Summary - 56 CHURCH STREET QUAINTON AYLESBURY HP22 4AP
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Historic village home with large gardens and flexible family space.
• Detached period house originally built in 1662, thick stone walls and exposed beams
• Substantial accommodation: 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, approx. 1,970 sq ft
• Large garden with stream along northern boundary and terrace with church views
• Off-street gravel parking via five-bar gate; L-shaped shed and storage
• Modern comforts: double glazing (post-2002) and refitted bathroom suites
• Main heating: oil boiler and radiators; external tank screened but oil required
• Slow broadband speeds; Band G council tax indicates higher annual costs
• Likely limited wall insulation (stone walls assumed uninsulated)
A rare, characterful detached period home occupying an enviable setting behind the village church at the edge of Quainton. Formerly the village school, The Old School House retains thick stone walls, exposed beams and generous rooms that suit family living and flexible layouts. The house offers substantial accommodation across two storeys: four bedrooms, three reception rooms and prolific storage including an office area and loft access.
The gardens are a standout feature, with a large lawn, planted banks and a stream running along the northern boundary, plus terrace areas with church views. A gravel driveway and five-bar gate provide private off-street parking. Recent updates include refitted bathroom suites and double glazing installed since 2002; the kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances and Corian worktops plus an oil-fired boiler serving radiators.
Practical considerations include oil heating (tank and boiler are external and screened), slow broadband speeds and fairly high running costs reflected in a Band G council tax. The property’s thick stone walls are characteristic but likely lack modern cavity insulation, so further fabric or heating upgrades could improve efficiency. There is strong potential for cosmetic updating or reconfiguration—already-planned flexible spaces mean the house could serve as a large family home or a multi-room residence for home working.
This is a very individual, historic house for buyers who value period character, space and a tranquil village setting. Its combination of generous rooms, mature gardens and proximity to well-regarded local schools will particularly suit families or those seeking a rural primary residence, provided they accept the maintenance and running-cost realities of an older stone property.
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