Biggs Lane, Dinton, HP17

A home steeped in history and shaped by generations of village life, this Grade II listed thatched cottage represents the careful unification of three period cottages into one substantial and wonderfully characterful family residence. Set at the heart of the cherished Buckinghamshire village of Dinton, the house tells a story of craftsmanship, tradition and family living, surrounded by mature, wrap around gardens that have clearly evolved alongside the home itself.
The welcoming entrance hall immediately introduces the cottage’s heritage, where an original bread oven stands as a reminder of the home’s earliest purpose and daily life centuries ago. From here, a series of thoughtfully connected reception rooms unfold, each retaining it's own individuality while lending themselves beautifully to family gatherings and everyday life.
The sitting room is a comforting and sociable space, centered on a wood-burning stove and overlooking rose gardens that bloom with the seasons. It is a room designed for evenings spent together, warmed by firelight and conversation. A second reception room, presently used as a home office, offers wonderful flexibility for family needs, serving equally well as a snug, family room or ground floor bedroom, with easy access to a downstairs WC. An under-stairs cupboard, now used as a wine store, adds a practical yet characterful touch.
At the very heart of the house lies the dining room, a space rich in historic detail, with exposed beams and a magnificent inglenook fireplace complete with its original bread oven and spice cupboard. This is a room steeped in tradition, ideal for hosting celebrations, family feasts and marking milestones together. From here, the home flows naturally into a welcoming kitchen breakfast room, also featuring an inglenook fireplace, forming a natural hub for everyday life. With direct access to the gardens, a separate utility room, and an additional staircase leading upstairs, this area has clearly been shaped around the rhythms of family living.
The first floor is arranged across two landings, creating a sense of privacy and balance. There are three generous double bedrooms and two further bedrooms, one currently serving as a dressing room, all offering peaceful outlooks over the gardens. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation, serving the needs of a growing household.

Outside

Outside, the wrap around gardens provide a series of established and much loved spaces, from rose borders and vegetable beds to lawns ideal for play, relaxation and summer gatherings. These grounds reflect years of careful tending and enjoyment. A detached double garage, complete with a workshop area, offers ample space for storage, hobbies and family projects. The plot measures 0.44 of an acre.

Situation

The small village of Dinton offers a cricket club, a village hall, an award winning community owned pub (The Seven Stars) and a Grade I-listed, 12th-century church which plays host to festivals and concerts. A range of shops and amenities are available in Haddenham (3.5 miles) where there is also a health centre, dentist, a library, cafes and restaurants and public houses. The area is interwoven with a network of public footpaths through open fields and woodland. Buckinghamshire is renowned for its private and state education (including grammar schools) and there is a good choice of primary schools in Dinton, Cuddington and Stone whilst Aylesbury offers highly regarded grammar schools. Oxford offers a very good selection of private schools including The Dragon and Headington School for girls. Whilst enjoying a fine rural setting, the village benefits from ease of access to the M40 (Junction 6 at Lewknor) and the Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station provides main line railway services to London Marylebone in 40 minutes (fast train). The Oxford Tube coach service stops at Lewknor and runs to London Marble Arch and Victoria.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-64861