Gibraltar's Edge, Oxford Road, HP17

Gibraltar’s Edge is a unique development of just three fine detached new homes, directly to the south of the pretty hamlet of the same name. Other hamlets within the parish of "Dinton with Ford and Upton" include Westlington and Waldridge, the names attached to each of these beautiful homes. Plot 1, Westlington, Plot 2, Upton House, and Plot 3, Waldridge House.

History dictates that John Biggs, the Dinton Hermit, lived in a cave in the village in the 17th century and was involved in the execution of King Charles 1 on 30 January 1649. Quite possibly Mr Biggs was the actual executioner. As one of the regicides, Simon Mayne also lived in Dinton, and was, after his death in imprisonment, buried here in 1661. It is possible that the executioner would have been given sanctuary and anonymity on one of the regicide's estates. Today, becoming a resident of Dinton is far less complicated, and you certainly will not be expected to live in a cave. What better place to start your new village life than in one of these beautiful new homes here at Gibraltar’s Edge. Anonymity optional!

Internally, the welcoming reception hall has a bespoke oak staircase created by AK Joinery of Witney. Just off the reception hall you have a ground floor shower room with WC and a cloaks hanging area to the side with motion detection lighting. The dual aspect sitting room has a large picture window to the front and glazed patio doors to rear, allowing an abundance of natural light to fill this space. The log burner (with log storage areas to either side) transforms the sitting room into a warm, comfortable area to rest and relax in those winter months.

Glazed internal doors lead to the dining area, (with a further set of patio doors to the rear) and opens directly to the main attraction, the stunning open plan kitchen/living area. The bi-colour Shaker-style kitchen offers generous storage space, and is topped by quartz work surfaces from The Marble Workshop. The high-end integrated appliances include two traditional ovens, a steam oven, a microwave combi, dishwasher, fridge, separate freezer and bin drawer. To complete this impressive kitchen area, a separate matching dresser with oak work surfaces has back lit display cupboards creating an ideal drinks refreshment station. 

A fully fitted boot room with bench seating and laundry, again with oak work surfaces, and the large plank Amber Buff oak effect vinyl flooring laid in a herringbone pattern completes the fabulous, ground floor picture.

On the first floor, four double bedrooms are well laid out, the principal bedroom is served by an en-suite, with the others sharing a family bathroom. Both have separate shower cubicles, good sized baths and electric heated chrome towel rails. The contemporary sanitary ware throughout is from Duravit, ensuring the theme of quality runs throughout your new home. The landing and bedrooms have been fitted with Comar Shortbread carpets.

Externally, the gravel driveway provides ample car hardstanding and turning areas, and leads to an attached double garage with electric up an over doors. A personnel door then leads to a covered rear porch area, connecting to the rear garden and the rear access to the boot room. Thoughtfully laid out with the expanding family and pets in mind!

The development as a whole is around 1.1 acres, with Plot 1, (simply named “Westlington”) enjoying around ¼ acre. The south facing rear garden is a delight in the summer months, offering high levels of privacy thanks to careful planning of Phase II, through placement and orientation of Upton House and Waldridge House. This makes the space perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining on the slate grey tiled terrace in the summer and virtually maintenance free in the winter months.  

In addition the heating comes from a Nu-Heat underfloor wet system throughout, powered by a remarkably efficient NIBE 12KW air source heat pump. This also supplies sufficient hot water for the family utilising a 300L fully insulated domestic hot water cylinder. The high level of insulation from the outside world (wall, roof and uPVC windows) retains the heat in the winter months and keeps the home cool in summer. This is further enhanced through the use of acoustic internal walls - not only reducing the transfer of noise, but locking heat into, or out of rooms as you chose. Each 50mm partition is made up of 12.5mm ply then 12.5mm plaster board on each side. Great for hanging heavy pictures too! Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.

All that remains is for you to meet your new home. Please call the office and get booked in, we would love to give you a private tour. For further information on Phase II please contact Breckon & Breckon.

Gibraltar's Edge is located 25 miles to the east of Oxford City Centre, 10 miles from J8A of the M40, 4 miles from Aylesbury, and 5 miles from the picturesque market town of Thame. Haddenham and Thame Parkway station is just 3 miles to the west, where Chiltern Railways operate very regular 43 minute service direct to London Marylebone.

Garden

0.25 acre.

Parking - Garage

Plus large driveway with turning areas.