The ideal thatched cottage in quiet, English village setting

‘Cobblers Cottage’ in Weston Turville, Buckinghamshire, still has the sense of over 300 years of history reflected in its tidy thatch, original oak beams and rustic white walls.

Dating back to the reign of William and Mary, ‘Cobblers Cottage’ in Weston Turville still has the sense of over 300 years of history reflected in its tidy thatch, original oak beams and rustic white walls. The ‘original’ lych gate still provides the entrance to this quintessential English ‘chocolate box’ cottage, which is on the market with Christopher Pallet for offers in excess of £ 525,000.

One of a group of now three similar period cottages, they form an attractive small ‘hamlet’ within Weston Turville village – tucked quietly away down a private lane.

Grade II listed, ‘Cobblers Cottage’ has been extended, without any loss of character but with improvements to the size and quality of the accommodation. Indeed, the flexibility of accommodation offered would suit a wide range of purchasers including downsizers, couples and families alike.

The thatched entrance porch opens up into a welcoming entrance hall – where the beams start to work their magic! A comfortable sitting room, study (could be a fourth bedroom), well-fitted kitchen with quarry tiles, re-fitted family bathroom, separate dining room with vaulted beamed ceiling, and master bedroom with en-suite shower room are on the ground floor. The dining room and master bedroom suite could also be used as a ‘granny annexe’.

The light from the gardens streams through the ground floor – reflecting off the walls - and is enhanced by a novel ‘sun pipe’ into the kitchen, where there is a door out to the rear garden.

Upstairs, the accommodation is more traditional with a double and a single bedroom.

The secluded rear garden is approximately one-fifth of an acre and has been lovingly tended by the present owner to provide a peaceful haven in which to enjoy the views, flowers, shrubs and trees. The summer house is complemented by a number of strategically placed sitting areas from where to enjoy the surroundings of ‘Cobblers Cottage’. There is a large lawn area – so plenty of room for children to run around and play. The original well is an interesting feature – although sadly now out of use. A patio and separate outdoor dining area also provide options for enjoying the rear garden at all times of the year.

There is a gravelled driveway at the front of the cottage with space for several cars and a garage at the side. The front garden also has a small raised patio so that the sun can be enjoyed at almost any time of the day.

There is a mystery attached to the cottage though – why it is called ‘Cobbler’s Cottage’? Perhaps the new owner will uncover the answer!

Weston Turville is a sought-after village with a good local County combined school, village hall and playing fields with local shops and three public houses. Being only 2 miles from Wendover, 4 miles from Aylesbury and 5 miles from Tring, there are excellent choices of mainline train services to London and the North. Shopping and leisure facilities abound. Luton airport is quickly accessible across Dunstable Downs, with motorway links also being easily reachable.

For further information, visit christopherpallet.com.