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5 Bedroom detached house ● Daubeney Gate, Shenley Church End ● £850,000
The detached house at Daubeney Gate, in sought-after Shenley Church End, sits on a generous plot and provides substantial space for both family living and entertaining
It was the incredible space and exceptional location of the house at Daubeney Gate that first drew the current owners to the detached property some 26 years ago. The proportions of the rooms and the size of the plot were exactly what they were looking for, while the Shenley Church End location also met requirements. “At the time, our two young daughters were in first school and so catchment areas for the following years were important to us,” one of them recalls. “Here we had a number of options for schools that were within walking distance and had good reputations. Shenley Church End was also convenient for commuting into London. It was also close to the centre of Milton Keynes and yet felt quite rural.” He adds: “From here, you can cycle up to the North Bucks Way in just 10 minutes. We are also within easy reach of places like Shenley Wood, the Teardrop Lakes and the Loughton Linear Parks.”
- ENHANCING THE HOME
- Sitting comfortably within wrap-around gardens, which have a variety of trees to provide privacy to the rear and sides of the garden including hazel and eating and cooking apples, the house also held potential for further extension. Four years after moving in, the couple oversaw work that provided them with a gorgeous garden room downstairs and an additional bedroom upstairs. “We now have five bedrooms – four of which are upstairs,” he explains. “The new bedroom upstairs tends to be used more as a music room or study, but is also an excellent bedroom. The fifth bedroom, which has the flexibility of potentially being used as a study, is downstairs, next to the shower room, making it ideal for guests.”
- GRAND DESIGNS
- In addition to its great versatility, the property has an unusual layout, which gives it a superb sense of flow. Visitors enter via the front door and porch before finding themselves in a grand dining hall. “This is a key feature of the house,” he observes. “It gives the ground floor a very open feeling and creates a central hub, where people can gather. This was where the girls used to do their homework at the table and we could be in another room and still help them if necessary.” It is also ideal for dinner parties and other special occasions. “We are able to seat eight people at the table, but there is enough room to bring another table in if required. When the girls were young, it was perfect for children’s parties.”
- LIGHT AND MODERN
- An open doorway on either side of the central dining area leads into the very long sitting room. This has doors that can be opened onto a south-facing courtyard garden in the summer months. “This is a real suntrap, which makes it a lovely place for sitting outside in the evening,” he agrees. The sitting room also leads into the garden room, which has been another fabulous reception space for both relaxation and socialising. Here, French windows give onto the beautiful rear garden, further enhancing the opportunities indoor-outdoor living. The dining room adjoins the kitchen and breakfast room, as well as the hall and the kitchen, which is contemporary in style. “We had the kitchen and utility room refitted in 2019, with high-gloss cabinets and beech wood-effect work surfaces. It all feels very bright and modern.”
- BRIGHT IDEAS
- Four bedrooms are on the first floor. The exceptionally large master suite spans the entire depth of the house and encompasses an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is also at this level. The spacious property has been ideal for the family, but if new owners did wish to develop it, there is scope for further extension. Subject to the relevant planning permissions, for example, the double garage could be converted and an additional storey could be added above it. “This could lend itself to all sorts of possibilities, including becoming a self-contained annexe,” he suggests. “There is ample space here to build a completely new garage.”
- HAPPY TIMES
- Now relocating for family reasons, the current owners have nothing but fond memories of their time at their substantial Shenley Church End home. “It has worked so well for us – the children were able to have their friends round and to have a reception room to go into without having to shut themselves away upstairs,” he recalls. “We also have had great privacy, which has been perfect for us as we are all musicians and have been able to play our instruments without worrying about disturbing the neighbours.” He adds: “The location has also been everything we hoped it would be. We have been able to walk to schools, shops and pubs, and it has been lovely being in a place with so many amenities, as well as easy access to medieval villages and beautiful country locations. We know we will find it hard to find anywhere else quite like this when we leave.”
- SETTING THE SCENE
- To the front of the house, there is a driveway with ample space for four cars. This leads to the double garage. There is also a large front garden and charming walled courtyard. To the rear, the property also opens up onto substantial outside space. There is a generous, mature, lawned garden for children to play out in, plus a useful shed for storing outdoor toys and equipment.
- Property reference CWR080610104
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Steven Field
Residential Sales Manager
milton.keynes@chewtonrose.co.uk
01908 969129
889-897 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 3XJ
The new town of Buckinghamshire has a growing population in excess of 250,000 and is well served with schools, restaurants, shops and local amenities.
The area is bursting with 500 acres of scenic parks and woodlands, and hosts a number of successful carnivals and art festivals throughout the year as well.
Located just off the M1, there is easy access to London and the North, with trains leaving frequently to take you all over the country.
- £379,982 Average price paid Source: Land registry
- 2,525 Registered applicants with branch Source: Chewton Rose
- 4,723 Properties sold in last twelve months Source: Land registry
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