Albury, Thame, Oxfordshire

Ashbourne House is a considerable and beautifully presented modern family residence offering over 3,400 sq. ft. of bright, luxury accommodation arranged over three floors.

The grand entrance hall with its wood panelling, central staircase, boot room and cloakroom flows through an initial trio of light-filled reception rooms. These include a 24 ft. triple aspect drawing room with a wood-burning stove and French doors to the rear terrace, a snug/T.V. room with fitted furniture, and an adjacent formal dining room. The accommodation then flows through into the attractive open-plan kitchen, breakfast room and into the peaceful garden room with French doors to the patio. The kitchen benefits from a wide range of bespoke wall and base cabinetry, wooden worksurfaces and a central island with an inset butler sink. There are various integrated appliances, including a black five-oven AGA range stove and a separate oven with gas hob. A separate utility room continues with butler sink, wall and base cabinetry with door to outside. The ground floor accommodation benefits from underfloor heating.

On the first floor there are four sizeable light filled bedrooms and a deluxe family bathroom with dual sinks and cast iron roll top bath, all arranged around the spacious galleried landing. Three of the bedrooms enjoy the use of sleek en suite shower rooms, with the larger principal also offering double doors to a private balcony with far-reaching countryside vistas.

On the second floor a fifth bedroom makes up the generous 22 ft. attic space.

The property is approached over a quiet country lane to dual wrought-iron electric gates opening onto a gravelled driveway and generous forecourt with mature trees. This offers ample parking beside the home and leads to the double garages and annexe. A paved rear terrace with pergola offers the ideal spot for al fresco dining, followed by large expanses of manicured level lawn with young herbaceous planting and hedged borders. The main garden is enclosed via timber fencing, with the land and paddocks extending further.
The annexe accommodation comprises an entrance hall with stairway and store cupboard flowing into a well-appointed kitchen with cabinetry, worksurfaces and appliances, including a range stove and inset sink and a bedroom completing the ground floor. The first floor is home to a 29 ft. multi-aspect sitting room/additional bedroom and a modern shower room.

The ancient hamlet of Albury is tucked away and surrounded by scenic countryside offering a wealth of outdoor pursuits. A historic church and a small cluster of historic homes make up this idyllic corner of Oxfordshire yet is just 4 miles from the thriving market town of Thame. There is a local cricket ground, Pub, Village hall and nearby The Oxfordshire Championship Golf Club and Hotel. A wide range of further amenities are available in Thame, including independent shops, Waitrose supermarket, banks, a library, quality eateries and a health centre. An extensive array of further well-regarded educational, cultural and retail facilities can be found in the acclaimed city of Oxford, at around 14 miles distant. The M40 offers convenient road links, with Haddenham Parkway train station offering fast and regular services to London.