Stone Court Cottage, Emberton, Buckinghamshire

Fine & Country Northampton

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STONE COURT COTTAGEWest Lane | Emberton | Buckinghamshire | MK46 5DA

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“Outside, we installed an irrigation system for the garden and, in 2002, we added the heated swimming pool with its adjoining Jacuzzi pool – it won ‘Pool of the Year’ for the company that constructed it.”

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A superbly presented five bedroom detached stone built property set in the heart of the highly desirable village of Emberton. The present owners have been in occupation for 30 years and during this time have carried out many improvements, all of which have been done to exacting standards with great detail given to the quality of fittings and furnishings throughout. Of particular note is the superb “heart of the house” kitchen/dining room, with modern contemporary cabinets incorporating granite work surfaces, a central island and numerous high specification integrated appliances. The property has been further enhanced with installation of a wired Bang and Olfsen entertainment system, which runs throughout the majority of the house providing 21st Century entertainment for all the family, together with air-conditioning, electrically operated blinds and Velux windows. The accommodation is both spacious and well laid out and provides excellent layout for modern living and entertainment, coupled with a comfortable family atmosphere. At the same time the property also offers versatility with bedrooms on both ground and first floors providing obvious options, if required, for use as annexe/ancillary accommodation.

Outside, to the front the property stands behind electric gates and provides parking and turning for numerous vehicles. To the rear the landscape gardens provides plenty of space for all the family with sun terraces ideal for al fresco dining together with manicured lawns. Also to the rear is the award winning heated swimming pool with electric safety cover and hot tub. There is also a gym, plant room, shower and summer house with bar.overview


Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance to the property is via a hardwood door into the

entrance hall, which has mahogany flooring, which runs through

many of the ground floor rooms and a hardwood balustrade

staircase rising to the first floor accommodation. There is a

contemporary styled two piece cloakroom.

The focal point of the sitting room is the reclaimed brick

inglenook fireplace with a central beam and a fitted log burner

set on a tiled hearth. There is a wired Bang and Olufsen

entertainment system, including ceiling mounted speakers,

which also runs throughout the majority of the property and

in addition a remote control five setting lighting system, air

conditioning, LED lighting and remote controlled blinds. Floor

mounted display cabinets with glazed doors and marble display

surface over is located on one side of the room and French

doors lead directly onto the sun terrace.

The stunning “heart of the house” open plan kitchen dining area

has limestone flooring with underfloor heating throughout. The

dining area has French doors leading out to the sun terrace and

opens into the superbly presented kitchen. There is a range of

contemporary floor and wall mounted cabinets, with granite

work surfaces incorporating an under slung sink and drainer

unit with waste disposal. There is a full range of integrated

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coffee machine and five ring hob with chrome extractor over.

In addition are Bosch fridge and freezers, dishwasher and Falcon

ice making machine and separate drinks cooler. A central island

unit, with granite work surfaces provides additional storage as

well as an additional oven, Miele five ring induction hob and

extractor. Doors lead from here to a useful and well equipped

utility room.

The light and airy drawing room has solid mahogany flooring,

features a reclaimed brick chimney breast with a fitted remote

controlled living flame gas effect fire with a beam over and a

wall mounted Bang and Olufsen TV with Darlic speaker and

surround sound system. Exposed stone work features to one

wall and there is a range of base display cabinets with marble

display surface over, inset ceiling spot lights, skirting with LED

lighting and air conditioning. There are two Velux windows

and two further windows to the front, all with remote

controlled blinds.

An inner hallway has further stairs rising to first floor. A door

leads to the spacious guest bedroom, which has a walk-in

wardrobe with shelving and automatic lighting and a range of

cabinets with marble shelving and incorporating a fitted fridge

and a Zip hot water tap. There is a Bang and Olufsen music

system with ceiling speakers and inset spot lighting, skirting

boards with LED lighting and air conditioning.


“Various phases of refurbishment have given the house a very high specification, which includes air-conditioning throughout, electrically operated blinds and

Velux windows, plus a music system and a

plasma TV in all rooms,” explains Clive. “All the

rooms have skirting with LED lights. The original

sitting room in the main house features an

inglenook fireplace, while the new sitting room

has an automatic gas fire set in a brick

built surround.”

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“The kitchen and its adjoining dining area, where French doors open to the garden, have under-floor heating and every modern convenience. The new sitting

room and hall have solid wood floors.”

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“We’ve made considerable changes and improvements to the house over the years,” continues Clive.“Early on we created a second sitting room

and a lobby between the house and the double garage, then converted the garage

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“The original four-bedroom house was just four years old when we bought it 32 years ago,” recalls Clive. “We liked its stone-built character and its situation in a nice village with a good pub, which was very well placed for access

to the M1, and to Milton Keynes and Bedford for shopping and rail links to London. Nearby Olney provides everyday amenities but

Emberton has a school for children up to seven years and has bus coverage to a wide range of state and private schools.”

