About this property

Tenure: Freehold

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful reed-thatched property and a separate cottage. Dating back to the 17th century and offering far-reaching, bucolic views of farmland and wooded hillside. Magnificent grounds at end of tranquil country lane within an AONB. Free of Listed Building status..

The house retains much of its original charm with period features including the inglenook fireplace in the dual aspect reception hall, oak doors and an abundance of exposed timber beams in many of the rooms. French "tomette" tiling adds warmth and it features in many of the ground floor rooms. Principal reception rooms include a double height drawing room with a working fireplace in the corner and French doors to the gardens, a dining room with pretty alcoves and bespoke limed oak panelling by Restall Brown & Clennell. A contemporary spiral wine cellar lies beneath the study (previously used as a fifth bedroom) and houses up to 900 bottles.
The kitchen has handmade Shaker-style units, an oil-fired Aga and a large central island. The adjoining family room overlooks the terrace and has French doors out to the garden. A ground floor guest suite comprising a bedroom and bathroom would work well for an au pair or guest. The utility room, boot room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
Rising to the first floor, there are three bedrooms each with its own bathroom. The 25 ft x 13 ft principal bedroom suite has a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and the bathroom offers spectacular views across the hillside opposite.
The self-contained detached annexe cottage is extremely spacious and perfectly suited to entertaining on a grand scale with a large reception hall on the ground floor. The adjacent kitchen has tongue and groove oak flooring and a large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Two double bedrooms on the first floor share a bathroom.

Outside
The house is approached via a gravel drive with parking space for several cars and access to the double carport and annexe. Outbuildings provide storage space and there is an additional garden shed for housing machinery at the top of the garden. The landscaped gardens are well established and a joy to behold. They benefit from a westerly aspect and there are a number of specimen trees in addition to the well-tended flower beds and large areas of lawn. Additionally, there is a tennis court in need of some attention.

Situation
On a leafy lane in a hidden valley and surrounded by open fields and wooded hills, this is an enchanting location. Just 2.3 miles from Tring and 5.5 miles from Wendover, it is well placed to take advantage of what these two market towns have to offer, as well as a network of public footpaths and bridleways in and around the Chiltern Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The A41 provides easy access to the M1 and M25 making the London Airports conveniently accessible whilst Tring station provides a rail service to London Euston in under 40 minutes.
Although the postal address is Hertfordshire, the property lies in Buckinghamshire which is renowned for its state and private education, including grammar schools in Aylesbury. The choice of local private schools includes Berkhamsted School and Tring School for the Performing Arts. Details can be obtained from the local authority.

Additional Information
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating and Superfast Fibre.

Period property

Idyllic rural setting

High degree or privacy

Separate two-bedroom annexe

Well-established gardens

Westerly aspect

Double car port and ample parking space

Tennis court

1.44 acres

Free of Listed Building status

Energy Performance Certificate