Stunning Grade II-listed Georgian residence, hidden away on an 0.66 acre plot

This handsome 4/5 bedroom Grade II-listed Georgian residence is hidden away on an 0.66 acre plot, with expansive gardens and garaging, and grand three-storey 3496 sqft accommodation exemplary of its era.

To give a glimpse into the history of Tickford House, it was built in the 18th century, and rebuilt in parts after a fire in Victorian times. Once a school, the property passed to a farmer, Salmons coachworks company, then laid empty for years, rose bushes growing through the floorboards, until it was later restored by a family of builders and funeral directors in the 1960s.

It makes sense that this was, and still is, home to those in the automotive industry, being next door to the historic home of Aston Martin, and with a level of parking fit for a fleet. The secure gated gravel driveway provides plenty, and the triple garage and double car port grant protection from the elements. The driveway has been a location for car photoshoots, and the office, once staffed by a team of ten, has space to display vehicles.

The acreage also encompasses gorgeous grounds, with a magnificent central cedar and a small parterre of wildflowers to the front, and a beautiful, bountiful southwest-facing garden to the rear, lovingly and regularly tended to by a gardener. There are established trees including magnolia, apple, plum and walnut, as well as bushes including blackberry and mulberry, and a wide range of plants and flowers. The patio spans the full width of the house for ample seating options, and the owners have added a Savannah Breeze House, giving them a sheltered space to gather friends and family to watch sports, celebrate events, even sit outside for Christmas dinner.

The house, as well as the frontage, is akin to the setting of a magazine shoot, with inspiring interiors and lots of original features. The owners have lived here for over 20 years, and they’ve done an exceptional job in completely transforming and conscientiously maintaining the property, including replacing the roof only two years ago. Just a few of the fabulous features throughout include the original staircase, stained glass windows, fireplaces, ornate coving and ceiling roses, wall panelling, picture rails, and fluted brass light switches.

The rooms are varied, from formal dining and drawing rooms, to a light-filled sitting area and a stunning kitchen, to a sweet little porch at the back for looking out over the garden in all weathers. There are conveniences such as a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom, and annexe potential if converting the self-contained office. To the first and second floors, all four of the bedrooms are substantial, and the home office on the ground floor could well be a fifth double bedroom. Bedroom two has an en suite, and the primary bedroom, private to the top floor, has an adjacent attic room with potential and plumbing for another. The family bathroom on the first floor is fitted in a period style, with a Royal Doulton sink and wc, and a rolltop clawfoot freestanding bathtub.

The most significant space for a family is the kitchen. This has a modern farmhouse feel, with painted wooden cabinetry, mottled granite worktops, a central quartz-topped island, a ceramic butler sink, stone tiled flooring, a vaulted ceiling, and a fireplace with a log burner. There are gaps for a gas range and all the everyday appliances.

Aside from the desire for a bigger house, one that would act as a base for their family and afford separate space for running a business, what drew the owners to Tickford House in 2000 was its unbeatable plot in an unmatched location. Hailing from Newport Pagnell, they were aware of all its appeals, and everything the riverside market town has to offer is on the doorstep. There are shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, greenspaces such as Bury Field Common, sports facilities such as football and tennis clubs and Middleton Pool and Fitness Centre, and the town hosts annual events such as a carnival and a Christmas lights switch-on. For schooling, you can walk to primaries and Ousedale secondary from Tickford House, and independents are a short drive away. Commuting into the capital is convenient, with direct rail services from both Milton Keynes and Bedford, and Junction 14 of the M1 mere minutes away.

This is your chance to be part of Tickford House’s next chapter, living in the charming market town of Newport Pagnell.