4 bedroom country house for sale

A delightful Grade II Listed cottage set in approximately 9.5 acres with a spectacular view up to Ivinghoe Beacon.

Occupying a simply wonderful position surrounded by open fields and complete privacy, this exceptional setting is hard to beat. Dating in origin from the 17th Century, Diblocks Cottage was extended and substantially refurbished during the last decade, delivering a genuine balance of character and ease of living.

The front door opens into a reception lobby, with cloakroom and storage cupboard. The family room/snug has a fireplace with wood burner and access to the utility room. The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room is a new addition and has a great view of the gardens. Well fitted with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances, a superb multifunctional Aga set up and granite work surfaces. The study has a fabulous view up to Ivinghoe Beacon, as does the dining room and sitting room. The latter also has an open fireplace and casement doors out to the garden.

On the first floor the principal bedroom is in the new section and has fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, a single and a large well-appointed family bathroom. All the latter have fabulous open views.

NB. The ceilings in some areas of the ground floor are less than 6' in height.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via an electric gate with a long private drive leading to a large gravel forecourt providing plenty of parking. There is a timber barn style double garage with adjacent store.

The setting is sublime with generous formal gardens, a spectacular pond, paved seating areas to sit and take in the views, together with colourful borders. There are three paddocks all enclosed with post and rail/stock fencing or natural boundaries.

LOCATION
Ivinghoe Aston is a small village situated at the foot of Chilterns and below Ivinghoe Beacon. Within the village there is a public house which is owned by the villagers and offers excellent food as well as a focal meeting point. The nearby village of Ivinghoe provides a range of local facilities including a post office, general stores and a primary school. Shopping facilities are available in the market towns of Tring and Berkhamsted, as well as the larger towns of Aylesbury and Leighton Buzzard. The city of Milton Keynes is also within easy reach. There are a number of good primary schools in the area and grammar schools can be found in Aylesbury.

Mainline railway stations can be found at Tring and Cheddington, with travelling times to London Euston in approximately 45 and 52 minutes respectively.