4 bed detached house for sale

Long Marston Road, Marsworth, Tring HP23

Summary
A secluded canal side retreat surrounded by unspoilt countryside and farmland, offering a unique rural lifestyle on the outskirts of Marsworth near Tring.

Description
An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a 'lock cottage' on the outskirts of Marsworth, which sits snugly beside the Aylesbury arm of the Grand Union Canal amidst stunning gardens and enjoying panoramic views over farmland and countryside. Home to the current owners for the past 42 years or so, the property is ready for the next chapter in its history, offering superb scope for the new owners to put their stamp on things.
Approached via a track skirting the adjacent farm field, created for the sole purpose of providing vehicular access to this property, the private driveway is flanked by a large paddock on one side and a narrow woodland on the other, leading to a generous parking area and a detached double garage and outbuildings.


The gorgeous gardens which surround the property have been designed by the owners over many years and are simply a delight. Open wild areas and enchanting 'rooms' within the gardens, each with a stunning view and colourful planting have evolved over decades. There are four arbours, strategically positioned around the garden from which one can enjoy the different locations. The aforementioned paddock offers much potential and could be cleared to house animals, or used to grow vegetables or as an orchard.


The house itself stands behind a chalk stream cut into the landscape, which combined with the mature gardens provides a glorious view from the front windows. Inside, there are three reception rooms: Dining room, study and the main living room with sitting area featuring a log burner and family area looking onto the gardens. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with plenty of storage and various appliances and offers a comfortable space for less formal dining. There is a ground floor w/c and large utility/boot room. Upstairs are four double bedrooms, all with sensational views over countryside, canal or gardens, and family bathroom. The principal bedroom has en-suite shower.

Location
Lock Four Cottage is a former lock keepers cottage and is surrounded by glorious countryside with the Grand Union Canal and Startops reservoirs providing endless pathways and bridleways. The village has a charming community atmosphere with a village hall, two pubs, canal side café, and medieval church. Tring is only two miles away providing a selection of shops, restaurants and most day to day amenities along with a regular bus service to and fro. The A41 dual carriage way can be accessed at Tring linking to the M25 (J20) providing convenient access to the London airports. Tring train station offers a fast and frequent service to London Euston (approximately 38 mins) making Marsworth a popular choice for commuters looking for a country village lifestyle.

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