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"Overview

This incredible modernist eco home in rural Buckinghamshire is perfect for a growing family or young professionals. Designed by internationally award winning architect, Jason King, the property was commissioned by the current owners, leading to an extremely high build quality with features to suit modern living. A multitude of eco friendly features were incorporated into the build meaning running costs are far lower compared to other properties of its size.

The property is situated on half an acre of garden with a croquet lawn and wildflower meadow, and is surrounded by peaceful Buckinghamshire countryside with the occasional bleating of sheep in the distance. As well as being in the catchment area for The Royal Latin and Aylesbury Grammar Schools, the house is also close to transport links such as the M1 and Milton Keynes station, also with the Cambridge Oxford Line due to open shortly you will be just 5 minutes from the Winslow station, as well as the closest shop.

Immediately, as you enter the property, you will notice the amount of natural light shining through the triple glazed floor to ceiling windows and spilling into the open planned living space with high ceilings and exposed beams. The house is arranged over two floors offering just over 3,800 square feet of living space. You are greeted with a large 14 person dining room adjoining a large kitchen with in built appliances two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer , and also a 3 step down living room with 3D cinema projector and integrated Bose surround sound system. The main living room also offers a stunning fireplace and huge floor to ceiling windows overlooking the grounds. The rear elevation is south facing meaning you will enjoy sunlight throughout the entire day, with the garden designed to make the most of the sun as it moves across the sky.

The first floor boasts three king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and three further bedrooms 2x king, 1x single which share a family guest bathroom, two further rooms downstairs have also been used as bedrooms, offices, or playrooms in the past. The principal bedroom has access to a south facing wraparound balcony, and walk in wardrobe with the en suite including a bespoke corner bath, his & hers sinks and walk in rain room shower, along with separate toilet, bidet, and hand washing basin.

The current owners have run a very successful 5* Bed & Breakfast and hosted multiple events. It quickly moved up the ranks to become one of the highest rated large group properties on AirBnB. The property has welcomed guests from all over the country, including reality TV stars, Film and TV Actors, Rappers, YouTubers etc. And is the perfect property for people who like to host, whether it s the occasional birthday party for the kids, or an anniversary party in the garden.

Accommodation

5x Upstairs Bedrooms
1x Single Room
2x Family room bedroom games room office
3x En suites
Full Family Bathroom
Downstairs WC
Large storeroom
2 storey wintergarden
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Utility room
Boot room
Plant room
Integral car shelter
Integral bike shed
Large potting shed
Woodshed garden store
Log store

Garden

Croquet lawn
Sunset arbor
Climbing frame area
Pergola
Patio
Fountain
Mature oak, ash, birch trees
Fruit trees apple, pear, cherry
Wild flower meadow with mown paths
Strategically placed flower beds with shrubs and trees

Construction

Piled foundation with insulated structural screed floor
Masonry for rigidity thermal blocks, thin joint
Deep joists in first floor to remove bounce
Inter floor sound insulation and resilient bars
Triple glazed argon filled windows to avoid cold spots and minimise heating requirement
Shallow pitch roof to collect rainwater
Single ply synthetic rubber roof membrane
No external gutters or downpipes
High ceilings and feature landing with large roof light and fully glazed end walls
Solid hardwood ash door frames and skirtings
Slate flooring to kitchen, hall, lobbies, WC and cloakroom

Comfort

High mass for temperature stability
Multi zone heating controls with trench heaters
Central vacuum system
Screen wall for TV video
Wiring for projector and surround sound speakers
Satellite receiver with distribution to all main rooms
On demand hot water circulation
No one has ever smoked in the house

Sustainability more description provided if required.

External insulation to enclose masonry inside the thermal envelope
Biomass furnace supplemented by air source heat pump
LED and fluorescent lighting throughout
Rainwater harvesting with separate drinking water distribution
Solar thermal collectors to supplement heating
Solar photovoltaics with Immersun

Security

Internal Wired intruder alarms
External 4 security cameras
Electric gates
Council tax band G"