Location

Princes Risborough 2.2 miles, Thame 4.6 miles, High Wycombe 11 miles, M40 (J4) 11.5 miles, Heathrow (T5) 35 miles, Oxford 22 miles, central London (Baker Street) 40 miles. All distances are approximate.   

Brooklea Barn occupies a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village of Longwick. There is a village shop & post office in Longwick alongside a pub, petrol station with a local Waitrose. Of particular note is a well-regarded village school, Longwick Church of England Combined School. Longwick is conveniently situated between the market towns of Thame and Princes Risborough, with both offering a comprehensive range of shops and restaurants. Princes Risborough, just over two miles away benefits from a mainline station with trains to London Marylebone.

The property is ideally located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers lovely walks, cycle paths and extensive bridleways. The area has a number of golf clubs to choose from including the nearby highly regarded eighteen hole Ellesborough Golf Club.   

Buckinghamshire is renowned for its choice and standard of schooling, both state and private, as the county is one of the last to maintain the traditional grammar school system. Grammar schools in High Wycombe include John Hampden and Royal Grammar School (for boys) and Wycombe High School (for girls). Lord Williams school in Thame is an academy status senior school.

Description

Occupying a tucked away position on the edge of the village of Longwick, this attractive barn conversion is believed to have originated in the 1800s as a livestock barn and underwent an extensive and sympathetic conversion in about 1985.This four-bedroom residence now offers excellent family accommodation complemented by a detached triple garage with an attached outbuilding.

Internally, Brooklea Barn showcases a wealth of character, with an array of exposed beams, impressive vaulted ceilings and full-height windows. The dining hall is full of character, providing a central focal point with French doors opening to the rear garden and a staircase rising to the first floor. The sitting room is similarly appointed enjoying a dual aspect with an inglenook fireplace and wood burner. French doors open the space to the garden in warm weather. From here, a door leads to a charming garden room, notable for its vaulted ceiling and French doors that further enhance the connection with the outdoor space. A dedicated office, overlooking the rear garden offers an ideal spot for remote working. The kitchen is well equipped and opens into a bright and welcoming breakfast area with bi-fold doors leading to a covered courtyard area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a guest cloakroom and a separate utility room.

The principal bedroom is a particular highlight, an impressive vaulted room with exposed beams, views over the rear garden and a well-appointed en suite shower room. Three additional bedrooms, each retaining original features are served by a family bathroom.

Externally, a sweeping gravelled driveway, bordered by mature hedging and fruit trees leads to a generous parking area adjacent to the detached triple garage. An adjoining room/workshop presents an excellent opportunity for use as a home office, studio or games room. Access to the main house is via a charming footbridge crossing a shallow brook, adding to the property's distinct sense of character. The gardens extend around the property, with the principal lawned area to the rear backing on to neighbouring fields. Mature planting, including perennial borders and established climbing roses enhances the setting. The grounds also include a greenhouse and garden shed, providing useful ancillary space.