3 bedroom detached house for sale

** GUIDE PRICE 1m - 1.2m ** ** Open House Sunday 28th June due to cooler weather - Booking Essential ** A unique converted chapel dating back to 1868 in the sought-after village of Bishopstone offering 3/4 bedrooms, a soundproofed recording studio, detached three-bay oak-framed garage with self-contained annexe above, extensive parking and magnificent gardens incorporating formal lawns, meadow area, orchard area, pond, greenhouse and entertaining patio. A truly special home full of character and original features. An exceptional converted chapel with stunning grounds, versatile annex accommodation and an abundance of original character in the sought-after village of Bishopstone, near Aylesbury This remarkable former chapel offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique home combining historic charm, period features and extensive outdoor space. Easy access to Aylesbury and surrounding market towns. Beautifully converted whilst retaining its ecclesiastical character, the property provides versatile accommodation, outstanding gardens and grounds of just under an acre. From the moment you arrive, the property makes a lasting impression. A substantial gravel driveway provides extensive parking and leads to a handsome three-bay oak-framed garage providing excellent storage. Above, a beautifully appointed annexe offers additional accommodation comprising a bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, a home-based business or potential income generating Airbnb let use, as is currently the case. The main residence is rich in character and original features, including a sturdy iron entrance gate, charming solid wood front door with traditional pull-cord doorbell and a wealth of architectural details that celebrate the building's historic origins. The flexible internal layout currently provides, kitchen/diner, library/office, large vaulted sitting room, and a range of reception spaces, three to four bedrooms (one downstairs, in lieu of a reception room) all enhanced by impressive proportions and unique period features throughout. Of particular note is a fully soundproofed room, formerly utilised as a professional recording studio, which presents an excellent opportunity for musicians, content creators, home workers or those seeking a dedicated hobby space. Inside • Converted chapel dating back to 1868 with original character features • Kitchen/Diner • Vaulted sitting room with Gallery above • Three to four bedrooms • Multiple reception areas • Soundproofed former recording studio / fourth bedroom Outside Outside, the grounds are a true highlight and extend to create a wonderful private setting. The gardens have been thoughtfully designed and lovingly maintained, offering a variety of distinct areas to enjoy throughout the seasons. These include: • Extensive gravel driveway and parking • Large formal lawned gardens • Three-bay oak-framed garage • Self-contained annexe above garage: bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom • Meadow area • Generous entertaining patio • Formal gardens with summer flower borders • Mature shrubs and specimen trees • Wildlife pond • Traditional timber greenhouse • Garden shed and useful storage areas • Wood shelter The combination of mature landscaping, open space and village surroundings creates an idyllic setting rarely found in today's market. Location Bishopstone is an attractive and highly regarded Buckinghamshire village situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village offers a wonderful sense of community whilst remaining conveniently positioned for access to Aylesbury, Thame, Princes Risborough and the wider road and rail networks. Excellent countryside walks, riding routes and outdoor pursuits are available directly from the doorstep. The village benefits from ‘The Harrow’ the well-regarded award-winning country pub and restaurant. An excellent garden centre with caf is a mere three minutes’ drive away. The village is ideally positioned for commuters, with excellent road links via the A413 and A418 providing easy access to Aylesbury, Thame, Oxford and the wider motorway network. Rail Connections For London commuters, several stations are within easy reach: • Aylesbury Station – approximately 10 minutes by car, providing regular Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone. • Stoke Mandeville Station – approximately 8 minutes by car, also offering direct services to London Marylebone. • Little Kimble Station – approximately 5 minutes by car, serving the Chiltern Line. Typical journey times to London Marylebone are approximately 55–65 minutes from Aylesbury. Seller's Thoughts "Chapel House is a home unlike any other we have owned. We’ve enjoyed the original features and character, the history as well as the practical features like the triple garage and accommodation above. The garden with its different areas offers different experiences - whether entertaining family and friends, enjoying the tranquility of the grounds or making use of the versatile annex and studio space, this property is a one off" Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the character, versatility and exceptional grounds on offerPorchBlack and red terra-cotta floor tiles. Vaulted ceiling. Iron gate to drive. Feature ecclesastical door bell pull with tradition bell ring.Chapel bench. LightKitchen/Diner (23'0" x 14'10", 7.01m x 4.52m)A spit room between the kitchen area and dining area. A duckegg green shaker style traditional kitchen. Floor and wall units, Belfast sink, sold wood workshops with drainer slots. White textured splashback tiles. Induction hob and oven and grill below. Built in full height storage units with space for American fridge freezer. Traditional terra-cotta and black floor tiles. Hanging space for coats. Traditional pine door into porch. Traditional stone leaded windows (opening)Sitting Room (16'7" x 14'10", 5.05m x 4.52m)A superb relaxing space with the key feature being the stone chapel leaded glazed tall windows and high beamed vaulted ceiling. Inset wood burning stove, with tiles and polished solid slate hearth. Traditional boarded pine wooden floor. Mainly vaulted ceiling with overhanging galleried landing above created a sense of theatre. Opening stone leaded windows to two further aspects, some opening. Radiators, feature hanging lightStudy (16'10" x 14'7", 5.13m x 4.45m)A large reception room currently a library and double office. Built in pine handmade shelving with cupboards and draws below, wooden windows, French doors leading out to the patio. Double desks. Carpeted in the room but solid oak flooring to the corridor leading between the kitchen (through a cream painted sliding wooden glazed door) and the WC and Family roomFamily Room (25'11" x 13'8", 7.9m x 4.17m)You can literally hear a pin drop in this room. Originally built as a soundproofed recording studio and currently used as a formal dining room this triple aspect room is a large space, great for parties and social occasions this room could be used as a playroom or games room, second sitting room, craft room or fourth (ground floor) bedroom (there is room to add an en-suite). There are four large tall windows overlooking the garden, one of which is a door. Grey carpet. Soundproofed to the sides, ceiling and floor. Soundproofed door. Radiators. Air conditionedInner HallLeading from the study to the WC and Family room. Tiled floor. Garden facing rhombus shaped feature windowWCA traditional WC in keeping with the property. WC, Victorian style sink, traditional chrome towel radiator. Half wooden paneling. Tile flooring. Traditional pine doorUtility Room (5'11" x 5'5", 1.8m x 1.65m)Space for several stand alone appliances. Traditional terra-cotta tiled floor. Built in shelvingBedroom 1 (26'1" x 11'11", 7.95m x 3.63m)A large master bedroom benefiting from a sweeping arc of windows overlooking the garden and built in walk in closet to one end with built in storage, hanging rails and shelving with pull out baskets. Vaulted being with feature timber beams. Light carpet. RadiatorsEnsuite (9'4" x 7'3", 2.84m x 2.21m)A good sized high quality modern suite with wet room style walk in shower, built in timber store cupboard, WC, stylish traditional sink with granite surround with storage cupboards and drawers below with wall mounted mixer tap withLED lit mirror above with shaver socket. Chrome towel radiator. Timber windows overlooking the front with granite window sill. Modern matching tiling throughout. Extractor fanBedroom 2 (14'10" x 10'11", 4.52m x 3.33m)A cosy room with in built custom cupboards and wardrobe. Recently redecorated. Mottled light grey carpet. Timber window to the side. Ceiling in the eaves with some protruding beams. Pine door to the landingBedroom 3 (15'2" x 10'11", 4.62m x 3.33m)A large double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling with a variety of beams. Velux windows and wood laminate flooring. Bathroom next door. RadiatorBathroom (7'8" x 6'1", 2.34m x 1.85m)Bath, WC and sink inset into a handmade pine wood storage unit Dark grey tiles to the unit surface and floor. Chrome towel radiatorLandingWindows to the garden, radiator, mottled light carpetGallery LandingFrom the gallery ornate wooden railings you can look out of the large windows into the garden or down into the sitting room. An ideal area for crafts or painting. Built in cupboards to the side. Beamed vaulted ceiling. Two velux windows allow the light to flood in. Light carpet. Scope to partition off if requiredAnnexe (Above Garage) (27'6" x 14'1", 8.38m x 4.29m)Accessed via external steps and a wooden latched stable door and currently used as an Airbnb generating some 12,000 per year the annex is a stand alone space incorporating bedroom/lounge, kitchen and dining area and separate bathroom. Kitchen comprises ceramic hob with oven below, pine floor mounted cupboards, Belfast sink with mixer tap, space for a fridge/freezerFloor is a mixture on the kitchen/dining side of wood laminate and light carpet to the bedroom/lounge area. A few beams and wall lights add to the ambience. Radiators (dedicated boiler). Could be used as office space, visiting family or young persons accommodation. WiFi is fed from the main houseBathroom (9'3" x 5'4", 2.82m x 1.63m)Three piece suite; WC, basin with mixer tap, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Laminate flooring, Towel radiatorTriple Garage (28'3" x 17'11", 8.61m x 5.46m)A large oak timber framed, tiled roofed, three bay triple garage with lighting and mains electricity. Three up and over timber doorsGardenWith grounds of 0.84 acre the garden includes lawned and meadow area, mature boarders, numerous trees, timber framed greenhouse, three sheds, wood store