Upper Church Street, Cuddington, Aylesbury
£995,000

A truly unique village home with a wonderful history.

Situated in the very heart of Cuddington village, close to the village church and enjoying attractive views, this early Victorian property offers a rare opportunity to create a truly fabulous home from a building steeped in local history. Originally The Red Lion Inn, and more recently the much-loved Annie Bailey’s restaurant, the property occupies a special place in the village’s story, having been a popular meeting place for generations of local families and diners. Parts of the exterior have been lovingly restored by a local craftsman, while the substantial internal accommodation offers exciting scope for reconfiguration and redesign, allowing a new owner to create a home perfectly tailored to their own tastes and requirements. This lovely home is within the heart of Cuddington village, just a short walk from stunning rural walks and the many amenities on offer within this small but thriving village. For the commuter, the property is just a short drive of Haddenham & Thame Parkway for London Marylebone (under 40 minutes).
Internally the original bar area has been divided to provide a cosy snug with a wood-burning stove and a separate dining room, while a large inner hallway leads to a ground-floor bedroom suite, offering flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. A particular highlight is the impressive 31' sitting room, formerly the restaurant, which opens directly onto the garden and provides a wonderful space for both everyday living and entertaining. The original restaurant kitchen has been transformed into a fabulous 24' kitchen/breakfast room, complemented by a useful utility area and offering excellent scope to create the heart of a modern family home. Other original features include a refurbished cellar.
Outside, the property enjoys a fabulous and particularly generous garden, extending to approximately 75’ in length, providing a lovely outdoor space in which to relax and entertain.