Crafton, Buckinghamshire, LU7
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- OFF ROAD PARKING
- APPROX. TWO ACRE PADDOCK
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- WORCESTER GAS BOILER
- GARAGE
- STABLES & TACK ROOM
- EASY REACH OF MAINLINE STATION
Description
Castles Estate Agents are delighted to present this beautifully maintained four bedroom family home, enjoying a superb position within the charming hamlet of Crafton, close to the picturesque village of Mentmore. Combining generous family accommodation, attractive traditional features and an exceptional opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts, this is a truly special home offering a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. With four genuine DOUBLE bedrooms, a welcoming living room with working fireplace, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, separate utility and a fantastic outdoor setup, including a substantial TWO ACRE fenced paddock, two stables and a tack room, this property offers versatility, character and countryside living in equal measure.
Upon entering, the welcoming interior immediately reflects the care and attention that has been invested throughout. Beautiful oak flooring adds warmth & character, creating an inviting atmosphere that flows through the principal living spaces. The living room provides a particularly appealing setting in which to relax, with a working fireplace forming a natural focal point and offering the perfect backdrop for cosy evenings during the colder months. The accommodation is well proportioned and thoughtfully arranged, making it equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining friends and relatives.
The kitchen/breakfast room provides a wonderful hub to the home, offering space for cooking, dining and gathering together. Whether enjoying a relaxed morning coffee, preparing family meals or entertaining, this practical & sociable space is complemented by a separate utility room, keeping laundry and household tasks neatly tucked away from the main living areas. The property also benefits from a Worcester boiler installed approximately four years ago, providing modern heating infrastructure.
Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress, with four generously proportioned double bedrooms offering excellent flexibility for growing families, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated home working space. Each room provides comfortable proportions, while the overall presentation throughout makes this a home that can be enjoyed from day one. The bathroom incorporates distinctive digital taps, adding a contemporary touch to the facilities and further demonstrating the thoughtful improvements made by the current owners.
Additional practical features include a hardwired Wi-Fi booster to help provide improved connectivity around the home, particularly useful for modern family living and working from home. Outside, a driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles, while the GARAGE offers valuable storage or secure parking, complete with the added convenience of a courtesy door opening directly into the garden.
The outdoor space is where this property truly comes into its own. In addition to the garden immediately adjoining the house, there is a separate, substantial equestrian area incorporating a fully fenced paddock extending to approximately two acres. The paddock is accompanied by two stables and a dedicated tack room, creating an excellent setup for horse owners or those seeking additional land for their own lifestyle requirements. The separation between the house and the equestrian facilities provides a practical arrangement, allowing the garden to remain a distinct space for relaxation, entertaining and family enjoyment.
The location is equally appealing. Crafton is a delightful hamlet nestled within the Buckinghamshire countryside, close to the highly regarded village of Mentmore, renowned for its attractive rural surroundings and historic character. The surrounding area offers an abundance of countryside walks, bridleways and open landscapes, making it particularly attractive to those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. Despite its peaceful setting, the property remains conveniently positioned for access to Leighton Buzzard and Cheddington railway stations, both providing services towards London Euston, making commuting and travelling into the capital a realistic option while enjoying the benefits of rural living.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented four-bedroom home offering generous accommodation, excellent parking, a garage and an impressive TWO ACRE equestrian facility, all within a sought-after Buckinghamshire hamlet. A home that combines the comfort of modern family living with the freedom, space and lifestyle appeal of the countryside.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,747 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Wingrave Church of England Combined School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Overstone Combined School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Foundation school
- Cheddington Combined School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 195
- Type
- Community school
- Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Greenleas School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Pupils
- 664
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Cottesloe School1.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Type
- Foundation school
- Cedars Upper School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,135
- Type
- Academy converter
- Linslade School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 721
- Type
- Academy converter
- Leighton Middle School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 597
- Type
- Community school
- The Kingsbrook School4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 759
- Type
- Free schools
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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