Church Road, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes, MK17

Prized for its private setting, yet within walking distance to all that Woburn Sands High Street has to offer, Aspley Heath is immersed by the protected 360 hectares of Aspley Woods.

Highland was heavily extended in 2012 to create a layout fit for modern living, whilst the current owners also had a new garage block built in 2016. They did so by using the same architect that did the extension to ensure cohesion throughout the home.

The house is set back from the road and is secured by electric gates which open to an impressive driveway. There is a camera system installed to add further security, and Aspley Heath benefits from a private security company who offer different levels of response.

You enter the house via a double-height entrance hall that has floor to ceiling windows, which is a precursor to the theme of this home - space and light. The majority of the downstairs living space is open-plan with dedicated areas which can adapt as your needs change.

The Leicht kitchen has three eye-level ovens with two warming drawers. The hob is located on the island which separates the kitchen from the rest of the living space. The silestone worktops have anti-bacterial technology and cover both the island and the side of the kitchen which houses the Blanco sink. A door leads through to the utility room which has space for a stacked washing machine and tumble/dryer, and there is also a side door leading to the garden (which also has a gate to the front driveway making it an ideal entrance if returning from a walk in the surrounding woodlands).

There are bi-fold doors which open the kitchen up to the granite paved patio, as well as there being large bi-fold doors off two aspects of the sitting room. This area is sure to be a firm favourite of a new owner as it offers the ideal place to sit and chat during the day or into the late evening. There is a dedicated living room off this space which has further bi-fold doors. The living room has a cinema room vibe to it and serves as a quieter space to retire to in the evening. The floating fireplace makes relaxing in this room even easier.

A dedicated dining area provides the perfect spot to host lavish dining parties as it can hold a grand dining table. Even more bi-fold doors open up to a part of the garden which is hidden from the main lawn area, and is a space where you can enjoy a digestif with your guests around a chiminea.

Downstairs is completed by a separate reception room which is currently being used as a home office come snug. There are French doors to the front driveway as well as a wet room meaning this room could become a downstairs bedroom should the need arise. If you are looking for multi-generational living, this space could easily become an annexe as there is access to the garage block which was purposefully designed so it could be separated off to add a kitchen to this room. This is further added to by the fact that even more bi-fold doors have been added to this section of the garage, meaning the garden area off the dining room could be utilised as a private space for an annexe.

If multi-generational living isn't required, the garage adds a brilliant multi-functional room to this home. Whether it be to store precious vehicles or even be used as a home gym, it's easy to agree that the owners have added an impressive space.

The garden is truly surprising. As the trees on Aspley Heath all have preservation orders to maintain the aesthetic, some plots can suffer from a lack of natural light. That isn't the case with Highland, meaning you can enjoy the sun all day whilst benefitting from the privacy provided by no overlooking windows from neighbouring properties. There are dedicated seating and dining areas as well as a flat lawn for children to play.

A floating oak staircase takes you to the first floor where you'll find five bedrooms. The main bedroom has frosted windows so you have privacy without blinds or curtains blocking natural light. There is a space for a seating area in front of the Juliet balcony which overlooks the garden. The ensuite has a sliding glass door so as not to encroach on the room space.

Bedrooms two and three are very similar, but bedroom two has its own Juliet balcony also overlooking the garden. These rooms have a boutique hotel vibe to them as the clever ensuite design means the shower cubicle is a main feature of the room. Guest and children are sure to love the freestanding sink which is in the main room, but is separated from the bed area by a suspended mirror.

Bedrooms four and five are both being used as dressing rooms, but are comfortable doubles should you need them to be (the wardrobes in these rooms are freestanding and so can be easily removed). Bedroom four also has access to a terrace overlooking the front. These two bedrooms are served by the four piece family bathroom which has a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower.

In all, Highland offers a layout rarely seen on Aspley Heath meaning that you can enjoy its serene surroundings without compromising on modern living. Offered with no upper chain, it could be the perfect forever home for a lucky new owner.