For Sale3 Bedroom Detached House in St Leonards, Tring, HP23£1,300,000

A three-bedroom detached cottage dating back to the early 1900s with an abundance of character and charm situated in a beautiful position surrounded by open countryside. The cottage enjoys just under an acre of formal gardens and light woodland. A hidden gem, offering magnificent vistas of the neighbouring countryside. This property was built in the early 1900s and has been extended by the current owners in more recent times. The alterations are very much in keeping with the original architecture and charm. The ground floor comprises a triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with a range-style cooker, space for a freestanding fridge and a dishwasher. It has a lovely "country" feel to it thanks to the dual aspect outlook and the traditional quarry floor tiles. Adjacent is the lovely garden room with slate flooring; perfectly designed for admiring the surroundings throughout the seasons. It flows through to the dining room located in the oldest part of the house and full of atmosphere enhanced by the open fire. The sitting room, with an open fireplace, benefits from double doors to the rear terrace and bespoke cabinetry, A cloakroom and a utility/boot room complete the ground floor accommodation. Rising to the first floor, the main bedroom is dual aspect and offers a dressing area and vaulted ceiling whilst the remaining two double bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, which features a most attractive decorative fireplace. Outside Approached via a gravel driveway with plenty of parking space, there is also a detached double carport which has an adjoining workshop/storage. In addition there is a good sized summer house to the right-hand side of the property, with power and lighting. The gardens are well established with a large area of lawn interspersed with beautifully planted and well-stocked flower bed borders, featuring some spectacular colorful hydrangeas, shrubs, small and mature trees as well as a pond - a true gardener's delight. Fields and woodland surround the house, offering wonderful countryside views with the rolling Chiltern Hills in the distance. Situation Located in the leafy hamlet of St Leonards, this property is perfectly placed to take advantage of an extensive network of public footpaths and bridle paths. The nearby market towns of Wendover (2.9 miles) and Tring (5.4 miles) cater for day-to-day shopping needs and offer a variety of restaurants and cafes including the ever-popular Rumsey’s Chocolaterie. Local pubs serving food include The White Lion in the village, The Full Moon in Hawridge and The Greyhound in Wigginton. Trains run from Wendover to London Marylebone in approximately 52 minutes and Tring to London Euston in approximately 40 minutes. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its state and private education (including grammar schools) and details may be obtained from the local authority. Property Ref Number: HAM-56622 Additional information - Gardens and woodland totaling 0.93 of an acre - Splendid views - Three bedrooms - Abundance of characterful features - Detached double carport - Summer house/studio - Plentiful parking - Tranquil location - Surrounded by glorious countryside Key information Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold