Pygle House

Aylesbury Road, Askett, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9LY

Guide Price

£935,000

Property Highlights

A refurbished Victorian detached house
Four double bedrooms, an en suite shower room and family bathroom
Three reception rooms with working fire places
Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom
A blend of character features and modern amenities
Front and rear gardens
Driveway, garage and connected store
Askett village, 1.1 miles from Princes Risborough High Street

Property description

An extended, late Victorian four bedroom detached house, set in 0.3 acres with formal gardens, a garage and driveway.

The property dates from 1896 and has been the subject of extended modifications and improvements by the current owners, including a two-storey extension to blend in with the original building, constructed in the last 25 years. The 1,908 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation includes, an entrance porch, three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor the principal bedroom has a three piece en suite shower room, there are three further double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom. The original exterior elevations of contrasting brickwork under slate tiles along with painted sash windows are prevalent throughout.

Reception Rooms, Kitchen

The dual aspect sitting room has a working open fire and oak herringbone parquet flooring. The dual aspect dining room has a fireplace with a log burner and painted exposed floorboards. The snug, with terracotta floor tiles, also has a log burner with flanking arched alcove shelving and cupboards. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room extends to over 20 ft. in length and has chequered floor tiles, a Rayburn range, an oven, and French doors to the rear garden.

Outside

The property is set back at the end of a gravel driveway which leads to further parking ahead of a single garage which has a power supply, and a connected store. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn with gated access to the side and rear gardens. The landscaped rear garden is notable feature with an open outlook to the rear.

Situation and Schooling

Askett is a hamlet within an AONB situated on the edge of the Chilterns surrounded by countryside, bridleways and footpaths. The Three Crowns public house and Whiteleaf Golf Club are nearby. Princes Risborough (1.1 miles) has a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and a leisure centre. The property is in catchment for Monks Risborough Primary School (Ofsted rated Good) and grammar schools in Aylesbury. Griffin House Private School, Little Kimble is a short drive away. Monks Risborough station (0.8 miles) runs direct trains to London.

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