Eaton Bray Road

Extensively remodelled and enlarged from its mid-century origins, this substantial detached house offers an extraordinary amount of space, light and flexibility. Set within approximately a third of an acre in the Buckinghamshire village of Northall, it enjoys open countryside to the front and rear, with expansive views towards Dunstable Downs and the White Lion of Whipsnade.

The transformation has been comprehensive. Crisp architectural lines, extensive glazing and a series of interconnected living spaces have reshaped the original house into a home designed around contemporary family life. Its accommodation extends across two floors, with five double bedrooms, each with its own en suite, and a sixth readily available if required. The arrangement of the ground-floor rooms also lends itself particularly well to multigenerational living, with the potential for a self-contained suite without the need for substantial alterations.

At the heart of the house is a remarkable kitchen and breakfast room, extending more than 34ft along the rear elevation. Two islands provide generous preparation and informal dining space, while a substantial range of contemporary fitted cabinetry incorporates an induction hob, double ovens, warming drawers, two dishwashers, a fridge-freezer, separate full-height fridge, under-counter fridge and Quooker tap. A long elevation of glazed folding doors opens onto a sheltered central courtyard, bringing the kitchen into direct conversation with the garden beyond.

The adjoining reception rooms offer contrasting spaces. To the rear, the sitting room has a vaulted ceiling punctuated by rooflights, with a wood-burning stove positioned between twin picture windows that frame the garden and countryside beyond. A separate family room, at the front of the house, provides another comfortable gathering space, also with its own stove and air conditioning.

One of the property’s most interesting qualities is the adaptability of its southern wing. Currently arranged as a utility room, gym, shower room, study and garden room, these interconnected spaces offer the potential for semi-independent living with remarkably little alteration. The utility room already incorporates a hob and sink, providing kitchen facilities, while the gym could readily become a sixth double bedroom, served by the adjoining shower room. The study and garden room would provide further living accommodation, the latter opening through bifold doors towards the lawn and countryside beyond.