The Priory

The Priory
Chetwode, Buckinghamshire
The Priory
Chetwode, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LB
Approximate distances
• Tingewick 2 miles
• Buckingham 6 miles
• Bicester 7 miles (train services)
• M40 (J10) 9 miles
• Milton Keynes 15 miles
Idyllic Grade II Listed house of character in fabulous grounds
Reception hall • Drawing room • Sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Garden room
Library • Boot room • Utility room • Pantry • 2 cloakrooms • Interior courtyard garden • Cellar
Master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom • Guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom
2 further first floor bedrooms • Family bathroom • Study • 2nd floor with 3 further bedrooms
Bathroom • 2 store rooms • 2 attic rooms • Tank room
Double garage with tank room, 3 stores and WC • 1st floor annexe with living area/kitchen,
2 bedrooms and bathroom • 1st floor office comprising meeting room, 2 offices, kitchen area and
cloakroom
Superb mature gardens and grounds with lake • Greek Doric lakeside pavilion • Avenue • Obelisk
Extending in all to about 14.86 acres
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Situation
Chetwode is a delightful small hamlet surrounding The
Priory on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire borders. Tingewick is 2 miles away with a shop, two public houses
and a church. The local primary school is in Gawcott
whilst Buckingham and Bicester, which are only 6 or 7
miles distant, offer an excellent range of facilities, leisure
and sporting amenities. There are mainline train services
from Bicester to London Marylebone (from 49 minutes). The M40 motorway can be joined at junction 10 which is 9
miles away. Description
The Priory
The Priory is a handsome period property with a wealth
of period features which was built in 1833. There was a
building on the site well before this and a date plaque
on the eastern façade bears the date 1655. The house
was re-built with some of the existing materials in the 19th
century with stunning fireplaces and the fine mahogany
doors into the dining room being added. The Priory
is approached via a pair of wrought iron gates to a
gravel drive, with a further pair of wooden gates and
a pedestrian door also giving access to the drive. The
attractive façade features mullion windows, stone quoins
and moulded ironstone kneelers. From the front door the reception hall provides access
to the dining room. The drawing room and library are
found off the reception hall and enjoy a southerly aspect
with views towards the lake. The sitting room is well fitted
with attractive cupboards and offers views over the rear
gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room lies adjacent to
the reception hall and is well fitted with an Aga, built-in
Neff oven, hob and microwave, fully integrated fridge
and granite work surfaces. A utility room and pantry are
located adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room. The
garden room has doors opening onto the rear garden
with a terraced area. Both rooms overlook the eastern
gardens with the avenue and obelisk. A door and stairs leading down to the cellar are found
next to the garden room. A further hallway runs from
a secondary front door passing the flower room near
the back door. There is a unique inner courtyard area
between the boot room and inner hallway. From the
reception hall stairs also rise to the first floor, a secondary
stairway to the first floor can be found off the inner
hallway. The master bedroom suite is dual aspect and
of generous size. The guest bedroom offers an en-suite
bathroom, and two further bedrooms, a family bathroom
and study area can also be found on this floor. The
secondary staircase leads up to the second floor with 3
further bedrooms, bathroom, two stores and two attic
rooms. Annexe
Above the garage and part of the main house lies a two
bedroom annexe with living area/kitchen and bathroom. The annexe benefits from independent access and
wonderful views across the gardens and grounds
beyond. This would be ideal for a live-in nanny, as a
granny annexe or for guests. Office
The office is located next to the annexe being served by
the same staircase. It comprises two offices, a meeting
room, kitchen area and cloakroom. Outbuildings
Services
The double garage is attached to The Priory and there
is a tank room, several stores and a WC to the rear with
access onto the east lawn. Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is
to a private system on site. Central heating is provided
via an oil-fired boiler. The Aga in the kitchen is also oilfired. None of the services, fittings or appliances, heating
installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been
tested by the selling agents. Outside
The majority of the grounds lie behind the house to the
east. These comprise gardens with lawns, tree lined
avenue with obelisk, a terrace, attractive lake with
Greek Doric pavilion and ‘Chetwode Priory Folly’ – a
covered entertaining area with cupboards housing a sink
and fridge. The two paddocks lie beyond the gardens
with a wooded area at the far boundary. In all the
paddocks and gardens to the east extend to about 11
acres. To the west of The Priory across the road there
are further grounds comprising a ‘moated’ walled area
known as The Monks Garden, approached across a
Chinese bridge. These gardens and paddocks extend to approximately 3.3 acres. Tenure
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession
upon completion. It should be noted that the proposed
HS2 route runs about 330 metres to the west of The Priory.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, carpets,
light fittings, garden ornaments are excluded from the
sale.
