7 bedroom property for sale in Chinnor

Orchard House speaks style and sophistication `London meets the Country` . This substantial Georgian village property really does have it all including a 3/4 acre PADDOCK, combining practical family living and enviable entertaining space, including an indoor swimming pool complex, basketball ball court, a self contained studio and planning permission already granted for an addition dwelling if required (http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P16/S1153/HH). There is also easy accessible to London via mainline stations and motorway networks.

Built in 1824 as a Vitners property with recent additions in the 80`s and during the current ownership, Orchard House has been completely renovated and with a professionally designed interior to create luxurious and versatile living whilst retaining many of the properties original charm and features.
The property consists of; main reception hallway with original flag stone flooring and a downstairs cloakroom. From this hallway leads to a cosy snug room with wood burning stove and Oak hearth, flagstone flooring and doors to the garden room, ideal for those cold winter evenings.
The dining room is grand and elegant, which can easily seat twelve people for supper and still have space to sit soft around the open fireplace, fabulous for those formal occasions. Across the hallway is the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room forming the real hub of the home, boasting a double Aga with electric companion, separate double oven, walk in larder, integrated appliances, butlers sink, marble work tops, travertine flooring and sociable middle island. The kitchen opens out to the beautiful garden room with French doors leading to the secluded courtyard, a perfect sun trap for those lazy summer lunches.

Leaving the kitchen through the inner hallway, where there is another door the to courtyard and a side entrance doorway to the driveway and garden.
At the end of the house is another good size reception room with plenty of built in storage, a utility room, and a self contained studio apartment with kitchenette and ensuite shower room which could suit a `live in` au pair or make a great teenage den.
There are two staircases to the first floor accommodation, allowing for the master bedroom to be private from the other bedrooms if desired. The sumptuous dual aspect master suite is lavish and cosy with an ensuite bath/shower room, a juliette balcony overlooking the garden, seating area and a generous amount of built in wardrobes. There are five further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

Outside there is formal garden that truly comes into it`s own during the spring and summer months, with Apple & Pear trees, Magnolia tree, rose bushes and a rare Genko tree. In addition to the beautiful garden, a home office with power and a no expense spared swimming pool complex with electric retractable cover, changing rooms, shower & WC, built in bar, gym and snug area, heating and sliding doors opening onto a large entertaining terrace and garden beyond. There is a range of out buildings including a modern double garage with electric doors, workshop and separate bike store.

Other notable features include; Extensive wine cellar, double glazing, gas central heating, electric gated access to front of the property and extensive parking.

Location

Kingston Blount is a village about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Thame in South Oxfordshire. The village is a spring line settlement at the foot of the Chiltern Hills escarpment.

The 87 mile (140 km) long Ridgeway National Trail passes to the south, and the Lower Icknield Way to the north.

The village has a large playing field where the village`s main events are held. The primary school is situated half a mile away in Aston Rowant.

Close by, within 5 minutes walk, is the Aston Rowant cricket club, an idylli