7 bed property for sale

Bicester Road, Long Crendon HP18

Beautiful stone-built residence featuring six spacious bedrooms plus study, steeped in history and dating back to the 16th century. Arranged over 4,500 square feet of thoughtfully organised living space, this remarkable property sits impressively on 1.37 acres, complemented by a paddock and an enclosed garden kitchen at the far end of the manicured gardens benefitting from a stunning south-facing orientation.
Nestled within the charming village of Long Crendon, this versatile home is a rare gem among the area’s premium period residences—seldom available on the open market. Having been lovingly owned by the same family for 43 years, the property exudes warmth, character, and a strong sense of heritage.
The house is wonderfully suited to everyday living and entertaining with an exceptionally attractive large living room, a formal dining room with a wonderful fireplace and a beautifully appointed large kitchen/dining room with a double oven gas fired Aga and a suite of integrated Neff appliances, as well as a characterful snug/family room.
The property offers highly flexible accommodation suited to modern lifestyles, with nearly every room enjoying a double aspect, filling the home with beautiful natural light—unexpected for a house of this vintage. On the first floor, a particularly attractive large landing leads to an impressive master suite, complete with an en suite bathroom and adjoining dressing room. Four further bedrooms are served by two stylish, contemporary bathrooms. The second floor, converted in 2010, features two additional bedrooms, including an outstanding 24ft room currently used as a sitting room/study with a modern shower room.
Outside, the garden is fully deer-fenced and features an irrigation system, offering both protection and convenience, making it especially appealing to those who enjoy outdoor living. A generous terrace and formal garden lie directly behind the house, leading into an enclosed kitchen garden. Beyond, the grounds gently slope into a picturesque orchard and woodland, interspersed with natural spring-fed ponds. At the far end of the garden is a small paddock with a modern timber-framed stable, a workshop and separate vehicular access—ideal for those with equestrian or hobbyist interests.


Accommodation:
Grade II listed family home dating back to the 16th century, 4500 sq. Ft of living space including three receptions, six bedrooms, study, four bathrooms, beautiful south-facing gardens, small paddock, stunning courtyard garden to front aspect, timber barn and secondary vehicular access, garage and off-street parking. Extremely well maintained and period features were sympathetically extended on the early 20th century to provide lots of entertaining space.


Location:
Long Crendon is every bit the quintessential village in the English countryside. The high street has several independent businesses including a butcher, cafes, restaurants and a general store. There are two pubs in the village serving food for those evenings that you simply don't want to cook. There is even a farm shop for all of your fresh produce. The village has a real sense of community, with a full calendar of social events for all ages to get involved in.
Thame is just 2 miles away, where you can find larger supermarkets, many shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is easily accessible and has a route into London within just 35 minutes, which is perfect if you still need to commute for work. There are many schooling options to suit children of all ages and all budgets, including a primary school in the village. Sitting on the border of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, residents in Long Crendon have the luxury of choice regarding the available schools for their children.


In the owners words:
“We moved here in 1982 with a young family and have loved living in this house and in Long Crendon for the last 40 years. Our children have all grown up and have moved to various places with their young families but they all love to come home. And so do the grandchildren. It is a lovely community and very conveniently situated for most things.
It has been a very happy home for us and we believe that the previous owners lived here very happily with their family for decades – and the owners before them. We have been visited by both of the two previous families who lived here and were eager to share their happy memories with us.”