Lavendon Grange, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY IN A STUNNING RURAL LOCATION WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO EXTEND AND REMODEL Abbey Farm Cottage enjoys an idyllic rural location at the end of a long private drive shared with a number of neighbouring properties including the subdivided Grade II Listed, Lavendon Grange. The cottage sits on a mature plot of land offering great privacy and protection with far reaching views over attractive open countryside with the popular Georgian market town of Olney nestled in the distance. Its sale offers the purchaser the opportunity to acquire a property with the benefit of a valid planning permission under reference 23/00897/HOU to replace the previous single storey extensions with a two storey side extension, swimming pool and full refurbishment of the property to include remodelling the external elevations to create a more contemporary looking house ideally suited for modern 21st century living. The current owners have renovated the property to a habitable standard and if the extension is completed in accordance with the approved plans, the gross internal floor area will increase to approximately 3,380 sq.ft. The centrepiece of the design is a glazed open kitchen/dining/living room extension with principal bedroom suite above. The approved design creates a stunning five bedroom family house and a copy of the architect's design proposals are available in electronic form from off the Milton Keynes City Council planning portal by using reference; 23/00897/HOU Alternatively, there is the opportunity just to fully renovate and modernise the existing property and add a more modest extension depending on one's requirements. The current property has a very light and airy feel to it and lying in the heart, is an L-shaped sitting/dining room, with exposed wooden floor, enjoying a double aspect with sliding glazed doors offering views over the rear garden and allowing direct access onto a terracotta tiled terrace. The adjoining kitchen benefits from a range of fitted base and eye level units with wooden work surfaces and inset double stainless steel sinks. There is space for an electric oven and plumbing for a washing machine. The current utility room lies to the rear with access to rear hall connecting to the double garage and old conservatory. At the southern end is a study/ Bedroom 4 with walk-in cupboard and cloakroom along with entrance hall with wooden dogleg staircase rising to part galleried landing. The principal bedroom is a good size and benefits from en suite bathroom and separate dressing room. There are two further double bedrooms served by a part panelled family bathroom with wall-mounted shower above the bath. OUTSIDE The cottage is set within a mature plot extending to just over 0.6 of an acre and provides the ideal environment for family entertaining. The front boundary of the property is defined by wrought iron park railings with concrete drive providing off road parking and access to a double garage. Running along the front of the property is an area of level ground in the process of being seeded to lawn and from where one enjoys amazing far reaching views over open rolling countryside. The cottage is very well positioned on its plot with grounds surrounding it on all sides providing both privacy and protection. The rear garden in the main is laid to lawn with specimen trees and mature hedgerows gracing the boundaries. Running along the rear elevation is a terracotta tiled paved terrace ideally suited for outdoor entertaining. One certainly needs to make the commitment to view to fully appreciate the inherent potential of this plot and the lifestyle opportunities on offer. LOCATION Abbey Farm Cottage stands in open countryside between the village of Lavendon and the popular Georgian market town of Olney with its artisan shops, restaurants, weekly market and selection of small supermarkets for one's everyday needs. The approach is off the A509 over a long private drive through open fields. The setting of the property is both rural and peaceful. The property is well placed for access to major local towns of Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton and is also within commuting distance of London, either by car or train. Milton Keynes station on the west coast mainline provides connectivity to London Euston from 35 minutes with Bedford station providing a fast service into London St Pancras and on to the city within 45 minutes. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Cesspit foul drainage. Oil fired central heating to radiators. Local: Authority: Milton Keynes City Council Tel. 01908 253794 Outgoings: Council Tax Band "G" £3,318.70 for the year 2023/2024 EPC Rating: F Tenure: Freehold Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Jackson-Stops Tel. 01604 632991