Property for sale in Aylesbury HP22, 3 Bedroom

Fleet Cottage, originally a small holding, was built in 1745 by William Christmas after which it became the village Post Office in 1900 with livestock remaining in the barn. In 1937 Buckinghamshire County Council acquired a significant portion of the front orchard to allow Risborough Road to be widened and then in 1987 the principal plot was cut in half and 2a was built at the same time as Fleet Cottage being extended, adding the kitchen and master bedroom. Within a level walk of Stoke Mandeville mainline train station this charming cottage includes a wealth of original features including exposed timbers, beams and fireplaces and yet none of the rooms have restricted head-height. The impressive original barn room with mezzanine floor is a particular feature of the property and provides a spacious reception room with French doors onto the rear patio. The remainder of the property comprises: Sitting room with working inglenook fireplace, study with front aspect, cloakroom, well-proportioned kitchen / dining room with bi-fold doors onto the rear patio, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The sunny rear garden is laid to lawn with borders of mature planting. There is a split level patio area abutting the property and accessible from the barn room and the kitchen / dining room. The side access leads to the secure, gated front garden which has another lawned area with mature hedgerow and a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles.