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" One of Stony Stratford's larger Edwardian homes located on the sought after Calverton Road offering a perfect blend of period features alongside a stunning contemporary extension making for a fabulous family home. The property is one of the largest of its type that has been available in the town in recent years and over the years has had many improvements carried out by the current owner, not least of which is a stunning contemporary extension giving a double height reception room. The property has a well balanced blend of period features and modern living. The accommodation is set over two floors and comprises a large hallway, three reception rooms including the large sitting room, a kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory and cloakroom. It has five bedrooms, one of which is located on the ground floor with an en-suite shower room, and a further two bath/shower rooms. The property offers parking for several cars and unusually for this style of home, a double garage. To the rear are beautifully kept, landscaped gardens. This is a stunning family home the likes of which have not been available for sale in recent times. Early viewing is recommended.

Ground Floor A storm porch makes an inviting entrance and has an original pull-chord bell which is still operational. An impressive entrance hall extending to approximately 38 feet in length has the original mosaic tiled floor and an attractive dog-leg staircase leading to the first floor. A second door leads to the side of the property. There are three reception rooms as well as a fifth bedroom which could serve as a fourth reception room. The lounge to the front has a cast iron and tiled fireplace and a large bay window. It has original coving and picture rails. The dining room has a fireplace with cupboards built into the chimney breast recess and is open-plan to the family room. The family room is a large and stunning room of a contemporary design by David Grindley Architects. The room has a high vaulted ceiling, approximately 18'6 at the highest point, over which looks some of the bedroom windows above. It is a light room with strategically placed glazing taking advantage of sunlight at various times of day which include roof glazing and patio doors and side panels some 4.5 metres in width with lovely views over the garden. There is a small snug area and a wood fuel burner. The large kitchen/breakfast room is fitted in a range of free-standing kitchen units and there is a gas fired Aga. It has a ceramic tiled floor and a door to the rear garden and conservatory. The conservatory is of UPVC double glazed construction with a polycarbonate roof. Bedroom five (formally a reception room) is located on the ground floor and has an en-suite shower room with a suite comprising of a w.c., basin and shower cubicle. A separate cloakroom leads off the entrance hall. First Floor The property has a large landing area with doors leading to all rooms. The master bedroom is located to the front with a large bay window and cast iron fireplace and a doorway to the dressing room. Bedroom two has a cast iron fireplace and a window to the side aspect and a window looking down into the family room. Bedroom three has a fireplace recess and a cupboard built into the chimney breast recess and again, a window looking into the sitting room. The fourth bedroom to the rear of the house has varnished floorboards and a window enjoying views over the rear garden. The bathroom has a modern white suite comprising of a low level w.c., wash hand basin and a free-standing double ended bath and a shower room has a modern white suite comprising of a low level w.c., wash hand basin and a walk-in shower cubicle. It has a range of wardrobes spanning one wall. Outside To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway providing off-road parking for at least three cars and in turn leads to a double garage. The beautifully landscaped and kept rear garden extends to approaching 140 feet in length x 45 feet in width. The gardens have been landscaped by the current owners with beautiful lawns and wide, well stocked beds and borders. To the far end of the garden there is a well kept vegetable patch, an area of wild garden and a circular patio (a place to catch the last of the evening sun). The garden is enclosed by a combination of fencing and brick and stone walls. Double Garage & Parking The property has a brick built double garage with a pitched, tiled roof and two up and over doors. The roof space has been boarded and insulated to provide a useful storage area. Heating The property has gas to radiator central heating which also heats the hot water. In addition to this the family room has underfloor heating and a modern wood burning stove. There are several period fireplaces in reception rooms and bedrooms. Windows The original building has period sliding sash windows most of which have secondary double glazing. The extension has double glazed windows with wooden frames and the skylight windows with aluminium frames. Location - Stony Stratford An attractive and historic coaching town referred to as the Jewel of Milton Keynes. The town is set on the north/western corner of Milton Keynes and is bordered to most sides by attractive countryside and parkland with lovely riverside walks. The attractive and well used High Street has many historic and listed buildings and offers a diverse range of shops that should suit all your day to day needs. Disclaimer Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you please contact the office and we will be pleased to verify the information for you. Do so, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is unknown to us. Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price. Some items may be available subject to negotiation with the Vendor. "