6 bed detached house for sale

School Lane, Oakley, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18

A home of considerable style and character in this popular village.

Description
Formerly two farmers’ cottages, The Cottage has been extended, restored and carefully reconfigured to create a stunning property. With 2839 sq ft arranged over two floors, it has a practical and flexible layout which is ideally configured for family living and entertaining.

The centrepiece is undoubtedly the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room, which also has a snug and study. With double bi-fold doors opening fully onto the terrace, it is ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. There is also a welcoming sitting room with fireplace, downstairs cloakroom, utility/boot room and a sizeable ground floor bedroom and, with a wet room next door, it is excellent as a guest bedroom suite, or self contained annexe.

On the first floor, the striking principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect windows, dressing room and a large en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, two en suite, together with a sumptuous family bathroom with bath and separate shower.

The gardens are an attractive feature. The paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining, leads from the kitchen to the garden, with formal lawned areas, hedging and a further area of wild garden. The inviting swimming pool, complete with timber pool house, is heated via an air-source heat pump positioned alongside the pool house.

Location
Lying about 11 miles east of Oxford, the village of Oakley has a thriving community with facilities including a village pub, community-run village store, village hall and primary school, and it is surrounded by open countryside with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways to enjoy.

The nearby village of Brill has good local amenities including a village shop, surgery and pubs. Haddenham & Thame Parkway, approximately 6 miles away, has services to London, Marylebone, and there is good access to the wide range of schools in Oxford, Thame and Aylesbury.

Square Footage: 2,840 sq ft



Directions
From the Headington roundabout on the east side of Oxford, take the exit signposted Horton cum Studley and Beckley. Follow the signs for Horton cum Studley and continue through the village and then follow the signs for Oakley. Proceed into Oakley onto Manor Road, left onto Bicester Road and right into School Lane.

Additional Info
Electric car charging point.

Brochure prepared and photographs taken May 2025.