Beechwood Drive, Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23

Occupying an elevated plot in this coveted Chilterns village, Robinswood is a house that belies its relatively recent construction with a deeply considered aesthetic that resonates in dialogue with the architecture of the neighbouring homes on Beechwood Drive. Completed almost twenty years ago, the house exudes a quiet confidence, grounded in Scandinavian-inspired restraint and meticulous attention to materiality and form.

Set on a plot of approximately 0.36 acre and backing directly onto the 5,000-acre Ashridge Estate, Robinswood enjoys a rare relationship with the landscape. Over 30 miles of trails and paths extend behind the house into ancient beech forests and open commons, offering a daily invitation to roam.

The home’s east-west orientation and extensive glazing celebrate the setting with architectural clarity. Expansive picture windows and French doors are strategically positioned to frame the Chiltern Hills beyond, while a glass-balustraded balcony creates the perfect front-row seat for golden hour light and long sunsets.

Entry is via a sweeping driveway, with generous parking and an integral garage. A series of landscaped steps lead up to the front door and a central hallway that guides the rhythm of the ground floor. At the front, a dual-aspect family room is balanced by a more expansive sitting room, where floor-to-ceiling glass invites the landscape into everyday living.

The rear of the house opens into a semi-open-plan kitchen and dining area - a sociable yet clearly zoned space defined by a sleek peninsula breakfast bar, modern cabinetry and a palette of warm, tactile materials. Underfloor heating runs beneath the engineered flooring, while a separate utility room and cloakroom offer functional discretion. A study, tucked quietly to the rear of the house, completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, four double bedrooms are arranged across a thoughtfully configured layout. Two of the bedrooms have their own en suites, with one also featuring a walk-through dressing room. The two further bedrooms share a generous family bathroom. The front-facing bedrooms are perfectly placed to make the most of the elevated views, each with large-format glazing that captures the breadth of the surrounding landscape.

The garden is tiered with care, its ascending levels defined by timber sleepers and flowering borders. At the summit, a raised deck, positioned even above the roofline, offers an extraordinary al fresco entertaining space with panoramic views. Beyond, a private section of woodland extends directly into the Ashridge Estate, blurring the boundary between domestic architecture and the natural world.

Aldbury remains one of Hertfordshire’s most sought-after villages - a conservation gem framed by common land, ancient woodland and historic architecture. Life here seems to move at a more gentle pace, centred around a traditional village green with its iconic stocks and duck pond. The village offers two characterful public houses, a cafe, a well-stocked shop and post office, and Stocks Golf Club. Despite its rural charm, Aldbury is remarkably well connected: Tring railway station is within walking distance, placing London and the wider national network comfortably within reach. For those seeking a rare balance of seclusion, style and connection to nature, Robinswood offers an exceptional place to call home.