LONG CRENDON · BUCKINGHAMSHIRE By Spitfire Bespoke Homes Standing in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, the village of Long Crendon is surrounded by a patchwork of rolling fields. From its charming thatched cottages to its quaint village square, this idyllic village is steeped in history and has a strong sense of community. A selection of high-specification residences by Spitfire Bespoke Homes, each property at Greenings has been individually designed and effortlessly sewn into the village aesthetic. A PICTURE POSTCARD VILLAGE COMMUNITY Image courtesy of Long Crendon Parish Council AS A VILLAGE WITH A RICH HISTORY OF NEEDLE-MAKING, GREENINGS DRAWS ITS NAME FROM A PIONEER OF THE INDUSTRY, CHRISTOPHER GREENING Set between the university city of Oxford and the charming town of Aylesbury, lies the pastoral village of Long Crendon. The village itself benefits from a number of local shops including a coffee shop, news agents and post office, while supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Waitrose can be found three miles south in the market town of Thame. Just 16 miles to the west, Oxford offers a range of independent shops and shopping centres, including the brand new Westgate development. While Bicester Village designer outlet, with its array of high end brands, chic cafés and eateries, is just 13 miles north. CULTURE AND RELAXATION Enjoy the beauty of Waterperry Gardens with its ornamental gardens, art gallery, plant centre and tea shop. Take a nature walk through the nearby Rushbeds Wood nature reserve, featuring ancient woodland and a host of rare plants, wild flowers and butterflies. Further afield you’ll find the spectacular Waddesdon Manor, home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. For the golf enthusiasts, the prestigious The Oxfordshire Golf Club is just minutes down the road. Waterperry Gardens, 7 miles Waddesdon Manor, 9 miles The Oxfordshire Golf Club, 5 miles EXCELLENT EATERIES, FABULOUS FINE DINING Greenings benefits from a selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. But for more sophisticated occasions, there are three Michelin-Starred establishments within easy reach. Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons is just a 15-minute drive away; the restaurant has two Michelin Stars and offers world class gastronomic flair in an exquisite manor house setting. High end gastropub, The Mole & Chicken, is located in Long Crendon, whilst the Nut Tree Inn, at Murcott and The Sir Charles Napier Inn, at Chinnor, have one Michelin Star a piece and can both be reached by car in under 20 minutes. Raymond Blanc hotel, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, 11 miles OUTSTANDING SCHOOLING Buckinghamshire is one of the only counties in the UK to retain a fully selective school system. Based on their performance in the eleven plus exam, students are identified as suitable for a grammar school education. Several schools in the area have an outstanding OFSTED rating, including Long Crendon School, which takes children from years one to six. Other schools to achieve the outstanding rating include Aylesbury Grammar School, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Lord Williams’s School in Thame, Aylesbury High School and Waddesdon CofE School. There are also a multitude of excellent private schools in the area including Magdalen College School for boys and Headington Girls School in Oxfordshire and Griffin House School in Buckinghamshire, among others. PERFECTLY PLACED Long Crendon boasts excellent transport connections. Commuters benefit from the nearby Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station, which offers regular train services to High Wycombe, Oxford, London and Birmingham. The M40 offers fast travel to London and the south east, and northwards to the Midlands, while the M4 places the south west within easy reach. TRAIN* 12 Minutes 30 Minutes 40 Minutes 1 hour 15 Minutes HIGH WYCOMBE OXFORD LONDON MARYLEBONE BIRMINGHAM CAR 20 Miles 16 Miles 50 Miles 85 Miles * Train times from Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station CELEBRATING LONG CRENDON’S RICH HERITAGE WITH A COLLECTION OF BESPOKE DESIGNED HOMES, EACH INDIVIDUAL IN CHARACTER AND DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE MELD OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLES IN THE VILLAGE. BUILDING ON A RICH HISTORY With 117 properties listed by English Heritage, Long Crendon is a showcase of architectural styles. The properties represent a period spanning several centuries, including charming thatched cottages, timber-framed farmhouses and the former courthouse, which is now in the care of the National