The Dairy House

Mill Lane, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4PL

Guide Price

£1,350,000

Property Highlights

Four bedroom detached character home
Open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room
Orangery with vaulted, part-glazed ceiling
Two formal reception rooms with brick fireplaces
Dedicated utility room and separate cloakroom
Walled gardens with seating areas
Garage behind gated driveway parking
Located within the Wingrave conservation area

Property description

The property is a recently refurbished 19th-century converted dairy with flexible accommodation including an orangery, a walled garden and gated parking for up to six cars on a quiet lane in the Wingrave conservation area.

The period house is designed for modern life, featuring high specification refurbishment, while celebrating its architectural heritage. Set in a rural location, it balances country life with commuter access. The over 3,160 sq. ft. of accommodation over two floors has an open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room which accesses the nearly 28 ft. long orangery. This in turn leads to the utility room and bedroom four. Two separate reception rooms have exposed beams and brick fireplaces. A front hall with storage opens to an entrance hall with a flagstone floor with underfloor heating, accessing a cloakroom and stairs to the landing. The property’s flexible living arrangement includes a ground floor bedroom with a roof lantern and an adjoining four piece bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The first floor principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a four piece en suite bathroom with a roll-top bath and a separate shower. Bedrooms two and three share a family shower room.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room

Focal to the house is the open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room measuring over 27 ft. by 23 ft. With a country aesthetic, the kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of painted Shaker style cabinets, including a glazed display unit, all with solid oak worksurfaces and a ceramic sink. The kitchen/breakfast area has a flagstone floor and room for a six-seater table. A brick chimney breast overarches a range cooker with gas hobs. The dining area has wood flooring and space for soft seating round a brick fireplace. Overhead oak beams retain the building's historical integrity.

Reception Rooms

The dual aspect sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove; French doors open to the rear courtyard. The dining room is also dual aspect with an angled, exposed brick fireplace, a wood panelled wall and plantation shutters. The orangery has exposed brickwork, a quarry tiled floor and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. The ingress of natural light is maximised by sky light windows, French doors and windows facing onto the walled garden.

Outside

The split level, enclosed courtyard has brick retaining walls and flagstones with a climber-covered brick under tile gazebo, all designed for sheltered al fresco dining/entertaining. The gated, block paved front courtyard has a timber summer house which has an oak counter, built-in cupboards, power, internal and external lights, and broadband connection, and is used as a home office. The garden has established planting including mature shrubs and broadleaf trees.

Situation

The property is in the village of Wingrave which is known for its peaceful rural setting and community character. The local area offers scenic countryside walking trails directly from the doorstep, as well as convenient access to nearby historic market towns. Excellent local schooling choices, country pubs, and essential amenities are all within easy reach.

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