Church Farm

18 Church Lane, Loughton, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8AS

Asking Price

£1,750,000

Property Highlights

Detached former farmhouse
Six bedrooms; four bath/shower rooms (incl annexe)
Three reception rooms
Kitchen/dining room with underfloor heating
Basement/storage area
Modern one bedroom annexe
Wraparound gardens
Garage with EV charger, parking

Property description

A six bedroom period property, comprising a five bedroom detached 17th century former farmhouse and 18th century barn conversion and a separate one bedroom annexe, in a designated conservation area in Loughton.

This property, built around 1600, offers nearly 4,820 sq. ft. of accommodation over four floors, blending authentic features with modern living, following a rebuild and extension in 1998. Retained elements include exposed stonework and beamed ceilings and walls. The ground floor has oak flooring and an over 32 ft. long kitchen/dining room with limestone tiles and cherry wood units. The double height family room has exposed brickwork and beams. One of the three reception rooms, includes a log burner and a slate hearth; all have French doors to the established gardens. On the ground floor, an over 16 ft. by 15 ft. bedroom has fitted wardrobes, French doors, a pitched, ceiling, and a four piece en suite bathroom. The first floor has three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further double bedroom with an en suite shower room is on the second floor. The one bedroom annexe conversion, includes a bathroom, a sitting room, and a kitchenette.

Kitchen/Dining Room

The farmhouse style kitchen/dining room has a tiled floor with underfloor heating, and a range of custom made wall and base cabinetry with granite worksurfaces and bare brick splashbacks and a double sink and drainer, along with natural flagstone floors. There is space for a range style cooker with an extractor over, an American style fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a table and chairs to seat ten. A door leads into an inner lobby which has access to a utility room, a built-in coats cupboard housing the boiler, and reception room two which has French doors to the garden.

Annexe

The separate annexe has accommodation of approximately 481 sq.ft. and is located on the right hand side of the property, next to the garage and has approximately 481 sq. ft. of single level accommodation with a kitchenette area with space for dining, a three piece shower room, a bedroom and a sitting room.

Outside

There are three distinct areas to the garden. At the front, the garden has brick wall boundaries with gated access and a path to the front door. At the side there is a pathway to the annexe. There is also a terrace area accessed from the family room, with space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is on tiered levels, and is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees, and flower beds and borders. There is also a tiered patio area with space for garden furniture. There are fenced and brick boundaries and gated access to the rear.

Situation and Schooling

The property is located adjacent to the Linear Park which runs from Lodge Lake to the Teardrop Lakes on to Furzton Lake which is approximately 2 miles away and Woburn Golf Club which is approximately 8 miles away. For local shopping, the Milton Keynes Centre is approximately 2 miles away. The property falls within the Denbigh School catchment area.

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