The contemporary styled en suite includes a marble double

shower cubicle with glazed sliding doors, fitted units

incorporating wash hand basin and WC, under floor heating,

heated towel rail and inset spot lighting to the ceiling and

skirting boards with LED lighting.

The converted garage which could be reinstated back to

a garage or incorporated as separate accommodation, is

presently used as a fully functional kitchen with under floor

heating and a range of floor and wall mounted cabinets with

work surfaces incorporating a Becko hob and an integrated

washing machine and dryer. There is inset spot lighting and

speakers to the ceiling. Access to the loft space is via a loft

ladder and a door to the front.

Bedroom three is located above the guest bedroom, accessed

via stairs from inner hallway and has a built-in wardrobe and

dressing table with marble surface. There is an overhead display

beam, skirting boards with LED lighting, and two windows with

window seats to the front of the property. Within the room

there is a fitted power shower cubicle, WC and a glass wash

hand basin set on a glazed display shelf.

First Floor

On the landing are doors to remaining rooms, a walk-in airing

cupboard, access to the loft space, coving and inset spot

lighting to the ceiling.

The master bedroom suite is fitted with a range of wardrobes

with automatic lighting and further cabinets with marble

surface incorporating a Zip hot and cold water system. There

is a matching headboard with canopy, a Bang and Olufsen

music system, inset spotlights and skirting board LED lighting.

Dual aspect windows to the front and rear which have remote

controlled blinds.


The contemporary styled en suite bathroom has underfloor

heating and includes a freestanding cast bath, fitted units

incorporating WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted

wardrobes, together with family bathroom, which includes a

spa bath with Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment,

separate power shower cubicle, fitted unit incorporating WC

and his and her wash hand basins.

Outside

To the front the property stands behind a stone wall with

double electric wrought iron gates and security intercom. There

is extensive block paved parking and turning for numerous

vehicles with LED lighting. The garden is laid to lawn with shrub

and plant borders and a full water irrigation system.

The rear garden has been landscaped and designed to provide

numerous spaces for entertainment for the whole family,

whilst at the same time keeping maintenance to a minimum.

Immediately behind the property is a full width paved sun

terrace, with further covered terrace, ideal for al fresco dining,

incorporating lighting and heating lamps. The manicured lawns

have pop up sprinkler system and there are irrigated beds

to well planted and attractive borders. At the bottom of the

garden is the award winning swimming pool with heated spa

both of which have electrically operated safety covers, and a

fully insulated gym with radiator and air conditioning. Adjacent

to the gym is a storage unit, further fully tiled unit with a WC,

wash hand basin, separate fully tiled shower unit and adjacent

to that is the pump house for the swimming pool, which also

includes boilers providing heating for spa and heating to units.

There is a further sun terrace and a wooden summerhouse with

double doors incorporates a bar, sink, fridge and heating. The

garden has a full water system and various lighting throughout

and offers a high degree of seclusion and privacy.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 25.06.2015


The property occupies a central position within the heart of the village opposite the parish church. Emberton is a pretty village situated just south of the market town of Olney. Within the village is a parish Church and the Bell and Bear public house. It is perhaps most celebrated for Emberton Park - a lovely public space, ideal for family walks, fishing and sailing. The Clock Tower at the crossroads at the heart of the village is unique. It is said the name comes from the old English word meaning Eanbeorht’s Farm, but in the Domesday Book the village was called Ambretonn. Records of 1227 show it was called Emberdestone.

The nearby picturesque market town of Olney is within easy walking distance, where can be found an assortment of the shops and restaurants in the market square which forms the heart of this thriving town, with Milton Keynes and Northampton providing more extensive shopping and

leisure facilities.

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Olney also benefits from its own sporting facilities including active tennis, rugby and football clubs. Emberton has its own primary school and Olney also has infant and junior schools, together with a brand new secondary school campus. In addition there are dedicated coach services to the renowned Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford. The location also allows access to Swanbourne, Winchester House and Great Houghton prep schools and the public schools of Stowe, Rugby, Oundle, Uppingham and Oakham to name a few.

Emberton is in a central location in the country giving excellent access onto the motorway network from Junction 14 of the M1 motorway. Main line commuting services to London are available from Bedford to St Pancras and Milton Keynes to London Euston (fastest train 35 minutes). Air travel is available locally from Luton and Birmingham with Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted slightly further afield.

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Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01604 309030

Directions

From junction 14 of the M1 motorway proceed north on the A509. Turn left into

the village onto high street and at the crossroads turn left onto West Lane, where

the property stands on the right hand side opposite the church.

Services

Mains water, gas, drainage, electricity are connected. Mains Electricity, supplemented

by P.V cells. Heating is provided by gas fired boiler.

Local Authority

Milton Keynes.

Council tax band E

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendor’s sole agents Fine and Country on (01604) 309030.

Website Address

For more information visit the property’s unique website reference

www.fineandcountry.com/uk/50034525

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.0 am – 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm


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STONE COURT COTTAGECottage“Together with the tile-roofed gazebo, which has electric

heaters, the garden has been fabulous for entertaining family and friends; the outside LED lighting creates a lovely ambience in the evening.”



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