luxury houses with reception room for sale Brackley, United Kingdom

Bruin House is a picture-perfect stone built, Grade II listed, 18th century, part thatched, cottage and former post office dating from the early 1700's and located in sought after Potterspury village. This beautiful, deceptively spacious, period family home has been much loved and improved over the years and retains many superb original features throughout. The house is steeped with charm and character yet very comfortable with modern comforts and deceptively spacious rooms ideal for entertaining, it has also been recently professionally re-thatched. The charm of this beautiful home literally starts at the oak front door, on entering you are greeted by a wide and inviting central hallway with a stone flagged floor, beams and an oak staircase, there is also a handy guest cloakroom. On the left is the first of two impressive reception rooms, this bright dining room is a lovely size for family entertaining, it has a window to the front overlooking the terrace and garden, a polished wood floor and a period style fireplace. Tucked away in the corner of the room is a utility room. From the dining room a door leads through to the main reception room which has a box bay window to the front again overlooking the terrace and garden, an ornate marble fireplace with bespoke fitted bookcases and cupboards on either side and a polished wood floor. On the right of the hallway and to the front of the house is a spacious study. The heart of this home has to the superb open plan kitchen/family/breakfast room which has a wonderful traditional country feel with a range of bespoke units with solid oak work surfaces, a central island and plenty of space for a family breakfast table. This superb room has masses of period features with original beams, a terracotta tiled floor and an impressive original inglenook fireplace that now houses an Aga plus also a separate electric Aga, there is a further fireplace at the dining end of the room. Adjacent is a separate prep kitchen with plenty of extra cupboards and storage and with access to the front garden. On the first floor is a spectacular landing with exposed beams, exposed brick wall, linen cupboard and a second staircase leading down to the family kitchen. The main bedroom suite is on the left and at the far end of the house, it is a really good size with window to the front and feature corner fireplace, there is a dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite shower room with under floor heating. There are a further two double bedrooms at this end, one overlooks the front garden and the second is a lovely bright guest room. On the right of the central landing and in the older part of the house are are a further two double bedrooms, these rooms have masses of period features and character. The larger double bedroom has a superb period fireplace, oak floorboards and windows to the front with a window seat and to the rear, there is also an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom is another good size double with window to the rear overlooking the garden The main family bathroom has a corner bath and a shower cubicle. Outside the property, double gates open onto a vast gravelled driveway with parking for at least 10 vehicles, the garden is walled with rambling roses, wisteria and flowering shrubs, there is a large paved sun terrace ideal for outside dining and south west facing so catches the sun all day. Attached to the main house is a former stone barn with full height double doors, it has a mezzanine floor above offering substantial storage. There is a further oak framed three car space carport with a garden storage room. To the rear of the house and driveway is a delightful walled garden, completely private and again another sun trap, it has a large lawn with mature fruit trees, there is an oak framed home studio/garden room with two sets of glazed doors, this would make a perfect home office/gym or hobbies room. Pottersbury is quietly located just off the A5 within easy reach of Milton Keynes, Towcester and Stony Stratford. It has a thriving village shop/post office, two public houses and a sports and social club. The ‘outstanding’ highly rated John Hellins primary school is in the village. Secondary education is available in nearby Deanshanger. The A5 offers easy access to Milton Keynes and train station with direct trains to London Euston taking just 30 minutes. There is good access to the M1 motorway at junction 15a and also to the M40. Sporting activities in the area include golf at Whittlebury Hall and of course motor racing at the world famous Silverstone race circuit! Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: F | EPC ordered Services, Utilities and Property Information Tenure – Freehold Council tax band: F Grade II Listed - The property is Grade II listed, denoting a building of particular architectural or historic interest, and alterations may require Listed Building Consent. Property Construction – Local stone, part thatched, part slate Electricity Supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains Drainage & Sewerage – Mains Heating – Gas Central Heating Broadband - FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage – Some 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking - Garage for: 2 cars. Driveway for at least 10 cars

A substantial early 18th Century Mill House with delightful riverside gardens and standing in about 23.74 acres predominantly catering for the equestrian enthusiast. Arranged around the property are various paddocks, American and additional stables, an all weather manege and horse walker. The Mill House is a grand detached building, listed Grade II as being of architectural and historic interest. Unusually for a property standing in grounds of this significance, It is but a very short stroll to the town centre. Mill House Accommodation - Standing proudly beyond the gated entrance and gravel driveway this impressive red brick Mill House stands under a clay tile roof. Dating circa the early 18th Century this fine home seamlessly combines the delightfully light and spacious reception rooms with generously proportioned bedroom accommodation on the first floor. The principal reception room is the drawing room which has large sash windows to the front enjoying vistas over the gardens towards the mill race. The drawing room has intricate cornice work around the ceiling with an ornate central rose. An open fireplace within a carved wooden surround stands over a tiled hearth. The dining room is extremely atmospheric with dark wood panelling to the walls and can cater for several guests. Nearby is a good size study looking to the front of the property. The kitchen, fitted with shaker style units neatly combines with a breakfast room comfortably arranged for less formal dining. The kitchen has shaker style units, a stainless steel Range style cooker and additional integrated appliances. The breakfast room has built in banquette seating and leads off to additional reception accommodation in the east wing where there is a snug and office area. Further, there is a boot room to locate white goods and access the garden. Two striking features of the property are the Orangery and heated indoor pool area. The Orangery provides a stunning entertaining space, has a glass ceiling over panoramic windows which are bedecked with blinds. French doors give direct access to the garden. Alongside is the heated indoor pool with its conservatory style roof and triple aspects. Door off to a convenient shower room which is located adjacent. The swimming pool has a solid floor cover which creates an entertaining area over the pool. On the first floor there are six immaculately maintained double bedrooms, one of which adjoins the Master bedroom, one of which is currently used as a dressing room. The principal bedroom has an extensive range of built in wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom. Three of the other bedrooms are en suite on the first floor. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom. Mill House Grounds - The gardens and grounds provide a mature and tranquil setting with manicured lawns dotted with mature specimen trees running down to the mill race. There are further lawns around the property with many example of herbaceous and flowering borders. Paved terraces accommodate al fresco dining whilst a gazebo shelter gives the opportunity to shelter and relax within the beautiful surroundings. Equestrian pursuits are well served with 8 level post and rail fenced paddocks each with a water supply. Various buildings serve the interests of the livery with a modern open barn with four loose boxes, wash box, tack and rug room in addition to a grooms kitchen. A second stables houses 4 loose boxes in addition to a machinery/hay store. A storage barn offers garaging for horse boxes and machinery. Additional features within the grounds are a horse walker and all weather manege. Location - The popular Buckinghamshire town of Newport Pagnell lies in a convenient and well connected position immediately north of Milton Keynes and with easy access to local transport connections. The town provides a wealth of everyday amenities, including shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities while also being within minutes of open Buckinghamshire countryside. The town also provides a choice of primary schooling and state secondary schooling. Private schooling is available at nearby Broughton and The Webber independent school. Greater shopping opportunities are available within Milton Keynes undercover retail centre where in addition to all major shopping outlets there are bars, restaurants. theatres and leisure activities. Milton Keynes central station serves London and The North with the fast train to London Euston only taking around 30 minutes. Mi motorway access is available at Junction 14 only some 2 miles distant. Disclaimer` - Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to verify the information for you. Do so, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is unknown to us. Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price. Some items may be available subject to negotiation with the Vendor. Notice To Purchasers - Note for Purchasers In order that we meet legal obligations, should a purchaser have an offer accepted on any property marketed by us they will be required to undertake a digital identification check. We use a specialist third party service to do this. 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The Manse - Property walk through The main entrance door opens into a small porch with Victorian tiling. A further door opens into a spacious reception room. In part the Victorian tiling extends into this room and there is an impressive brick fireplace. A stone staircase descends from this room to the cellar which has restricted headroom. The sitting room is located adjacent to the reception room and again has an open fireplace with a side alcove which is shelved. The flooring in this room is in natural wood. The dining room has exposed stonework to one wall with partial glazing and brick definitions. A small pane glazed door opens to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room and family room combine to create an excellent entertainment space, an original Range fireplace has been retained to provide an interesting feature. A woodburning stove is located in the area designated as the family room. A utility room and cloakroom are located alongside. Internal and external access is available to an adjacent storage barn. A staircase rises to the first floor from the reception room leading to a landing area which accesses the spacious master bedroom with its large en suite bathroom. From this landing there is access to two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further staircase rises to the attic where there are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The Annex titled 24 West Street, Olney The annex accommodation is located in a detached two storey building at the bottom of the garden with access from West Street in Olney. On the ground floor there is a small entrance porch with access to a sitting room. Also on the ground floor is a kitchen/dining room and a double bedroom with a fully tiled en suite shower room. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Parking is available to the front of the property. Gardens and Parking-The Manse & Annex A large, walled and westerly facing garden stands between the two properties. The garden is of a considerable size, mainly laid to lawn with various mature trees and three recently planted silver birch. Immediately to the rear of The Manse is a courtyard of brick paviours providing patio and seating areas. An outbuilding attached to the main house houses the central heating boiler and serves as a wood store. Immediately to the rear of the Annex is a decking area providing an external seating area. Gravel based parking for several vehicles is available just of the West Street entrance with a large outbuilding offering scope for use as garaging if required. Location Location Olney as a location provides excellent schooling opportunities with all age ranges of education available within the town. Private schooling is available in Bedford, Wellingborough and Milton Keynes. Main Line rail to London and The North is close by in either Milton Keynes Central (London Euston 25 mins) and Bedford for London St. Pancras and of course the M1 has motorway access at Junction 14 some 10 minutes away. Disclaimer Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to verify the information for you. Do so, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is unknown to us. Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price. Some items may be available subject to negotiation with the Vendor. Notice to purchasers In order that we meet legal obligations, should a purchaser have an offer accepted on any property marketed by us they will be required to undertake a digital identification check. We use a specialist third party service to do this. There will be a non refundable charge of £18 (£15+VAT) per person, per purchase, for this service.