Property description

A handsome former Victorian farmhouse with beautifully presented accommodation, outstanding formal gardens and rural views across the vale of Aylesbury.Holly By Gollins is an outstanding example of a period family home, set in beautiful gardens encompassing the house with fine views across undulating countryside. Formerly a farmhouse constructed in circa 1850, the property has been sympathetically extended in more recent years to provide substantial family living extending to some 3,000 sq.ft. The original house has two elegant reception rooms to the front elevation, linked via a formal reception hall and enjoying an abundance of character throughout, particular mention is made of the two original fireplaces. A farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a good range of cupboard and drawer units with granite work surfaces and enjoys a pretty outlook over the formal gardens. The kitchen has a lovely fired earth floor and original exposed beams. The dining room extends to an impressive 21' and is flooded with natural light from the double aspect overlooking both formal gardens. French doors lead onto the garden and there is further access to the playroom. A large cellar provides the perfect area for a wine collection. The first floor has five very generous bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms. The bedrooms have a rural aspect and the two original bedrooms to the front enjoy wonderful views across The Vale of Aylesbury.The gardens are a particular feature of this property and are divided into three distinct areas. To the side of the house is a terraced area providing an excellent degree of privacy and an ideal setting for entertaining. Steps lead to a lawned area with rose clad trellis. There is a path that leads to another lawned area with well stocked borders and a paved terrace. Here, there is also an ancient espalier apple tree and spiraled yew topiary. The approach to the property has been recently re-surfaced and large timber gates open into a substantial area of off street parking with a detached garage and brick built garden store. There is also a terrace with an old hand pump and further formal gardens offering a good level of privacy.