Local Authority
Aylesbury Vale District Council, 66 High Street, Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SE. T: 01296 585858. F: 01296 247937. Current council tax band H.
Viewings
The property may be viewed strictly by appointment with
Fisher German LLP. T: 01295 271555 or 01844 212004.
E: [email protected].
Directions
From junction 9 of the M40 motorway follow the A41/4421 towards Newton Purcell.
Before reaching Newton Purcell turn right signposted to Chetwode and follow the road
as it bends to the left. On reaching Chetwode turn right, again signposted to Chetwode
(School End), and The Priory will be found on the left immediately after the church.
JRR/JSS/010515
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.
Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES753270). This Plan is published for the
convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from
any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
The Priory
Chetwode, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LB
Store
4.15 x 2.15
13'7" x 7'1"
Approximate Gross Internal Area
Main House = 8176 Sq Ft/759 Sq M
Garage/Stores & Tank Room = 905 Sq Ft/84 Sq M
Office = 725 Sq Ft/67 Sq M
Annexe = 768 Sq Ft/71 Sq M
Total = 10574 Sq Ft/981 Sq M
Quoted Area Excludes 'Internal Courtyards'
Garden Room
5.06 x 4.90
16'7" x 16'1"
Flower Room
3.43 x 2.40
11'3" x 7'10"
Sitting Room
6.61 x 4.18
21'8" x 13'9"
(Maximum)
Store
5.95 x 4.75
19'6" x 15'7"
(Maximum)
F/P
Courtyard
3.44 x 2.40
11'3" x 7'10"
Dining Room
7.27 x 4.94
23'10" x 16'2"
E
3.17 x 3.00
10'5" x 9'10"
F/P
Garage
6.67 x 5.47
21'11" x 17'11"
(Maximum)
Tank Room
4.88 x 2.81
16'0" x 9'3"
Drawing Room
7.51 x 5.64
24'8" x 18'6"
F/P
N
W
Reception Hall
7.30 x 4.75
23'11" x 15'7"
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
9.06 x 4.32
29'9" x 14'2"
Utility
S
F/P
Library
5.15 x 4.56
16'11" x 15'0"
Cellar
Ground Floor
Living Area
Meeting Room
4.23 x 2.75
13'11" x 9'0"
5.91 x 5.85
19'5" x 19'2"
(Maximum)
Bedroom 2
3.44 x 2.61
11'3" x 8'7"
A/C
Bedroom 2
4.95 x 4.39
16'3" x 14'5"
Kitchen
Void Over
Courtyard
Sky
Study
4.88 x 2.77
16'0" x 9'1"
Bedroom 1
6.23 x 5.15
20'5" x 16'11"
Store
3.85 x 3.48
12'8" x 11'5"
Store
3.48 x 3.32
11'5" x 10'11"
Bedroom 6
3.80 x 3.42
12'6" x 11'3"
Bedroom 7
3.42 x 3.36
11'3" x 11'0"
Attic Room 1
7.57 x 4.66
24'10" x 15'3"
Void
Tank
Office 1
4.90 x 4.05
16'1" x 13'3"
Office 2
4.06 x 3.28
13'4" x 10'9"
4.06 x 2.88
13'4" x 9'5"
A/C
A/C
Bedroom 1
3.85 x 3.48
12'8" x 11'5"
Bedroom 4
5.15 x 4.46
16'11" x 14'8"
Dressing Room
3.53 x 2.53
11'7" x 8'4"
Bedroom 3
4.46 x 3.48
14'8" x 11'5"
Bedroom 5
4.04 x 3.51
13'3" x 11'6"
Office
Annexe
First Floor
F/P
Attic Room 2
5.43 x 4.62
17'10" x 15'2"
Second Floor
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE
The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.
Denotes restricted head height
© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8225285/PHY
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and do not constitute or form any part of an offer or any contract. No person within Fisher German has any authority to make or give
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