Location

Situated about 12 miles east of the city of Oxford, the historic market town of Thame has a thriving community with independent restaurants, shops, pubs, sports clubs and supermarkets.   The Phoenix Trail is ideal for cyclists and walkers with pathways through the Chilterns area of outstanding natural beauty.

There is a wide choice both state and independent schools in the areas including state primary and Lord Williams secondary school in Thame, Ashfold Preparatory School and the highly regarded independent schools of Oxford.

With convenient access to the M40, Thame is well connected for access to London, Birmingham and the Midlands. Haddenham & Thame Parkway mainline station also provides a regular service to London Marylebone station from 39 minutes. The Oxfordshire Golf Club and Spa is 2.5 miles away and there is a wide choice of restaurants and pubs in the area including The Plough in Great Haseley and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons at Great Milton and the Crazy Bear in Stadhampton.

Description

Situated in a most desirable position with gardens overlooking private estate land to the rear, yet just half a mile from the town centre, this substantial detached home was built in 2007 as part of a private development. More recently the property has been transformed with impressive extensions and an extensive refurbishment programme. Sympathetic design incorporates modern technology and landscaping creating a superb inside/outside living space.

Reception hall opens to the sitting room with open fire and built in units. The open plan kitchen dining room with bi-fold doors opening to wide terraces is the hub of the home. With underfloor heating, electric Aga, two walk-in larders, and work island, there is ample space to sit and dine with an additional snug corner. There are steps down to a wine room/gym room (depending on needs) and a utility room gives side access to the garden. Also on the ground floor are a WC and useful study.

The principal bedroom has floor to ceiling windows maximising views over the garden. With ample fitted wardrobe space there is a marble ensuite with shower and bath. Also on the first floor are three further bedrooms, one with ensuite and a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a fifth guest bedroom also with ensuite shower room.

There is a detached studio with underfloor heating, sink, shower and WC, ideal for working from home, artist studio, gym or games room depending on needs. It could also be reconverted back to a double garage if required.

To the front of the property there is ample private parking. Gardens to the rear are landscaped with wide terraces and lawns leading down to a small brook. There is a hot tub, irrigation, lighting, Wi-Fi enabled sound system and a timber garden store

Agents notes: A management company manages communal areas, £458.76 per annum.

Directions

From London and the south leave the M40 at J7, turn right on the A329 to Thame. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit on the London Road into Thame town centre. After a high brick wall on the left, turn left into Michaelis Road and then right on to Old Union Way.   The property the last one at the end of the driveway.

From Oxford and the north leave the M40/A40 at J8a. Follow signs to Thame on the A418 proceeding through Tiddington and at the roundabout take the second n the London Road into Thame town centre and follow directions as above.

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Distances and times approximate
Thame 0.5 miles, Oxford 12 miles , Aylesbury 11 miles, M40 south (J7) 4 miles, M40 north (J8A) 6 miles, Haddenham & Thame Parkway 3 miles, (London Marylebone from 39 minutes), London 50 miles, Heathrow 39 miles