5 bedrooms House in Crafton, Leighton Buzzard, Crafton, Leighton Buzzard LU7

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Key Details

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Reception Rooms: 3
Floor Area: 3085 sq ft
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Yes
Lift: No
Outside Space: Yes

Description

We're delighted to introduce Honeysuckle Lodge, a truly fabulous five-bedroom country house with that sought-after - deftly combining its impeccable heritage with a super-cool interior that takes your breath away. Honeysuckle Lodge was built in the 1850s and formerly the gatehouse to the Rothschild dynasty's impressive Mentmore Towers, described as one of the finest houses of the Victorian era. Sequestered in the hamlet of Crafton, amidst the rolling Buckinghamshire countryside at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, the handsome half-timbered lodge offers country living at its finest, yet it's not remote, there's a pub within walking distance at Mentmore, a Mainline station, primary school, shop and two pubs in Cheddington (three miles), and bigger places such as Tring, Leighton Buzzard and Aylesbury are within a short drive. The majority of the 2,983 sq ft of accommodation is at ground level, encompassing a sensational 29x22ft open-plan kitchen/family room, equally spacious living room and conservatory, and four double bedrooms, two of them en-suite plus a family bathroom. Upstairs, a luxurious principal bedroom suite enjoys panoramic views of the countryside. Electrically-operated wrought iron gates swing open onto the gravelled drive of Honeysuckle Lodge where there's parking for multiple cars in front of the house. In addition, there is planning permission to create more space next to the driveway with a triple garage with annexe above. The chic white staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first floor. To the left is the 27x14ft sitting room, a gorgeous light-filled oasis with windows at both ends plus a French door to the side which opens onto a patio and the huge expanse of manicured lawn. The focus of this impressive high-ceilinged room is the heritage ornate white marble fireplace, now fitted with a woodburner, and this room is the favourite of the current owners who adore the cosy, relaxed ambience. Next to the living room is a big, 20x12ft Victorian-style conservatory with stained glass feature windows and French doors to the garden, it's the perfect spot for relaxing or summertime entertaining. On the other side of the entrance hall, double doors open into the fabulous kitchen/family room. You can really appreciate the harmonious merger of the historic lodge and the ultra-cool trappings of modern life in this characterful space, dominated by the double-height original leaded window which rises to the first-floor landing. The family area flows seamlessly from the kitchen, offering total flexibility of use. It can be furnished with squashy sofas for family time together, or could become a formal dining area for elegant entertaining. A couple of steps lead to the four ground-floor bedrooms, offering excellent future-proofed living. They are all good-sized doubles and two have en-suite shower-rooms. There's also a family bathroom. All the bathrooms at Honeysuckle Lodge were refitted three years ago, so they're state of the art. Climb the stairs to the landing where there's an idyllic cosy nook overlooking the family area below with panoramic views across the open countryside. It's the perfect place for placing a couple of comfy chairs to relax with a book and a coffee. The spacious 21x14ft principal bedroom enjoys those fabulous views too. It has a designer en-suite bathroom with a freestanding tub and twin washbasins. There's a spacious walk-in wardrobe leading off the bathroom. The large garden at Honeysuckle Lodge features a substantial expanse of manicured lawn with ornamental borders and a variety of mature trees. There's loads of space for children to run and kick a ball or for installation of play equipment. Keen gardeners could cultivate a vegetable garden. There's a paved patio next to the living room and conservatory and another larger terrace to the rear of the house with ornamental features and an avenue of flower-draped arbours. Enclosed by walls and fencing, the gardens enjoy inspirational countryside views all-year-round. Across the lawn, a fantastic detached and vaulted games room with bar (the Easy Tiger) is a real bonus and perfect for a young family or holiday rentals, measuring 22x17ft, it is currently set up with a pool table, darts mat and a bar with seating.

Accommodation

5 Bedrooms : Shower Room : En Suite Bathroom : 2 En Suite Shower Rooms : Reception Room : Kitchen/Dining Room : Conservatory : Games Room : Garden : Triple Garage : Driveway

Agent Contact

Stowhill Estates

Telephone: +441235751888
Email: amelia@stowhillestates.com