Long Crendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

This exceptional Grade II Listed family home offers a mix of character and contemporary living. The property is finished to a high standard and benefits from a large rear garden.


Distinguished Grade II Listed family home
The Smithy is a distinguished Grade II Listed family home that has undergone extensive remodelling, completed to an exceptional standard throughout.
This remarkable property exemplifies the seamless fusion of contemporary living with timeless period charm, effortlessly blending modern finishes with original character features to create a truly unique and inviting home.
Upon entering the recent modern addition to this exceptional family home, you are welcomed into a stylish entrance lobby that beautifully separates the original house from the new extension, achieving a seamless blend of old and new.
Contemporary design elements carry effortlessly throughout, while exposed stone walls and original beams add a touch of period charm to the modern space.
A striking solid wooden front door, flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows and crowned with a large ceiling lantern, floods the lobby with natural light.

Ground floor
• The split-level sitting room, featuring an original Inglenook fireplace that houses a substantial wood burner, perfect for cosy evenings.
• From this entrance lobby, you’ll find two further double bedrooms, a second family bathroom, a utility room with a separate sink, all thoughtfully designed to combine practicality with elegant living.

First floor
• A staircase from the living area leads to the third bedroom and a recently refurbished family bathroom, complete with a classic roll-top bath, toilet, and basin, blending traditional elegance with modern comfort.
• Completing this versatile space is a study/guest bedroom and a separate cloakroom.
• Located on the first floor of the extension is a bright and spacious kitchen/dining room, beautifully designed to be the heart of the home. Large patio doors open directly onto the upper terrace level of the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
• The kitchen is equipped with high-quality integrated appliances, including a Smeg oven, Siemens microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a wine cooler. A generous central island, cleverly designed to incorporate a breakfast bar, sits beneath striking reclaimed industrial lighting, adding both character and practicality.
• There is ample space for a dining table, making this an ideal setting for entertaining, particularly in the summer months, when guests can enjoy views over the beautifully landscaped rear garden.

Gardens and grounds
• The property is accessed directly from the High Street via a private paved driveway and gravel footpath. The front of the home features an enclosed walled garden, with vibrant flowerbeds. A wooden gate provides secure side access, leading to the front entrance and continuing through to the rear garden.
• The upper terrace offers an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining on warm summer evenings. Beyond, a generous lawn stretches out to mature shrub borders, guiding you into a secondary garden area.
• There is a very useful and strategically placed decking area. Underneath the decking area are foundations (meeting building regs) for a home office/annexe (24/01065/VRC).
• The garden is both private and secluded, offering a tranquil setting perfect for gardening enthusiasts or young children.

Situation
Long Crendon boasts an array of beautiful character properties spanning many Centuries. The historical High Street is bound at one end by an impressive 14th Century grey limestone Church and set amongst a picturesque mixture of colour washed houses and cottages, mostly of the 17th Century.
Long Crendon enjoys a wide range of amenities including Post Office, butchers, general stores, coffee shop, restaurants and Churches catering for all denominations. A number of Public Houses and a highly regarded restaurant can also be found in the area.
For education, the village has an excellent primary school, feeding into both the reputable Lord Williams comprehensive school in Thame and the Aylesbury Grammar Schools. A number of good private schools are also situated close by.
For the commuter, the M40 (junction 8A) is approximately. 7.7 miles and a railway service into London Marylebone via the Chiltern line is located in nearby Haddenham, connecting you to London in just 37 minutes.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. The central heating is provided by gas central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 23/07/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 23/07/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire Council
Council Tax Band G

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – HP18 9AL
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