23, Baker Street, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire., HP18 0LG

DESCRIPTION 23 Baker Street was fully refurbished and extended approximately 6 years ago, the refurbishment consisting of taking the building almost back to its shell and the interior replastered, rewired, replumbed, with a new central heating system, double glazing installed and the roof renovated.

Also added were a fire regulation sprinkler system, burglar alarm and LED lighting alongside a stunning kitchen and high quality bath/shower rooms.

The accommodation has some wonderful features including turned staircases and areas of carefully selected attractive exposed brickwork, it truly is a thoughtful and striking blend of all the perks associated with a contemporary house complimented by an undertone of period character.

At the entrance is a composite door that has a patterned glass panel and this leads into an excellent sitting room, of sufficient dimensions to be used as a living and dining space.

At the front are two sash style windows, the original fireplace has a lovely old cast iron surround and grate and either side of the handsome sensor lit staircase are cupboards.

The room opens to the sumptuous kitchen, decorated with porcelain flooring.

The units are navy blue and have soft close doors and drawers with an integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and waste bins.

There is a Leisure Cuisinemaster dual fuel range cooker that comprises a 5 ring gas hob/wok burner and three electric ovens/electric grill.

Centrally located stands a large island with more units below the breakfast bars.

The countertop and island top are sedimentary look granite and at the end of the kitchen are bi-fold doors into the garden.

There are various lighting options by way of hidden LED strips under the counter and cupboards, kickboard mini porthole lights, downlighting or via three elegant chandelier pendant lights situated at the front, middle and end of the room, the latter hanging from a vaulted part of the ceiling.

Between the kitchen and sitting room is a generous utility room with more navy cupboards, a sink, wc, and both an integrated washing machine and a tumble dryer.

On the first floor are 3 bedrooms including the principal bedroom suite.

The front bedroom is a good double and akin to the sitting room retains a wonderful original fireplace, and said principal bedroom boasts its own shower room and a gorgeous stained glass window in the apex of the gable wall.

The family bathroom has marble effect tiled walls and is equipped with a wc, a wash basin and vanity unit, and a panelled bath offering a hand held or overhead rainfall shower.

The ensuite to the principal bedroom is similar except the bath is swapped out for a wide shower cubicle. Each is beautifully appointed.

The stairs to the second floor again have recessed sensor lights and the attic bedroom is a double size that has velux windows, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

Bedrooms one and two also contain wardrobes and a chest of drawers. OUTSIDE The frontage is given to parking, and a 2/3 car driveway.

Adorning the top of the drive is an EV charging station masquerading as a delightful old fashioned red pillar box.

At the back is a granite paved patio and then a patch of faux lawn which is enclosed on two sides by a pretty wall.

COUNCIL TAX Band D 2,605.14 2026/27 LOCATION In the ancient division of the county, Waddesdon Parish was of great extent.

The name is a combination of a persons name and DUN in old English, translating to Wotts Hill.

The village is steeped in history, a large account is written in MAGNA BRITTANNIA in 1806 concerning its famous connections.

There is a church of Norman origins and the old Roman Military Road, Akeman Street used to pass through the place.

A branch of the Aylesbury and Tring silk manufactory was established in the village in 1843 employing some 40 females at hand loom weaving but has long since gone.

Of some renown is the magnificent Waddesdon Manor, the recently refurbished Rothschild Mansion.

Baron Ferdinand De Rothschild bought the land in 1874, it is said he picked the site for his residence after hunting in the area.

The village has excellent pre schools with a junior and highly sought after secondary school.

The nearby market towns and villages provide a wealth of historical and interesting places to visit including the local Waddesdon Manor, Claydon House and Quainton Steam Railway.

Extensive shopping facilities are situated at Bicester Village Retail Outlet, the Friars Square Centre in Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and Oxford.

The village itself offers a great convenience store with a post office, a popular coffee shop, hairdressers salon, beauticians, a Doctors Surgery, dentist, vet, charity shop, pubs, the Five Arrows Hotel and Chinese takeaway/fish and chips.

There are also tennis and bowls clubs. The Greenway is a hardstanding countryside walk that currently runs from Waddesdon to Aylesbury ending up at Aylesbury Vale Parkway train station.

Aylesbury is about 5miles with the Aylesbury Vale Parkway station providing frequent service to Marylebone, just a five minute drive away in Fleet Marston/Berryfields.

Haddenham/Thame Parkway station is about 8 miles away, providing rail links to London and Birmingham. The market town of Thame is about 9 miles and Oxford is approx. 26 miles.

The M40 motorway beyond gives access to London, Oxford, Birmingham, the M25 network, Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports. EDUCATION Preparatory schools at Ashfold, Swanbourne and Oxford.

Pre Schools in Waddesdon Primary and Secondary Schools in Waddesdon. Public Schools at Stowe, Berkhamsted and Oxford. Grammar Schools at Aylesbury. VIEWING - Strictly via the vendors agent.

SERVICES - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating