£925,000

4 bed cottage for sale
Hadenham, Buckinghamshire HP17

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 3 receptions

Freehold
Added on 09/09/2026

About this property

  • Beautifully presented Grade II listed thatched cottage

  • Four bedrooms with versatile family accommodation

  • Charming seventeenth-century Wychert character

  • Wealth of exposed beams and period features

  • Well-equipped kitchen and separate dining room

  • Cosy sitting room with log-burning stove

  • Landscaped private garden with patio and pergola

  • Garage and off-road parking

  • Highly regarded local and independent schools nearby

  • Highly sought-after village location with direct London rail connections

Property Description

Matthew Davis presents a beautifully presented Grade II listed thatched family home offering four bedrooms and a wealth of period character. Believed to date from the seventeenth century, this distinctive Wychert cottage combines original architectural features with versatile accommodation, creating a wonderfully characterful home in one of Buckinghamshire's most sought-after villages.

The Home in More Detail

The property has been cherished by the same family for generations and offers a particularly versatile layout, making it equally well suited to family life, entertaining and multi-generational living.

The welcoming entrance hall leads through to a well-equipped kitchen with gas hob and excellent storage, whilst the adjoining formal dining room provides an impressive setting for entertaining, retaining attractive exposed beams and other original period details.

The cosy sitting room provides a more intimate space for relaxation, with a log-burning stove creating a warm and inviting focal point.

A particularly appealing feature of the property is the additional flexible accommodation, which includes a utility/dining room, further reception room and a generous double bedroom with its own separate entrance. This arrangement offers considerable versatility for extended family, older children, guests or those working from home.

The property retains a wealth of period features associated with its historic origins, including exposed beams, traditional construction and a striking thatched roof.

The Accommodation

The first floor provides three further bedrooms, with two benefiting from attractive vaulted ceilings.

The bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a traditional roll-top bath together with shower facilities.

The additional ground-floor accommodation provides a fourth bedroom with its own separate entrance, alongside the further reception and utility/dining spaces, creating an unusually flexible arrangement for a period property of this character.

Outdoor Space

The property enjoys a beautifully landscaped private garden, laid predominantly to lawn and complemented by a patio, stepping stones and pergola.

The garden provides a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation, whilst the mature character of the property and its traditional thatched elevations create an exceptionally attractive backdrop.

A garage provides valuable additional storage and parking, complementing the property's excellent overall practicality.

Situation and Schooling

Haddenham is one of Buckinghamshire's most desirable villages, enjoying an attractive position close to the Oxfordshire border and surrounded by open countryside.

The village offers an excellent range of everyday amenities, including shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and community facilities, together with a strong village atmosphere and a variety of clubs and activities.

The historic village centre is characterised by attractive period buildings, traditional village greens and ponds, whilst the surrounding countryside provides an extensive network of footpaths and opportunities for walking and cycling.

The area is particularly popular with families, with a choice of local primary schools including Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School and Haddenham Community Junior School, together with highly regarded secondary schooling including Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury High School and Lord Williams's School in Thame.

Independent schooling options include Ashfold School, together with a number of highly regarded schools in Oxford including Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, Radley College, Headington School and The Dragon School.

Nearby Thame provides an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, whilst Oxford and Aylesbury offer a wider range of shopping, cultural and recreational amenities.

Connectivity

Despite its village setting, Haddenham is exceptionally well connected.

Haddenham & Thame Parkway provides direct rail services towards London Marylebone and Oxford, making the village particularly attractive to commuters.

The M40 is readily accessible, providing excellent road connections towards London, Oxford and Birmingham.

Haddenham Village Centre – Within easy reach
Thame – Approx. 2½ miles
Haddenham & Thame Parkway – Approx. 2 miles
Aylesbury – Approx. 5 miles
Oxford – Approx. 12 miles
M40 – Approx. 15 minutes by road
London Marylebone – Direct rail service

Distances and timings are approximate.

Your New Chapter Awaits

The property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly characterful Grade II listed thatched home in one of Buckinghamshire's most desirable village settings.

Combining seventeenth-century architectural character, versatile family accommodation, beautifully landscaped gardens and excellent commuter connections, the property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the charm of a historic home alongside the convenience of modern village life.

Agent Notes

All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and provided for guidance purposes only. Interested parties should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

Services, tenure and council tax information should be verified by prospective purchasers through their own investigations.

Prospective purchasers should also satisfy themselves as to any restrictions or obligations arising from the property's Grade II listed status, including any requirements relating to alterations or maintenance.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks on all parties involved in a property transaction. Our partner, Movebutler, will carry out these checks on our behalf.

A non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per purchaser will be payable directly to Movebutler. This fee covers identity verification, sanctions screening and ongoing monitoring. All aml checks must be completed before an offer can be formally accepted.

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Strictly by appointment through vendors sole agent Matthew Davis:

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