6 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes MK5

Since their purchase in 2015, the owners of Charter House have undertaken significant improvements that have turned this home into something truly special.

Originally a four bedroom home with an attached three bedroom guest house, the house is now one large family home that offers up to eight bedrooms. The current owners have it laid out as five bedrooms with various reception rooms which can flex from season to season, or as your family grows.

You step through the front door into a reception area which has storage for coats and shoes, and is a comfortable space to get children ready before leaving the home. Turning right takes you into the country-style kitchen. As this room is part of the original cottage, it has exposed beams and a six-burner Rangemaster which sits in what was once a chimney breast for a traditional stove. Off the kitchen is a utility room which has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, where you'll also find a separate WC and an internal door to the store room.

If you were to turn left as you enter the home, you would walk into the formal living room. There is a feature fireplace central to the room, and plenty of room for seating for the whole family. This is a lovely space to retire to in the evenings, and the panelling along with the oak doors (which were specially made for this home) help to create a calm, traditional setting. If you prefer a more open-plan living area, you'll be a huge fan of rear extension.

Connecting the main home and previous guest house, this really is a room to utilise all year round. With space for a formal dining area as well as a further seating area with a gas stove, this room really can adapt as your needs change, and surely makes this home appealing to all types of households. French doors open up to the patio area of the garden, which itself runs the width of the house. The impressive wooden gazebo provides the perfect place for alfresco dining, and there is even a swim spa which is available via separate negotiation. The raised lawn area has been designed for children to play thanks to the dedicated play area which has various climbing frames. There is even a further outbuilding that offers additional storage; ideal for active families.

Back inside, the downstairs of the original guest house provides features you rarely find in a home. A downstairs bedroom is now a home gym which has its very own TyloHelo sauna which has a built-in speaker and is controllable via an app. This wellness space is completed by a wet room making your morning fitness routine the envy of anyone who visits. Lastly there is a large reception room which would make a brilliant playroom or a generous home office space.

The first floor houses five bedrooms, of which four have air-conditioning. The main bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and a fully tiled ensuite. Two more of the double bedrooms also have their own ensuites, making them ideal if you have older children that need their own privacy. The other two bedrooms are at the other end of the house, and mean that they work as a natural space for guests. However, if you don't require five bedrooms, the smallest room could be given as a reception room (such as a study space) to the fourth bedroom, so could work very well if your eldest needs extra room. If this is the case, they won't feel aggrieved that bedroom two and three have ensuites, as the four piece family bathroom is next door for them to claim as their own.

Speaking of claiming spaces for your own, the top floor is sure to be a hit for children and adults alike. Offering three further rooms, you could create a dedicated guest space, or as the current owners have, you can utilise this space as a home office and two playrooms. This enables you to use the first two floors for their intended purpose and adds further value to the bonus large reception room on the ground floor.

All in all, Charter House offers a huge amount of flexibility, has both traditional features and modern finishes, and is going to make a wonderful family home for the lucky new owners