5 bed country house for sale

Burts Lane, Long Crendon, Aylesbury HP18

A stunning and generously proportioned four/five-bedroom character cottage, set within a large, beautifully maintained garden in the highly desirable Buckinghamshire village of Long Crendon. Approximately 2,200 sq ft of charming living space.

Location
Long Crendon is a village rich in history and character, home to a captivating collection of period properties that span the centuries. The enchanting High Street is anchored by a magnificent 14th-century grey limestone church and lined with a delightful blend of colour-washed houses and 17th-century cottages. The village offers an excellent range of local amenities, including a Post Office, butcher, general stores, coffee shop, restaurants, and churches representing various denominations. Residents also enjoy several welcoming public houses and a renowned local restaurant, making Long Crendon a vibrant and highly attractive place to live.

Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after Buckinghamshire village of Long Crendon, Burts Lane is a charming and beautifully presented four/five-bedroom detached character cottage. Dating back to the 19th century, this delightful home blends period features with versatile living spaces, all set within a mature and wonderfully landscaped garden.

Upon entering through a characterful wood-panelled front door with decorative diamond-shaped glass panes, the welcoming entrance hall offers access to a cloakroom, coat/shoe cupboard and the staircase leading to the first floor.

The home’s light-filled, L-shaped family room flows seamlessly into the kitchen/breakfast room, where fully glazed doors frame lovely views of the rear garden and open onto the lower sun terrace—perfect for indoor-outdoor living.

The sitting room, with a warm front aspect, features a beautiful fireplace with brick piers, an oak beam, and a cosy wood-burning stove. A glazed internal wall allows light to pour in from the adjoining family room/dining area. Beyond the sitting room, a versatile second living space/snug/dining room provides a peaceful retreat, complete with another wood-burning stove and a striking full-height fitted cupboard with arched oak doors—ideal as a wine store and for secure storage, including a built-in safe.

The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is a true centrepiece, showcasing handmade oak cabinetry, honeycomb granite worktops, and a tiled floor. The large central island, topped in oak, incorporates a breakfast bar and two butler sinks with a drainer. A Falcon range cooker with a 5-ring gas hob, double ovens, and a grill caters to the most enthusiastic home cooks. The kitchen also includes a larder cupboard, a garden-access door, and a second staircase to the first floor.

Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom features a stunning exposed stone wall and an en-suite shower room overlooking the garden. The luxurious en-suite includes twin white basins set into black marble surfaces with oak cabinetry. Three further generously sized bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, while one offers a vaulted ceiling and French doors opening to a raised terrace—an idyllic spot to enjoy the garden. The family bathroom is finished in a contemporary white suite with a power shower over the bath. A fifth bedroom is currently used as a study, thoughtfully fitted with shelving and a built-in desk.

Outside

The cottage is accessed via a gated front entrance leading along a path to stone steps and up to the upper terrace and the expansive rear garden. With three sun terraces, a large lawned area, and a spacious summer house equipped with lighting and electricity, the garden provides a wonderfully flexible outdoor space for entertaining, relaxation, and family enjoyment.