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"Two barns, one converted and the other with outline planning to convert, providing the potential to create one fabulous five bedroom house or add a wonderful annex to the existing property. Charming location next to the church off its own driveway, complete with large walled garden. Unrepeatable.

About once every couple of years we find an opportunity this exciting! The existing house is lovely as is the garden, but the barn adds an entirely new dimension. Bucknell is a lovely village of less than three hundred people, set in what feels like nowhere but is actually less than three miles from Bicester. The main amenity in the village is a rather swish gastro pub, The 17th Century Trigger Pond, but in addition there is a charming church and also a village hall running bingo and film nights that are always popular. There is a children's playing field, with climbing frames ext. It's a lovely place to live, a good retreat from the main run of commuting but still close to it all. The long driveway is gravelled and gated, leading down to a parking area. The glazed door leads into a lovely hall which feels calm and peaceful. This door and almost all the wood you see in the house is oak, showing just how much thought has gone into this building. The garage off to the left is unusual in that the walls are still exposed stone, keeping all the character, and the window to the rear keeps it light. Ahead the large shower room is stylish with a wide pan and large tiles, in addition to which space has been created for washing machines etc alongside generous storage. Down the hall further cupboards provide extra storage space and beyond them the first of two receptions opens out bright and warm. The vaulted ceiling is painted and also contains a roof light. This plus the extensive glazing adds up to a delicious room, and there's also a wood burning stove. Stairs to the side rise to the main bedroom suite, of which more later. Ahead the corridor leads through a lobby into the kitchen. This is fitted to three sides in very good quality with an extensive range of units, and two windows overlook the garden. On the left the second reception space is also large at 22 feet in length, but also surprisingly welcoming and cozy - again with a wood burner. This room also contains a second set of stairs to two further bedrooms. The Garden House is something special. From the driveway that's almost hidden, to the current house with exquisite details, to the magical walled garden, there's a real feeling of something unique and unrepeatable here! The main house contains three lovely bedrooms (one with both a balcony and an en-suite), two bright and spacious living rooms, and a modern kitchen - ample in themselves - but when you look at combining or addending this with the barn the end result is a rare find. The thought that has gone into the fitting of the main house is considerable. Light switches and electrical sockets aren't just white, they're bespoke with oak faceplates. Doors and surrounds are oak too. Continue this theme in converting the barn and the effect will be extraordinary. You cannot fail but warm to the plot and the location too, we think it is delightful but come and see for yourself... The master suite is delightful. Being served by its own stairs it feels immensely private. The internal corridor is flanked with a range of eaves wardrobes, and then the space widens out into a lovely bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and balcony suspended over the garden. Adjacent is a stylish en-suite, unusually featuring a bath, and two roof light windows ensure wonderful light. On the other end of the house the two further bedrooms are equally attractive. Both are double rooms with vaulted ceilings and wardrobes, exuding great character. Between them the landing, unusually, also features a dormer window looking out across the front of the house and the owner has put a chair here to enjoy the view. Serving both rooms is a delightful bathroom. A Heritage-style suite with Art-Deco mirror and lights is so charming and in keeping with the overall style, but it's also practical. The barn needs further explanation. Around 3 feet separates it from the main house, with a gate between the two set into a connecting boundary wall. It's a stone building of some size with outline planning in place to create a large two-storey, two bedroom annex. Currently it still features the cobbled floor with gutter associated with its original farming use, probably as a cow shed. However it does include power and light plus a mezzanine, so in the unlikely event it is not converted it provides excellent and practical storage. New room Directions 3 miles Bicester, 15 to Oxford
Wonderful local pub
Great amenities nearby
Lovely village location
Fast broadband
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