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"Dating back to the early 1800s, this former Victorian school has been thoughtfully extended and remodelled over the years to create a truly unique, spacious, and characterful family home. Nestled at the foot of Ivinghoe Beacon within the picturesque Chiltern Hills, it enjoys a semi rural lifestyle in the charming hamlet of Ivinghoe Aston, all while being conveniently close to market towns such as Tring and Leighton Buzzard.

The original Old School House remains at the heart of the property, now complemented by a sympathetically designed two storey extension that blends modern practicality with historic charm. Entering through the extension, you ll find an inviting inner porch with ample space for coats and shoes, leading to a well appointed kitchen breakfast room. The kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a magnificent AGA cooker as its centerpiece. There s space for a breakfast table with views over the garden. Study store. Downstairs W C.. Utility boot room with door leading to the garden.

Moving into the original section of the house, you ll discover a stunning dining room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams and dual aspect windows. This flows seamlessly into a spacious and cozy living room, where an Inglenook fireplace takes center stage, creating the perfect setting for winter evenings by the fire. Low beams and period details enhance the warmth and character of the space. An additional reception room, currently used as a music room, offers further flexibility and retains the original front door from the building s historical roots. Completing the ground floor is a large rear conservatory.

The home s charm continues upstairs with two staircases leading to the first floor. The staircase in the music room accesses two double bedrooms, including the main bedroom, a spacious room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and stunning countryside views. A second staircase, accessed from the inner hallway near the kitchen, leads to the same main bedroom, along with two further double bedrooms one with an en suite shower room and a family bathroom. The layout offers flexibility for family living.

From the first floor, there are scenic views of Ivinghoe Beacon and the surrounding countryside.

Externally, the property boasts a gravel laid driveway with ample parking space, gated access to the rear, and a southerly facing garden. The mature rear garden provides a tranquil haven with countryside views, a spacious lawn for family activities, and a double garage to the side.

This is a home with history, character, and incredible versatility perfectly suited for creating your dream family residence in an idyllic location.


Location
Set against the rolling Chiltern Hills, the hamlet of Ivinghoe Aston offers a quintessential countryside lifestyle with modern conveniences nearby. The village features a community owned pub, The Village Swan, along with recreational grounds. A short drive away, the neighboring villages of Ivinghoe and Edlesborough provide a wider range of amenities, including excellent schools and catchment for Aylesbury Grammar Schools.

The market towns of Tring and Leighton Buzzard offer further shopping and leisure facilities, as well as rail connections to London in approximately 30 40 minutes. This makes Ivinghoe Aston an ideal location for commuters and those seeking the perfect blend of rural living and accessibility.

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