An exceptional blend of historic elegance and contemporary edge of village living.

Description

A charming property steeped in character, with many original period features, offering fabulous open countryside views.

Little Northover is situated in the picturesque village of Akeley, approximately three miles from the historic market town of Buckingham

The property dates back to the 17th Century, is Grade II listed, and blends period character with flexible modern living.

The kitchen/breakfast room features a picture window to the front aspect, a good range of built-in appliances and storage units. The adjacent utility/boot room provides access to the side of the property.

The dining room has fabulous views over the garden, with an adjacent study.

The lounge is divided by a brick feature open fireplace on one side and a wood burner the other.

Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom/WC.

The first floor can be accessed via two separate staircases.
The principal bedroom offers fabulous countryside views, and an en suite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower.

Accessed via the other staircase are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

To the front of the property there is ample off-street gravelled parking.

The double garage has a very useful office room above.
There are several areas to relax and entertain, and the garden offers unrivalled views over open countryside to the rear.

Location

The village name is derived from the old English for ‘oak field’ and benefits from a well established primary school and village hall.

Everyday amenities can be found at the market town of Buckingham (approximately 2.9 miles). More extensive facilities can be found at Bicester (14.2 miles) and Milton Keynes (12.9 miles), both towns also offering train links to London from Bicester to Marylebone approximately 45 minutes and Milton Keynes to Euston approximately 32 minutes.

The property is in the catchment for the Royal Latin Grammar School in Buckingham (at time of print, January 2026) with preparatory schools available at Akeley Wood, Swanbourne, Beachborough (Westbury) and Winchester House (Brackley). Senior schooling is available at Stowe, Thornton College (for girls), Bloxham, Tudor Hall and the Oxford schools.

Access to the A421 and M40, Akeley is perfect for families looking to enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle while staying connected to outstanding educational options.

Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Buckingham and Whittlebury; cinema at Buckingham and Milton Keynes; Stowe National Trust landscape gardens; motor racing at Silverstone; cinema and theatre at Milton Keynes and Oxford.

All distances and times are approximate.





Additional Info

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.