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Drayton Beauchamp, Buckinghamshire

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Akeman Residential
  • Character detached barn conversion dating back to 1828
  • Beautifully updated throughout whilst retaining original charm and features
  • Four generous double bedrooms including three with private ensuites
  • Stunning principal suite with French doors opening onto a private courtyard
  • Impressive vaulted ceilings and exposed beams throughout the home
  • Internal sun filled courtyard featuring a heated Hydra Pool and seating area
  • Attractive wraparound gardens with multiple private outdoor spaces
  • Fast rail links to London Euston and Marylebone plus easy A41 access
  • Situated in the highly desirable semi rural village of Drayton Beauchamp. Excellent access to Tring, Berkhamsted and Aylesbury amenities

Description

Why buy this home?

Tucked away in the picture perfect Buckinghamshire village of Drayton Beauchamp, Walnut Tree Barn is one of those homes that feels special the moment you arrive. Originally dating back to 1828 and thoughtfully converted circa 1972, this beautiful detached barn conversion blends timeless character with modern comfort in a way that feels effortless.

Set behind electric gates with a substantial driveway and detached double garage, the home immediately offers a sense of privacy and calm. Step inside and the charm continues throughout, with exposed beams, oak flooring, handcrafted oak doors and stunning vaulted ceilings that enhance the sense of space and character throughout the home.

Designed around a beautiful internal courtyard, the layout works perfectly for both entertaining and everyday family life. At the centre sits the heated Hydra Pool, perfectly positioned to enjoy all day sunshine whilst remaining sheltered by the surrounding accommodation. Whether it is summer evenings with friends or peaceful mornings with a coffee, this space feels like a private retreat.

The generous living and dining space is flooded with natural light, with a striking feature fireplace creating the perfect focal point beneath the vaulted ceiling. French doors open directly onto the gardens, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

The country style kitchen is equally impressive, featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams that create a wonderful sense of volume and warmth. Thoughtfully designed with entertaining in mind, it offers ample storage, extensive worktop space and a large solid wood island ideal for casual breakfasts, hosting guests or family gatherings. A separate utility room keeps the practical side of life neatly tucked away, with direct access to an additional courtyard.

All four bedrooms are generous doubles, with three benefiting from their own ensuite bathrooms. The principal suite feels particularly luxurious, complete with French doors opening onto a private private courtyard, creating a peaceful and secluded space to unwind. The fourth bedroom is currently arranged as a dressing room, although equally suited as a guest room, home office or studio depending on your lifestyle.

Outside, the gardens and courtyards wrap beautifully around the property, creating a series of private spaces to enjoy throughout the seasons. Solar panels add further practicality and efficiency to this already impressive home.

The detached double garage was unfortunately affected by an internal fire and currently requires rebuilding. However, the property price has already been adjusted significantly to reflect this, with rebuild quotations available upon request that are understood to be considerably lower than the reduction already applied. This presents an exciting opportunity for the next owner to further enhance an already exceptional home.

Drayton Beauchamp remains one of the area's most desirable villages, loved for its semi-rural setting, scenic countryside walks and peaceful atmosphere. Despite its idyllic feel, you are only a short drive from Tring, Berkhamsted and Aylesbury, all offering excellent restaurants, cafés, shopping and highly regarded schooling options.

For commuters, the location works brilliantly. Tring station provides fast and frequent trains into London Euston in around 36 minutes, whilst nearby Wendover offers services into London Marylebone. The A41 is also just moments away, connecting easily to the M25 and wider motorway network.

From walks along the Grand Union Canal to birdwatching at Wilstone Reservoir, life here offers the perfect balance between countryside tranquillity and modern convenience. Walnut Tree Barn is not simply a property, it is a lifestyle home with history, character and space to truly enjoy.

Important Notice

General: While we strive to provide sales particulars that are fair, accurate, and reliable, please be aware that they serve as a general guide to the property. Therefore, if there is any aspect of particular importance to you, we kindly request that you contact our office. We will be delighted to verify the details, especially if you plan to travel a significant distance to view the property.

Measurements: The measurements provided are intended for guidance purposes only and should not be regarded as precise.

Services: It is essential to note that we have not conducted tests on the services or any of the equipment or appliances within this property. Consequently, we strongly recommend that prospective buyers arrange for their independent survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

Disclaimer: These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. Any matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither Akeman Residential Limited nor any of its employees or agents holds authority to make or provide any representation or warranty concerning this property.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-11

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
69 C
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Aston Clinton School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    402
    Type
    Community school
  • Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    222
    Type
    Community school
  • Dundale Primary School and Nursery1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    243
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Marsworth Church of England Infant School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    18
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Tring School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,599
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • John Colet School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,014
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Kingsbrook School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    759
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Grange School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,418
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Aylesbury Grammar School4.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,346
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Lidl Tring, Tring1 mile
Budgens Aston Clinton, Aston Clinton1.6 miles
Co-op Tring, Tring1.6 miles

GP surgery

Rothschild House Group1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Jardines Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital4.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Tring Rail Station3.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Crossroads541 metres

Typical drive times

Tring7 min · 2.1 miles
Wendover10 min · 4.3 miles
Aylesbury11 min · 5.6 miles
Berkhamsted13 min · 6.8 miles
St Albans (city)28 min · 22 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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