MeadleAylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP17 9UD

A charming Grade II listed 16th-century former farmhouse, alongside two charming self-contained one-bedroom cottages, equestrian facilities, outbuildings and approximately 4.34 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. This unique smallholding enjoys a tranquil hamlet setting surrounded by open countryside. The property's ridge was re-thatched in April 2025.

Main House
Arranged over two floors, this characterful and beautifully presented farmhouse is brimming with period features, including fireplaces, sash windows, an array of exposed oak beams, ledge and brace doors and exposed brickwork. On the ground floor the entrance porch, with a shower room and storage, leads through to the well appointed kitchen/breakfast room, with an excellent range of units complemented by Quartz worktops and integrated appliances. Breakfast bar seating provides a perfect spot for informal dining. Beyond the kitchen is a fully fitted utility room leading through to a useful boot room. A charming sitting room enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the gardens, and features a beautiful inglenook fireplace with a wood burner. Just off this room is an additional room, ideal as a study or cosy snug. The adjacent family/dining room is an attractive space, with a further wood burning stove as a central feature. On the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from a vaulted ceiling and an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a luxurious family bath/shower room with a jacuzzi bath. All the rooms on this floor have wonderful views over the gardens and grounds.

Bothy
Thought to have originally been the coach house, this charming two-storey cottage dates back to about 1800 and has been beautifully converted. The Bothy comprises a fully fitted kitchen, well-appointed shower room, vaulted sitting/dining area with a spiral staircase to the mezzanine bedroom above.

Cottage
Perfect for multigenerational living, the single storey cottage is a cleverly converted tack room arranged with an open-plan living/kitchen area, with French doors to the garden and a separate double bedroom and bathroom.

Entertainment Room
Adjoining the cottage, this characterful room offers a really versatile space, perfect for entertaining friends and family. Features include a built-in sound system, a kitchenette with wine fridge, sink and dishwasher.

Gardens
Accessed via electric oak gates and a long gravel driveway with lighting, the gardens are a real feature of Orchard Farm. Highlights include large areas of manicured lawns, a York stone terrace for alfresco dining, a box-hedged knot garden with wisteria pergola, and superb, well stocked and maintained herbaceous borders. A walled kitchen garden offers fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, a chicken run, shed, and National Trust Alitex greenhouse.

Equestrian Facilities
Professionally built by Goodwin Stables, the block includes four loose boxes with auto waterers, a foaling box, tack room, and feed store. In addition is a manège with rubber surface and fenced paddocks. Additional outbuildings provide ample storage.

Outbuildings & Office
A separate home office provides an ideal working from home space. Multiple storage outbuildings present further potential, subject to the usual consents.

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