Property description
A beautiful XVI century part-thatched village home enjoying substantial and highly adaptable internal accommodation, located with the very heart of this quintessential Buckinghamshire village within substantial mature grounds. Internally, Cordwainers, Long Crendon is a wonderful family home that has been lovingly restored and extended by the current owners to provide most enviable modern day living, combined with much character and charm, as well as many original period features. Of particular note is the pretty kitchen/breakfast room opening onto the well tended formal garden, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of traditional units and has a marvelous walk in pantry. A formal sitting room and dining room both have open fireplaces and a second sitting room/family room is also located in the original part of the house. The original outbuildings have been recently converted to provide additional accommodation connected to the house, comprising a lovely study overlooking the gardens, a family room, utility room and shower room. At first floor level are four magnificent double bedrooms accessed via two separate staircases and an elegant family bathroom with a roll-top bath and shower.
Externally and of particular note are the stunning formal gardens extending in excess of 100’ to the rear and separated by an original stone wall. Laid predominantly to lawn with interesting well stocked boarders, specimen trees and shrubs, the gardens offer an excellent degree of privacy and views across Long Crendon recreational field. A secret terrace is also located at the rear of the property providing a wonderful area for entertaining.
Prime Long Crendon period properties are rarely available on the open market and we would recommend an early inspection to appreciate both the spacious accommodation and the wonderful gardens