Aldwycks Close, Shenley Church End, MK5

This is probably one of the most unique houses you’ve ever seen! Everything about this property is high quality, super stylish, and executed to exacting standards. The location is top tier, in a prime city yet in a peaceful, tree-lined close of bespoke, executive homes. The spectrum of what's available ranges from a city centre of endless amenities and a mainline station to a quaint reading garden, a local church at the doorstep and pottery classes just a stone’s throw away. The property overlooks the sought after Denbigh School’s fields, and is within its catchment area.

Originally designed by a structural engineer in 2003, the current owners took over in 2016, completely renovating the house into the spectacular residence it is today. One of our favourite changes is the addition of an indoor swimming pool—a real rarity in this location. The approximately 25’ pool is surrounded by Italian anti-slip floor tiles with a sleek automatic integrated cover for when not in use. The kitchen area to the corner, fully-fitted shower room, bi-fold doors onto the garden and separate access to the front make this perfect for pool parties away from the main house.

For summer soirees—extra large or small and intimate—the garden also presents a significant opportunity for hosting. The south-facing aspect affords sunshine throughout the day, and the tall conifer and laurel hedging entirely screens the garden from neighbouring properties. The expansive driveway and double garage to the front provide parking for plenty of vehicles, with the added security of electric gates and CCTV.

When working, the home offers a sanctuary of space, seclusion and serenity to focus, in particular on the ground floor. There’s plentiful storage and desk space, a wonderful outlook over the garden, and ultra-fast WiFi is available.
The living areas of the accommodation are all magnificent. Each room has been presented in fine taste, with high specifications, such as seamless Spanish porcelain flooring on the ground floor, as well as air conditioning in the reception rooms and south-facing bedrooms. The most immediately impressive feature is the tremendous window in the reception hall, best appreciated from the galleried landing.

To one side of the reception hall is the formal lounge with fireplace, the adjoining family room with fantastic vaulted ceiling, and a hallway leading to the swimming pool. To the other side: the dining room with bi-folds onto the patio, as well as the triple aspect kitchen, which boasts integrated Smeg appliances, two Blanco sinks, and a Quooker boiling water tap. We adore the unique granite leatherite worktops, which blend exquisitely with the colours and materials used throughout the kitchen.

Set over the first and second floor are six/seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. The master suite extends the whole depth of the house, including a dressing room, an en suite shower room, and a delightful Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. The annexe delivers versatile accommodation for multi-generational living, incorporating a lounge, kitchenette and utility areas, and a bedroom with a dressing area, en suite, and a private balcony. The guest suite to the second floor has been sectioned into a lounge/study, kitchenette/utility, bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and an en suite.

All bathrooms have individual, contemporary suites with Hansgrohe and Duravit fittings.

The care, attention and creativity shown in the design and finish of this house is apparent throughout every room. There’s so much to be said about the feeling that emanates from a home, and the aura here is unrivalled.