A spectacular contemporary barn conversion providing exceptional accommodation with glorious rural views and the option of up to 23.5 acres.\r
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Originally converted from a concrete framed modern barn, this impressive family home offers space in abundance, is equipped to an exacting standard and future proofed with zoned underfloor heating powered by a NIBE 20Kw air source heat pump. \r
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The front door opens into an impressive vaulted reception hall which serves all the principal ground floor rooms. The phenomenal kitchen/dining/sitting room is again vaulted has fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. The Bower Willis-designed kitchen is fully equipped including a large central island and a full range of AEG integrated appliances. There is a staircase up to a first floor which has recently been converted and divided into a snug, large studio with adjoining study/library, office storeroom and cavernous eaves storage. \r
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The bedroom area of the barn has a large master suite with separate en suite bathroom and shower room. Three further bedrooms (one currently a dressing room), two bathrooms and a snug or fifth bedroom. \r
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OUTSIDE\r
The property is approached from the road with an electric five bar gate leading a gravel drive to the front of the barn. The property as a whole stands in about 1.5 acres with gardens that wrap around the barn and a huge paved terrace off the main living room at the rear. Planning permission has been granted for a triple bay carport with accommodation above. There is also permission for a further separate vehicular access to the land.\r
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From the main entrance the drive forks with a driveway leading to an adjacent new agricultural barn built in a similar style to the house with considerable scope for many uses.\r
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There is permanent pasture of about 22 acres surrounding the property which is available as a part of a package from £25,000 per acre.\r
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LOCATION\r
Oakley is a charming Buckinghamshire village, with a public house, a combined primary School, a church, local garage and a village shop which is shortly to open. The pretty market town of Thame has an excellent range of shops including Waitrose and Sainsbury, pubs, coffee shops and restaurants. The city of Oxford offers comprehensive shopping and cultural amenities. The M40 (Jct 8) is just a few minutes’ drive away and Haddenham & Thame Parkway has fast and frequent trains to London. The choice of schooling is excellent including the Bucks grammar schools, and a range of independent schools such as Ashford and Swanbourne. Oxford schools include The Dragon, Summer Fields, St. Edward's and Headington school.