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SUMMARY
An historic former Vicarage of magnificent proportions with a delightful walled garden and conveniently located for local amenities.


DESCRIPTION
In a group of very old core village buildings, earliest records indicate that a Vicarage stood on the site as early as the late 13th century, however it may be that just part of the foundations or cellar still exist, although more tangible records can trace the origins back to 1680. The property in its current form was substantially added to in the early 19th and 20th centuries. Sheahan's "History of Buckinghamshire" (1861) describes the house as follows: - "The Vicarage house, an interesting old building at the west side of the churchyard, has been altered at various times but there are parts co-eval with the building of the church. The front is modern but the back is gabled and quaint."

During the Second World War, The Old Vicarage acquired an association with a famous artist, Rex Whistler, who during his stay painted three charming pictures of the Vicarage, all of which are now on display in the County Museum.

The well maintained accommodation being over four stories, is not only ideal for a large family but it also offers the versatility for extended family or dependent relatives.

Accommodation 
The large reception hall sets the scene with many rooms offering a wonderful mix of characteristics from different eras, including fireplaces in all the reception rooms and most of the bedrooms. The main drawing room enjoys both southerly and westerly aspects, with casement doors opening out onto the garden and an impressive ceiling height, as does the formal dining room. There is a comfortable sitting room with a prominent deep bay window overlooking the garden. All the principal rooms are at the rear of the house with fine views of the garden, churchyard and open countryside beyond. The generous kitchen/breakfast room is well laid out and has an inglenook with a gas fired woodburner. There is an equally generous utility/laundry room, which can double as a second kitchen. The basement is extensive and divided into storage room, workshop, garden room and fuel store. There is good head height (with the exception of the fuel store, which is slightly lower). The basement has natural light and a door to the rear garden. There is a separate area for garden equipment beneath the dining room and accessed from the garden.
An elegant wide staircase leads up to a large landing and on up to the second floor. All the bedrooms on the first floor are of impressive proportions, with a large family bathroom and a second bathroom adjacent to the main bedroom, both of which have recently been refitted to a high standard. On the second floor there is a useful landing area leading to three further rooms, suitable for bedrooms or alternative usage.

Outside 
There is an in and out paved carriageway in front of the property, screened from the road by a brick wall, providing parking and garage space. The rear garden is a delight, with great care taken to maintain the approximate layout of sixty years ago, using the picture painted by Whistler as the guide. There is an expanse of formal lawn with a central circular bed, a brick paved path to one side leading to the bottom, bordered by a deep flower border and high brick and stone wall. There are two areas designed with seating in mind, giving a differing aspect of the garden. A pretty trellis sits just below the sitting and dining room windows. The garden overlooks the old village pump and Saxon well, with views to the Chilterns beyond. The rear garden is enclosed on both sides by an original brick and stone wall.

Location 
The Old Vicarage stands in the conservation area on the south side of the Aylesbury Road, adjacent to the late 13th century Church of St James and enjoying views across towards the Chiltern Hills. The village, which has Iron Age roots, together with evidence of Saxon and Roman settlements, now offers an interesting mix of period and modern housing, a choice of public houses, a combined junior school, a village hall and sports pavilion. Aylesbury offers recreational and shopping facilities, together with the main line rail service to London Marylebone.
Education
Buckinghamshire has been renowned for its schooling for many years. Bierton has its own CE Combined School for primary and junior schooling. The catchment area for secondary schooling is The Grange School in Turnfurlong Lane, Aylesbury, or alternatively for boys the Aylesbury Grammar or Sir Henry Floyd and Aylesbury High School or again Sir Henry Floyd for Girls. Further education can be found at Aylesbury College, which as been redeveloped in recent years.




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3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
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