Written by Megan Wright | 6th September 2023
As the school bells announce the beginning of another academic year, parents across the country are reminded of the benefits of living near good schools. Across our region we’re fortunate to have some of the best schools in the country, including sought after grammar schools. Here’s a selection of some of our properties for sale, all located in the catchment area for outstanding schools.
Dating back to the 1500s, this five bedroom property has a rich history, having served as a public house, shop, and bakehouse. It boasts character features including exposed beams, quarry flooring, and inglenook fireplaces, and with three reception rooms and a conservatory, there's plenty of space for family living.
Nearest Outstanding School: Gravenhurst Academy: Primary School, 0.06 miles.
Offering versatile living space with a mix of contemporary and period features, Tedham House has five bedrooms plus an L-shaped sitting room, a dining room (currently used as a bedroom), and a modern open-plan kitchen, breakfast, and family room.
Nearest Outstanding School: Broughton Manor Preparatory School (independent primary school), 5 miles and Middleton Primary School (rated top 1%) 6 miles.
Offering over 3,230 sq. ft. of character-filled accommodation, this property features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and five reception rooms. There is a bespoke kitchen and eco features including an air source heat pump and LED lights.
Nearest Outstanding School: Swanbourne House School (independent prep school age 3-13 years). High Ash Church of England Primary School (Top 22%) is 7 miles away.
This ten bedroom family home offers almost 7000 sq. ft. of living space over three floors. There is also a triple aspect sitting room, dining room, and a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room. An indoor swimming pool completes the picture.
Nearest Outstanding School: Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery, 6 miles.
Individually designed and built in 2003, this property offers over 3,137 sq. ft. of living space which includes a triple aspect sitting room, dining room, open-plan kitchen/breakfast room and five bedrooms.
Nearest Outstanding School: Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School, 3 miles.
Basshill Farmhouse, Whaddon Road, Nash, Milton Keynes
This early 19th century five-bedroom former farmhouse sits in 2 acres of wraparound gardens and is just 7 miles from the Royal Latin Grammar School in Buckingham, a co-educational grammar school with a Royal Charter.
Nestled in a tranquil rural setting, this property boasts almost 5,000 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation. The open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with a family room is a definite highlight, along with five double bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms. The property sits in around 0.54 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with open countryside views.
Nearest Outstanding School: Buckingham Primary School, 2.56 miles.
The Hermitage, Main Street, Padbury, Buckingham
A Grade II listed Queen Anne former vicarage with converted stable block set in around 0.26 acres in the sought after village of Padbury.
Nearest outstanding school: The Royal Latin School in Buckingham is just 3 miles away.
This property boasts 2,545 sq. ft. of flexible living space with five reception rooms, a kitchen, utility room, and cloakroom. The spacious garden provides beautiful views across open farmland.
Nearest Outstanding School: Pulford CofE VA Lower School (Primary School 2-9), 5.39 miles.
Manor Farm House, Main Street, Chackmore
This three storey property is a bit of a fixer upper, but that is made easier with potential savings on school fees - the house is just 5 miles away from the co-educational Royal Latin grammar school.
Moor House, Lower Road, Hardwick, Aylesbury
This Victorian five bedroom house is set in landscaped gardens, comes with a detached annexe and is just 5 miles from Aylesbury Grammar.
This four bedroom property features an open-plan kitchen/dining room, utility room, sitting room and cloakroom. The converted loft is currently used as an office.
Nearest Outstanding School: Farthinghoe Primary School, 4 miles.
Converted in 1989 by the current vendors, this characterful rural property has exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and latch and brace doors and comes with a 1.5 acre paddock and stable block.
Nearest Outstanding School: John Hellins Primary School, 1 mile.
If proximity to good schooling is a key factor in your property choice then we’d love to talk to you about these, or any of our other homes for sale. Please call us now and we would be delighted to help get you and your family moving.
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