House For Sale £975,000
Classic yet contemporary.
Description
Enjoying a sense of rural tranquillity that belies its close proximity to beautiful historic market towns nearby, The Old Rectory offers sophisticated twenty-first century living, blended perfectly within the classic country cottage paradigm.
Dating to the 17th Century, today Grade II listed, this beautiful home has been sensitively brought into the modern day by the current owners. Gorgeous period features contrast beautifully against crisp, light-filled interiors, while versatile living spaces nestle harmoniously alongside cosy old nooks. From the sitting room with its impressive inglenook fireplace and wide exposed floorboards, to the beautifully contemporary kitchen/dining room, every room displays its own distinct character and the juxtaposition of these two images is truly captivating.
The kitchen enjoys a glorious triple aspect and has been luxuriously hand crafted with sumptuous ink blue units, including a large central island. Contemporary steel doors lead out to the rear garden, along with a dramatic vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, contribute yet further to this beautiful space, which is sizeable enough to also accommodate a large farmhouse table at one end.
The property has a total of three principal bedrooms located on the first floor, along with a chic, period-style bathroom. All three bedrooms are double rooms, and there is also a study/fourth bedroom on the ground floor which could provide additional guest accommodation when needed.
Outside, to the rear, a lovely country garden can be found; secluded and private, it is a beautiful haven of tranquillity. To the side, a driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to a large detached garage/workshop. A second side garden features mature trees, shrubs, flower borders and a pond. To the front, a pretty courtyard has ample space for pots and a small table and chairs.
This rural idyll offers the best of both worlds; a perfect opportunity to 'live the countryside dream', while nearby Tring and Berkhamsted, with all their coffee shops, bars and restaurants, are conveniently located just down the road when you need them.
Location
The pretty village of Wigginton is situated amidst glorious, rolling countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Village facilities include a pre-school, St Bartholomew's C-of-E Primary School, a pub and restaurant, while the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village is ideal for walking, and includes Tring Park, together with miles of tucked-away footpaths.
The busy, nearby market towns of Berkhamsted, Tring and Chesham are highly desirable for commuters, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline train stations at Berkhamsted and Tring provide a regular and direct link to London Euston in a little over 30 minutes, while the Metropolitan line at Chesham also offers convenient access to London's underground network. Major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8 and J9). The A41 dual carriageway provides an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Aylesbury.
There is a good range of leisure and recreational facilities in the area, including the National Trust's 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate and the Grand Union Canal, and golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted, and The Grove. Tring features a branch of the Natural History Museum and the Pendley Court Theatre, and various sporting activities can be found throughout the local area. Alternatively, for those seeking five-star pampering, the world renowned Champneys Health Resort can be found practically on the doorstep.
Local educational facilities are excellent, including Tring School. For those wishing to use the independent sector, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Berkhamsted School, and Chesham Preparatory School all have superb reputations.
Berkhamsted and Tring offer a wide range of coffee shops, restaurants, parks and shops; both towns feature a superb variety of independent boutiques, together with the national names you would expect to see - Costa, Waitrose and M&S Food Hall among many others. The larger towns of Hemel Hempstead and Watford, meanwhile, offer wider facilities. Milton Keynes and London are both easily accessible too.
Description
Enjoying a sense of rural tranquillity that belies its close proximity to beautiful historic market towns nearby, The Old Rectory offers sophisticated twenty-first century living, blended perfectly within the classic country cottage paradigm.
Dating to the 17th Century, today Grade II listed, this beautiful home has been sensitively brought into the modern day by the current owners. Gorgeous period features contrast beautifully against crisp, light-filled interiors, while versatile living spaces nestle harmoniously alongside cosy old nooks. From the sitting room with its impressive inglenook fireplace and wide exposed floorboards, to the beautifully contemporary kitchen/dining room, every room displays its own distinct character and the juxtaposition of these two images is truly captivating.
The kitchen enjoys a glorious triple aspect and has been luxuriously hand crafted with sumptuous ink blue units, including a large central island. Contemporary steel doors lead out to the rear garden, along with a dramatic vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, contribute yet further to this beautiful space, which is sizeable enough to also accommodate a large farmhouse table at one end.
The property has a total of three principal bedrooms located on the first floor, along with a chic, period-style bathroom. All three bedrooms are double rooms, and there is also a study/fourth bedroom on the ground floor which could provide additional guest accommodation when needed.
Outside, to the rear, a lovely country garden can be found; secluded and private, it is a beautiful haven of tranquillity. To the side, a driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to a large detached garage/workshop. A second side garden features mature trees, shrubs, flower borders and a pond. To the front, a pretty courtyard has ample space for pots and a small table and chairs.
This rural idyll offers the best of both worlds; a perfect opportunity to 'live the countryside dream', while nearby Tring and Berkhamsted, with all their coffee shops, bars and restaurants, are conveniently located just down the road when you need them.
Location
The pretty village of Wigginton is situated amidst glorious, rolling countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. Village facilities include a pre-school, St Bartholomew's C-of-E Primary School, a pub and restaurant, while the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village is ideal for walking, and includes Tring Park, together with miles of tucked-away footpaths.
The busy, nearby market towns of Berkhamsted, Tring and Chesham are highly desirable for commuters, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline train stations at Berkhamsted and Tring provide a regular and direct link to London Euston in a little over 30 minutes, while the Metropolitan line at Chesham also offers convenient access to London's underground network. Major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8 and J9). The A41 dual carriageway provides an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Aylesbury.
There is a good range of leisure and recreational facilities in the area, including the National Trust's 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate and the Grand Union Canal, and golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted, and The Grove. Tring features a branch of the Natural History Museum and the Pendley Court Theatre, and various sporting activities can be found throughout the local area. Alternatively, for those seeking five-star pampering, the world renowned Champneys Health Resort can be found practically on the doorstep.
Local educational facilities are excellent, including Tring School. For those wishing to use the independent sector, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Berkhamsted School, and Chesham Preparatory School all have superb reputations.
Berkhamsted and Tring offer a wide range of coffee shops, restaurants, parks and shops; both towns feature a superb variety of independent boutiques, together with the national names you would expect to see - Costa, Waitrose and M&S Food Hall among many others. The larger towns of Hemel Hempstead and Watford, meanwhile, offer wider facilities. Milton Keynes and London are both easily accessible too.
