Drayton Beauchamp, Buckinghamshire, HP22

Originally converted in 1972-3 employing a local architect to preserve the main features (including some of the old elm timbers), this fabulous barn enjoys an impressive part-vaulted main reception room with minstrels' galleries. As you enter the 15 ft reception hall, you are drawn to the beautiful L-shaped 31 ft x 25 ft drawing/dining room with beech flooring and underfloor heating, an inglenook fire place and wood-burning stove. Full height picture windows and doors to the sides let in plenty of natural light. The wealth of beams gives the room a lovely feel whilst remaining light and airy. The refitted kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with units, extensive work tops plus a built-in double oven, electric hob and access to the porch and garden. The utility room provides valuable storage space with an adjoining walk-in cloaks cupboard/pantry and separate WC. At the other end of the property is a ground floor study which could be used as a fifth bedroom using the adjoining shower room. On the first floor are four double bedrooms served by two bathrooms (one with separate shower) and two staircases with access to the minstrels' galleries. The property is not Listed and has shared drainage with the two other barns via a Klargester system, underfloor heating to the majority of rooms and double-glazed windows throughout.

Outside

Approached via a private shared drive with an in-out drive and area of lawn for the property itself. This provides ample parking for at least four cars and access to the detached double garage with an electrically-operated roller door and large roof void above. To the side is a private courtyard with a paved terrace and ornamental shrubs. To the rear, there is a stunning small lake with weeping willow trees and a terrace near the house making it superb for entertaining. The lake has been well managed with water lilies in abundance. The large level lawns lead down the garden with a fruit/vegetable area, a heated greenhouse and a garden shed. The gardens are bordered by mature hedging/fencing allowing a good degree of privacy and a south-westerly aspect.

Situation

Drayton Beauchamp is a sought-after hamlet, intersected by the Icknield Way (an old Iron Age trading route) with a lovely mix of character homes and a 15th C church. There is an abundance of open countryside nearby, with the centres of Aston Clinton, Tring and Wendover providing all shopping requirements and amenities. The nearby A41 provides a fast connection to the M25 with mainline stations at Wendover and Tring (for Marylebone and Euston). The area features some highly regarded schools which are within catchment including Berkhamsted (private) and Aylesbury Grammar, details of which can be obtained from the local authority.