Crofts End, Sherington, MK16

A DISTINCTIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE DETACHED PROPERTY, PEACEFULLY SET WITHIN GATED PRIVATE GROUNDS IN ONE OF THE AREA'S MOST HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGES. THIS STUNNING PROPERTY OCCUPIES HISTORIC GROUNDS IN THE REGION OF HALF AN ACRE, OF WHICH IN THE PAST, FORMED PART OF THE GARDENS AND MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE NEARBY RECTORY. THIS UNIQUE PROPERTY WITH ORIGINS IN THE 1960S HAS BEEN SKILLFULLY EXTENDED AND REDESIGNED OVER VARIOUS PERIODS, HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY SIR EDWIN LUTYENS' STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE. ATTENTION TO DETAIL WITH SOME STRIKING FEATURES, THE WELL-PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION OF 3,866 SQUARE FEET IN TOTAL, PROVIDES FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS, A LARGE KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM, FIVE BEDROOMS, THREE WITH EN SUITE BATHROOMS, A FURTHER HOUSE BATHROOM, AND A DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE WITH ATTIC ROOM ABOVE. BENEFITS INCLUDE ALL MAIN SERVICES, GAS RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING.



Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

ENTRANCE PORCH
A canopy-style porch with vaulted ceiling and flagstone floor. The main leaded light glazed entrance door is complemented by leaded light glazed panels on either side. This provides access to the reception hall.


RECEPTION HALL
A welcoming reception hall features a galleried landing above and has a granite flagstone floor. Understairs storage cupboard. A built-in storage cupboard with shelving. Radiator cabinet.


INNER HALLWAY
Accessed off the main reception hall. Cloak area with hat and coat pegs. Hardwood block floor.


GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/WC
Contemporary white sanitary ware, comprising low flush WC, vanity basin with monobloc mixer tap and storage below. Tiled splash areas. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling light. Built-in utilities cupboard with plumbing and shelving. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.


STUDY
12'7 minimum not measured into door recess x 9'5

Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Radiator. Hardwood block floor.


DRAWING ROOM
22' maximum into the bay x 18'7

A dual aspect room with full height bay window to the front elevation and full height windows incorporating a pair of French doors to the rear elevation. Both aspects providing garden views. Attractive ceiling coving and cornicing, a magnificent Art Deco style fireplace provides the main focal point, this incorporates a multi-fuel stove set on a limestone tiled hearth. Large radiator cabinet. Herringbone style hardwood block floor.


LOUNGE
26' x 14'1 maximum measured into the front bay

A full height glazed bay incorporating a central French door provides access and views towards the front gardens. A contemporary style fireplace with timber surround and tiled hearth provides the main focal point. Radiator cabinet. Herringbone style mahogany wood block floor.


DINING ROOM
19'1 x 10'11

A triple garden aspect room with window to the front elevation, full height glazed windows to the rear elevation and full height glazed windows incorporating a pair of French doors to the side elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Herringbone style hardwood block floor.


KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM
33' x 18' maximum

KITCHEN AREA
Window and glazed door to the rear elevation and a further window to the side elevation, all providing a garden aspect. The contemporary kitchen features a large central island which has a handmade Chinese quartz work surface. There are units to low and high levels, with granite-effect work surfaces and upstands. Under counter stainless steel sink bowl with monobloc mixer tap. Integrated appliances comprise a dishwasher, 'Neff' double oven and induction hob with granite-effect splash back, an 'AEG' extractor canopy above. 'AEG' full height refrigerator and freezer. Egyptian limestone floor.


FAMILY ROOM AREA
Open plan to the kitchen, with a continuation of the Egyptian limestone floor. Window and a pair of French doors to the rear garden elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Two radiators.


STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING
The staircase rises from the main reception hall to a wonderful first floor galleried landing, of which incorporates exquisite design features mimicking similar features to the exterior of the property. Window to the front elevation, providing elevated garden views. Radiator cabinet. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE


BEDROOM
19'1 x 15'9

A dual aspect room with two dormer windows to each of the front and rear elevations. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator cabinet. Extensive range of built-in wardrobes/storage cupboards. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


DRESSING ROOM
10'5 x 4'9

Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


EN SUITE BATHROOM TO PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
Vaulted ceiling with Velux window. White contemporary sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC, twin vanity bowls with monobloc mixer taps, set on a granite-style work surface with storage below. Vanity mirrors. Freestanding bath with stand tap shower attachment, pop up waste and central mixer. Large, glazed shower enclosure with monsoon-style shower and handset attachment. Slate-effect tiled splash areas. Heated towel rail incorporating a radiator. Vinyl tiled floor.

GUEST SUITE BEDROOM TWO


ENTRANCE/DRESSING AREA
Triple wardrobe/storage cupboard. Recessed ceiling lights. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


BEDROOM AREA
18'5 x 10'10

Dual aspect room with dormer windows to both front and rear elevations. Access to loft space. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator cabinet. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


EN SUITE BATHROOM TO BEDROOM TWO
Dormer window to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. White low flush WC, vanity basin with monobloc mixer tap set in a wood-effect work surface with storage below. Shower bath with glazed shower screen, central mixer tap, pop up waste and handset shower attachment. Tiled splash areas. Extractor fan. Vinyl tiled floor.


BEDROOM THREE
11'11 x 11'5

Window to the rear elevation. Two built-in double wardrobes. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator cabinet. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish. Access to en suite bathroom.


EN SUITE BATHROOM TO BEDROOM THREE
White flush WC, vanity basin with monobloc mixer tap set in a granite-style work surface with storage below. Shower bath with glazed shower screen, pop up waste and handset shower attachment. Extractor fan. Radiator. Vinyl tiled floor.


BEDROOM FOUR
13' x 10'

Dormer window to the front elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Triple built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard. Radiator cabinet. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


BEDROOM FIVE
11'5 x 10'8

Dormer window to the front elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Built-in double wardrobe/storage cupboard. Radiator cabinet. Natural pine boarded floor with a limed finish.


HOUSE BATHROOM
Dormer window to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Radiator. White low flush WC, vanity basin with monobloc mixer tap set in a granite-style work surface with storage below. Shower bath with glazed shower screen, mixer tap, pop up waste and handset shower attachment. Radiator. Vinyl tiled floor.

OUTSIDE


DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE
The property is approached from the highway via a recessed gravel drive of which provides vehicular access via a gated entranceway to a long tree-lined gravel drive that opens out in front of the garage.


DETACHED DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE
19'2 x 19'1

Constructed with exquisite detailing, comprising a pair of timber casement doors to the front, window and glazed personal door to the side of the garage.


ATTIC ROOM
19'1 x 17'

Accessed via a retractable ladder from within the garage. This useful space could be used for many purposes.


GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Upon entering the private gated driveway, there is a Japanese-style gatehouse of which neatly disguises its use as a garden utensil and refuse store. Tall beech hedging lines the driveway and provides privacy. The garden is of approximately half an acre, having in the past been part of the grounds and main entrance to the adjacent Rectory. The property enjoys generous grounds to the front, comprising a large manicured lawn, bordered by topiaried hornbeam trees. This south facing lawn extends to some stone steps rising beneath a timber pergola and providing access to an attractive parterre garden area, including a mature willow tree. There is an Arts and Crafts style timber garden shed with leaded glazed windows under a red clay tiled roof.


REAR GARDEN
The part walled rear garden backing onto the Old Rectory is laid mainly to lawn. A wonderful feature is the Japanese cloud-style bay tree and there are several fruit trees including various apple, pear and plum. External water tap. A paved terrace extends from the rear to the side of the property, here there is a high walled courtyard sheltered garden area set beneath a timbered pergola with established climbing roses, honeysuckle and clematis. A gate provides access to the front of the house and a further gate provides access to a discreet storage enclosure with timber shed.