Property description

A stunning grade II listed thatched cottage dating back to around 1610 that exhibits some outstanding original features that piece together the evolving lifestyles and building methods implemented by past occupants throughout the centuries. In more recent years the property has been sympathetically restored and substantially extended to create a flexible living environment. The cottage is also situated on the sought after High Street within the heart of the village with many period features including a large inglenook fireplace with bread oven, lime plaster walls, exposed beams, original floor boards and doors. The character accommodation consists of dining hall, living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, large study/bedroom three and two double bedrooms. To the rear of the property is an attractive and well stocked garden with terrace area directly behind the cottage. The garden contains a number of features including Victorian brick paths and trees and shrubs planted by the previous owner, Hannah Ritchie, who was a renowned artist.
This property presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a vast time line of Long Crendon history. Indeed, Hannah’s Cottage and the adjoining May Cottage are the earliest existing examples of needle makers cottages, which in their day had a communicating cupboard through which partly-processed needles could be passed.