The property:
Dating in part from 1678 with renovations in 1878 under the auspices of the Rothschilds and renovated completely by the current owners over the last 14 years the property retains a wealth of history and traditional features with a modern twist.
Situated alongside the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal, the house is within the conservation area of Halton Village which has a wealth of character properties of historical and national interest. Village community life is very active with social events throughout the year with the added benefit of Halton Tennis Club incorporating the Health and Fitness Centre, and clubhouse with cafe and bar open to non-members. Nearby is a village shop and a superb primary (combined) school, which is Ofsted rated Outstanding. Aylesbury offers the renowned Grammar Schools (with the school bus stopping in the village), details available from the Local Authority. There are other Private Schools both preparatory and senior close by in both Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
The gardens:
Approached via electric gates, the long gravel drive sweeps past the extensive lawn and mature front garden to the oak framed double car port and store. To the rear of the car port is a 12'3 x 11'9 ft workshop with reclaimed Victorian tiles (believed to date to the late 1800s) a butler sink, an external entrance in to the kitchen with staircase up to a large 19'11 x 19'8 ft games room/home office this is ideally suited and equipped as an annexe with the added benefit of a shower room.
To the rear of the house, in addition to the private York stone patios, there are well stocked gardens with fruit trees, herb/vegetable gardens and an oak framed summerhouse (with power and lighting) which offers a flexible outdoor entertaining area. The gardens are screened with beech hedging and estate fencing along the canal and wooden fencing elsewhere. The total plot measures 0.38 of an acre.
Location:
Halton village is an attractive village with strong Rothschild influences and a thriving tennis club. In the area there are a wide range of private schools for children of all ages. Nearby Wendover has excellent schooling, as does Aylesbury with three Grammar Schools and College of Further Education.
Rail access to London Marylebone is 50 minutes from Wendover. Euston is 42 minutes from Tring.
Wendover This is a flourishing provincial and attractive town with a main line station close to the centre for quick commuter access to London together with library, health centre, public houses, restaurants and shops. Wendover retains many attractive features such as the Victorian clock tower off the High Street, the coaching inn and 14th Century Church. The town stands on the edge of the Chiltern escarpment with Coombe Hill nearby where the Boer War Memorial rises high above the Town. The whole area is renowned for its natural beauty and unspoilt rural life.
Our client says 'If you are looking for a house steeped in history but want to be in central London from leaving your front door in less than an hour, this is the property for you. Dating from 1678, this home was owned by the Fermor estate, the Dashwoods (of Hell Fire Club fame) and the Rothschilds and is now a spacious, well appointed family home. Situated directly next to the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union canal, it is perfect for dog walkers or runners and you can get to London or Birmingham, with barely a break in the path, if you feel the need. If you have a growing family, there are three grammar schools easily accessible from the school bus stop in the village'.
