High Street, Whitchurch, Aylesbury, HP22

Welcome to your own part of history, call us today for your viewing!

John Shepherd New Homes is delighted to introduce "The Firs," a remarkable property with a fascinating historical background, also known as "Winston Churchill's Toyshop."

"The Firs" is a historic property located in the heart of Aylesbury. This unique and remarkable building has been transformed into a residential complex featuring a mix of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments, some of which come with their own private gardens. The property retains its historical significance and showcases traditional and period features, including original fireplaces, panelling, and herringbone flooring, creating a captivating blend of modern living and historical charm.

The properties at The Firs range in size from 685 to 2,113 square feet, offering a variety of living spaces to suit different needs and preferences. Residents of this development benefit from allocated parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities, catering to contemporary needs for sustainable transportation.

PLOT BREAKDOWN:
Plot 1- The Winston- For Sale
Plot 2- The Churchill - For Sale
Plot 3- The Leonard- For Sale
Plot 4- SOLD
Plot 5- The Clementine- For Sale
Plot 6- The Marlborough- For Sale

Notably, The Firs boasts a 999-year lease, keeping it a secure and enduring investment. The ground rent is set at a peppercorn rate, making it incredibly favourable for residents. The property operates on a share of freehold basis, with the management company being WEST TPC, ensuring residents have a say in the maintenance and upkeep of the development.

The historical significance of The Firs adds a layer of intrigue to this residential complex. It was once the site of MD1, a British weapon research and development organization during the Second World War. This organization, known as "Winston Churchill's Toyshop," played a critical role in developing innovative weapons and munitions for irregular warfare. Major Millis Jefferis and Stuart Macrae were key figures in MD1, and they worked closely to create inventions that were later used by the SOE and Auxiliary Units.

The Firs originally started as a department within the War Office and later became a part of the Ministry of Defence, operating under the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Its unique connection to Churchill and its wartime activities make The Firs a historically significant and memorable place to call home.

This property is not just a place to live but a piece of history, blending modern comfort with the legacy of wartime innovation and the enduring charm of traditional features.

Location:
Whitchurch is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority area of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is on the A413 road about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Aylesbury and 4.5 miles (7 km) south of Winslow. The 2011 Census recorded a parish population of 932.

Amenities:
As well as the Priory Hotel the village now has one public house: The White Swan, at the end of the high street nearest Aylesbury.

Whitchurch Combined School is a community primary school for boys and girls aged 4–11. The school has about 200 pupils. Its catchment area includes the parishes of Whitchurch, Hardwick, Oving, Pitchcott and Weedon. It also includes part of Watermead and the Berryfields and Weedon Hill Major Development Areas (MDAs) in Aylesbury, although new schools are planned for the MDAs.

TENURE:
The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

SERVICES:
Main Water
Main sewage
Air source heating

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Buckinghamshire Council

MATERIAL INFORMATION:
Name of Developer: Stonehouse Real Estate Ltd

Name of Development: Churchills Manor

Council Tax Band: TBC

Tenure: Leasehold – eventual share of freehold

Service Charge: Supplied separately

Ground Rent: Peppercorn

Ground Rent Review Period: N/A

Ground Rent Review Amount; What are the increasing increments upon the review dates e.g. Doubling or increasing by £100 etc: N/A

Next Ground Rent Review: N/A

Parking Arrangements: Allocated Parking - Details can be supplied seperately

Property Construction: - Traditional brick construction

Electricity Supply: - British Gas

Water Supply: - Severn Trent

Sewerage: - Mains drainage – Severn Trent

Heating Supply: - British Gas – Air sourced heat pump

Are any utilities of ELECTRIC/GAS/WATER /SEWERAGE that are not mains connected? If so, please advise how these are sourced e.g. Solar Panels/Boar Hole/Septic Tank etc. – No, all mains connected

Broadband Type: - Fiber Optic

Mobile Signal Coverage and if there are any known issues with this: - None that we are aware of

Building Safety Issues (if applicable): - No

Details and or certificates of completion for any remedial works – All completion and sign off certificates are provided to solicitors and are in the legal pack.

Restrictions: - There are some clauses in the lease around pets etc which are standard terms but could be seen as restrictions. These will be stipulated in legal pack during purchase

Rights And Easements: - Please refer to the legal pack during purchase

Flood Risks Or Previous Flooding and any adaptations been made to prevent flooding? – No adaptions have been made, it has been developed as per the planning granted and building regulations.

Has there been any accessibility adaptations to the property e.g. Ramps/Rails/Walk in Shower etc. – No

Past Or Present Planning Permissions Or Applications: Link to local planning portal? – Please see planning portal for this.

Coalfield Or Mining Area: - Please refer to legal pack for this information.

Terms and Conditions - Photos are live images and may be subject to change *Floorplans are not to scale and are indicative only. Location of garage, windows, doors, bathroom fittings, kitchen units and appliances may differ, please carry your own due diligence regarding service contact the above have been advise by Stonehouse Projects

John Shepherd holds no liability over the construction or completion of the proposed development and all of the information has been provided directly from the developers (Stonehouse Developments) and third-party companies to conduct their due diligences and the purchaser are subject to carry out their own due diligences prior to exchange and completion.

In line with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 we are duty bound to carry out due diligence on all of our clients to confirm their identity. Rather than traditional methods in which you would have to produce multiple utility bills and a photographic ID we use an electronic verification system. This system allows us to verify you from basic details using electronic data, however it is not a credit check of any kind so will have no effect on you or your credit history. You understand that we will undertake a search with Experian for the purposes of verifying your identity. To do so Experian may check the details you supply against any particulars on any database (public or otherwise) to which they have access. They may also use your details in the future to assist other companies for verification purposes. A record of the search will be retained.

Dimensions given are approximate and should not be used to order carpets, furniture or any other fitting. In line with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 we are duty bound to carry out due diligence on all clients to confirm their identity. Rather than traditional methods in which you would have to produce multiple utility bills and a photographic ID we use an electronic verification system. This system allows us to verify you from basic details using electronic data, however it is not a credit check of any kind so will have no effect on you or your credit history.

You understand that we will undertake a search with Experian for the purposes of verifying your identity. To do so Experian may check the details you supply against any particulars on any database (public or otherwise) to which they have access. They may also use your details in the future to assist other companies for verification purposes. A record of the search will be retained.

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Free Valuation: Please contact the office on to make an appointment. Residential Lettings and Management: If you are interested in letting out your property or are considering renting a property, please contact .

Professional Survey Department: If this property should not meet your requirements and you decide to purchase a property not marketed by ourselves, we would be delighted to offer our professional services to you should you require an independent survey on the property you intend to purchase.

We offer a full range of professional surveys including the RICS Home Buyers' Survey and Valuation Reports, and full Building Surveys. For professional survey and valuation advice.