St Josephs Close, Olney, MK46 5HD

A SPLENDID WELL-BALANCED FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE, ENJOYING A CORNER PLOT IN A QUIET POSITION AT THE END OF A PRESTIGIOUS CUL-DE-SAC WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE TOWN CENTRE.

THIS PRESENTS ITSELF AS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AS THIS WILL BE THE FIRST TIME THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN MARKETED SINCE ITS CONSTRUCTION IN 1993 AND IS STILL OCCUPIED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER.

THIS IMPRESSIVE PROPERTY REFLECTS THE NEO-GEORGIAN STYLE AND IS CHARACTERISED BY ITS HIGHER-THAN-AVERAGE CEILING HEIGHTS, ALONG WITH PRINCIPLES OF SYMMETRY AND PROPORTION.

EXTENSIONS HAVE BEEN SKILFULLY BLENDED PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

BENEFITS INCUDE GAS RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING, SMALL PANE SASH WINDOW DOUBLE GLAZING, SOLAR PANELS WITH 5KW STORAGE BATTERY, AND AN EV CHARGING POINT.

FURTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE A SOUTH-FACING GARDEN, AND A SUBSTANTIAL DRIVEWAY LEADING TO A DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL HARD STANDING FOR MOTOR HOME/BOAT ETC.

Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold ENTRANCE PORTICO   A fine entrance feature, finished with a tiled floor and supported by four stone columns.

ENTRANCE LOBBY   Enclosed behind an entrance door with glazed panels to either side. Recessed roof light. Engineered oak flooring. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

A cloak storage area is enclosed behind mirrored sliding doors. CLOAKROOM/WC   Small pane sash window to the side elevation. Engineered oak flooring. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin.

Tiled splash areas. Radiator. INNER RECEPTION HALL   Accessed via small pane glazed doors from the entrance lobby. Coved ceiling. Engineered oak flooring. Understairs storage cupboard.

A feature dog leg staircase rises to the first floor.

LOUNGE   22’10 x 13’1 Dual aspect room features large, small pane sash window to the front elevation and a pair of small pane French doors to the rear garden aspect. Coved ceiling.

Four radiators. The main focal point is provided by a hand carved limestone fireplace, incorporating a wood burning stove.

This room is accessed via a pair of small pane glazed doors directly off the inner reception hall.

DINING ROOM   12’5 x 11’4 Accessed from the inner reception hall via a pair of small pane glazed doors. Coved ceiling. Dado rail. Radiator.

Door to kitchen and a pair of small pane French doors to the rear garden aspect.

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM   22’10 x 17’5 maximum This open plan extended area comprises: KITCHEN AREA   12’6 x 10’8 Small pane sash windows to the rear garden aspect.

Shaker-style kitchen with granite-style work surfaces, incorporating a German composite one and a half bowl sink with monobloc mixer tap. Extensive tiling to all splash areas.

Units to low and high levels.

Integrated appliances comprise ‘Neff’ fan-assisted oven, combination microwave with plate warmer below, ‘Neff’ gas hob, concealed extractor hob, dishwasher, and larder-style fridge.

Ceramic tiled flooring. Recessed ceiling lights. Contemporary vertical radiator.

FAMILY ROOM AREA   17’3 x 11’ A triple aspect room with small pane sash windows to both side elevations and double glazed full height bi-fold glazed doors to the garden aspect.

Ceramic tiled flooring. Three radiators. UTILITY ROOM   10’10 x 10’ A dual aspect room with a small pane sash window to the front elevation and a small pane glazed door to the side elevation.

Fitted cupboard with retractable shelving and storage. Butler sink with bridge mixer tap recessed into natural wood work surface. Plumbing and space for washing machine.

Space for both freezer and tumble dryer. Radiator. Wall mounted gas boiler. Ceramic tiled flooring. STUDY   10’3 x 7’4 Small pane sash window to the front elevation. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING   Cathedral-style sash window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling. Access to loft space. Built-in airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

Built-in wardrobes/storage cupboards behind mirror-fronted sliding doors. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM   14’9 x 13’7 maximum measured into the door recess Dual aspect room.

Small pane sash windows to the side and rear elevations, both providing church aspects. Extensive range of mirror-fronted wardrobes/storage cupboards. Radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM   Frosted small pane sash windows to the front elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Fully tiled walls and floor.

White contemporary-style sanitary ware comprises a concealed cistern low flush WC, vanity basin with monobloc mixer and storage below, and a tiled shower enclosure with ‘Aqualisa’ power shower.

Illuminated mirror. Shaver point. Contemporary-style vertical radiator. BEDROOM TWO   15’4 x 9’10 Two small pane sash windows to the front elevation. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE   12’10 x 8’9 Two small pane sash windows to the rear garden aspect. Radiator. BEDROOM FOUR   10’9 x 8’9 Two small pane sash windows to the rear garden aspect. Radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE   8’9 x 7’2 Small pane sash window to the rear garden aspect. Radiator. FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM   Frosted small pane sash window to the rear elevation.

Contemporary white sanitary ware comprises concealed cistern low flush WC, vanity basin with monobloc mixer and storage below, corner bath with tiled splash areas, large shower enclosure with glazed doors and marine board splash area.

Contemporary-style radiator. Wall cabinet. Illuminated mirror. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling lights. Wood-effect vinyl floor.

BATHROOM   Frosted small pane sash window to the front elevation.

White sanitary ware comprises low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with overhead monsoon-style shower and handset attachment. Extensive tiling to all splash areas.

Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Contemporary-style radiator.

OUTSIDE   FRONT   Set in a peaceful end of cul-de-sac location, the frontage has a wonderful mature silver birch tree providing a focal point.

GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY   A substantial block paved driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles and affords access to a double width garage which has twin up and over doors.

EV charging point. Loft storage area. Power and light. Personal door to the side elevation. A dedicated hard standing area beside the garage provides further parking for caravan, boat etc.

REAR GARDEN   Accessed via a wrought iron gate at the side of the property. A fully enclosed, well established rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect.

The garden is mainly lawned and has a small shallow wildlife pond, several trees include ginkgo, crab apple, a fruiting cherry, and a pseudo acacia, in addition there are well stocked shrub borders and a greenhouse.

The garden extends to the eastern side of the property where there is a paved courtyard, providing access to a further area suitable for herbs and culinary plants.

Further trees include apple and plum. A picket fence area enclosed for potting and composting. The garden benefits from external water tap, power and lighting.