Burns Close, Long Crendon, Aylesbury, HP18

Come on in…

The front door opens up into a light-filled hallway, with a double coat cupboard and the stairs leading up to the first floor. The floors throughout the ground floor are all heated; kick your shoes off and let the warmth from the tiles underfoot greet you. The capacious downstairs cloakroom is beautifully appointed, with a wash-hand basin in a lovely vanity unit and a modern WC.

Living Spaces…

The sitting room is to your left and has windows to the front of the property and bifold doors at the rear, leading out to the gardens. Light fills the room, adding to the calming effect of the neutral interior. In the cooler months, light the log burner and turn on the ambient lights around the fireplace to get cosy. There are glazed double doors leading into the dining area, creating a wonderful flow that is ideal for hosting guests at a party.
The study offers a wonderful space to work, free from noise and distractions. Natural light pours in from two large windows.

The Heart Of The Home…

Shaker-style kitchen units are arranged in a horseshoe shape with beautiful granite worktops, providing plenty of workspace and storage to keep any home chef satisfied. It is fully equipped with high-quality appliances, including an integrated fridge-freezer and dishwasher, a microwave and a Neff oven and grill. Your friends can pull up a stool at the breakfast bar, sipping on a glass of wine whilst you prepare dinner at the Neff induction hob, which has a stylish, discreet extractor fan in the ceiling above. Under-unit and floor-level lighting ensures the perfect ambience.
There is space for a large family dining table, with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden.

Beautiful Bedrooms…

Climb the stairs to the first floor, where the glazed balustrade wraps around the landing. There are four large bedrooms on this floor. The principal bedroom suite is an impressive oasis of tranquillity. There is plenty of space for a super-king-size bed, and double doors with a Juliet balcony, offering a lovely outlook over the gardens.
The separate, elegant dressing room has fitted wardrobes and drawer units with plenty of storage. And the en suite has a large walk-in shower, WC and his-and-hers double basin, with lighting around. The floor in this bathroom, and in all other bathrooms, is heated.
The second bedroom has a built-in wardrobe for storage with an en suite with a shower, wash hand basin and WC.
There are two further double bedrooms, each with calm, neutral decor and lovely garden views.
The delightful family bathroom has a large oval fitted bath with shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Bonus rooms…

Climb the stairs into the roof space, where you will find two large rooms, each with access to eaves storage and a skylight to fill the space with natural light. Whether you want to use this top floor as additional bedrooms, playrooms or perhaps a teenager’s pad or accommodation for an au pair or relative, the options are endless.

Glorious Gardens…

From the moment you step through the gates, you are transported to a place of intense calm, where birds sing in the trees, and the water features babble joyfully among the bright bergonias. A stone-flagged terrace encircles the property, which leads into landscaped gardens. The garden studio, made by Green Retreats, sits in the corner, a hideaway to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a moment of quiet.
There is an arbour to separate the front from the rear garden with an apple tree growing up one side and a lovely wisteria on the other.
There is space to park several cars at the front of the property, alongside the double garage, which has a large roof space that could be a great workshop, studio, playroom or home office.

Out and About…

Long Crendon is a wonderful village with a real sense of community spirit, great amenities and even a lovely village pub that is within walking distance. Thame is just a 5-minute drive away, where you can soak up the historic market town and enjoy a bit of retail therapy. There is a weekly market as well as supermarkets, including Waitrose.
Commuting is a doddle, with the Haddenham & Thame Parkway just 10 minutes away, with a direct route into Marylebone Station that takes just 38 minutes - perfect if you still need to commute into London.
The schools in the area are exceptional, within the catchment area for the Bucks Grammar Schools, and include fantastic private options and a comprehensive school.
Apple Tree Lodge is a very versatile home, definitely not one to miss.