Trust. The village is punctuated with manorial estates, a sign of its aristocratic past. Through the years, these historic buildings have passed through the hands of the Crown, the Earls of March, the Earls of Buckingham and the Marquis of Buckingham. Greenings showcases a complementary mix of architectural The exteriors are embellished with period detail, the interiors styles, fronted by a thatched cottage and featuring timber are bright, spacious and feature an outstanding specification frame detailing and traditional rendering, combined with throughout, offering contemporary style living. local stone, brick and Georgian façades. N POTENTIAL FUTURE COMMUNITY USE CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA CHEARSLEY ROAD No.3 - CHANTRY HAYWARD - No.1 No.7 - BRACKEN GIFFARD - No.2 & 5 No.8 - TOMPSON NOTLEY - No.4 No.9 - FRANKLIN MARSHALL - No.6 No.10 - MAY MORTIMER - No.13 No.11 - EMERTON HASTING - No.14 No.12 - GOODWIN WOODVILLE - No.15 & 24 No.18 - HAWTHORNDEN GREENINGS IS A MELD OF TWO OUTSTANDING BUCKINGHAM - No.16 No.19 & 29 - CHURCHILL COLLECTIONS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN HIGH LEVEL ABBOT - No.17 & 23 No.20 & 21 - COZENS OF SPECIFICATION AND FEATURES. OLIVIER - No.22 No.27 & 28 - HOWLETT PARSONS - No.25 TILDEN - No.26 INTERNAL FINISHES & FEATURES Oversized painted hardwood ‘cottage style’ front door Wet zoned underfloor heating to ground floor Wardrobes to master bedroom and bedroom 2 Natural wood veneer internal doors Staircase with oak handrail, newels and gun metal rods Ceramic floor tiles to kitchen, dining, WC and utility (where applicable) Amtico floor finish to bathrooms and en-suites Provision for gas or electric fire KITCHEN Individually designed kitchens for Spitfire Bespoke Homes with quartz worktops and glass splashbacks to hob area only NEFF intergrated appliances to include hob, single oven, combination microwave oven and hood Integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer Integrated washer dryer included to plots without Utilities only ENVIRONMENTAL DETAILS BATHROOM & EN-SUITES A-rated appliances and dual-flush mechanisms to toilets White contemporary sanitary ware by Villeroy & Boch with polished chrome fittings by Hansgrohe Energy efficient thermostatically controlled central heating Wall tiling by Porcelanosa Wall mirrors, shaver sockets and multi-rail chrome towel warmer ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING Contemporary style brushed steel sockets and switches throughout LED downlighters to kitchen, dining, hall and landing 5 amp lighting sockets to living room Automated up and over garage doors with remote key fob (where applicable) MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS TV/and telephone sockets to lounge, kitchen, study and all bedrooms Sound system hard wiring to living room, kitchen and master bedroom suitable for Sonos system Integrated television reception system, digital terrestrial, Sky Plus provision, DAB and FM radio including aerial and amplifier EXTERNAL DETAIL SECURITY & PEACE OF MIND Turfed gardens areas with paved patios and pathways 10 year Premier Guarantee Warranty External waterproof sockets and water tap to rear of property Wiring for alarm system Lighting to external doors with PIR sensors No 3 CHANTRY 3 BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A GARAGE GROUND F LOOR FIRST F LOOR Kitchen 3978 x 3000mm 13’0” x 9’10” Bedroom 1 4520 x 3209mm 14’9 x 10’6” Dining Room 3871 x 2086mm 12’8” x 6’10” Bedroom 2 4050 x 2909mm 13’3” x 9’6” Family Area 3025 x 5454mm 9’11” x 17’10” Bedroom 3 3419 x 3029mm 11’2” x 9’11” Living Room 4045 x 5028mm 13’3” x 16’6” No 7 BRACKEN 4 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A GARAGE GROUND F LOOR FIRST F LOOR Kitchen 3060 x 3650mm 10’3” x 11’11” Bedroom 1 3490 x 3590mm 11’5” x 11’9” Family/Dining Area 3450 x 3020mm 11’3” x 9’10” Bedroom 2 4600 x 3330mm 15’1” x 10’11” Living Room 4560 x 4510mm 10’11” x 14’9” Bedroom 3 4310 x 2980mm 14’1” x 9’9” Study 3320 x 2040mm 10’10” x 6’8” Bedroom 4 2650 x 3220mm 8’8” x 10’6” No 8 TOMPSON 4 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A GARAGE GROUND F LOOR FIRST F LOOR Kitchen 3650 x 3060mm 11’11” x 10’3” Bedroom 1 3580 x 3850mm 11’8” x 12’7” Family/Dining Area 3020 x 3450mm 9’10” x 11’3” Bedroom 2 3330 x 4600mm 10’11” x 15’1” Living Room 4510 x 5680mm 14’9” x 18’7” Bedroom 3 2980 x 4310mm 9’9” x 14’1” Study 2040 x 3320mm 6’8” x 10’10” Bedroom 4 3220 x 2650mm 10’6” x 8’8” No 9 FRANKLIN 3 BEDROOM PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A CAR PORT GROUND F LOOR FIRST F LOOR Kitchen 2980 x 2820mm 9’9” x 9’3” Bedroom 1 2950 x 4710mm 9’8” x 15’5” Dining Room 2980 x 2490mm 9’9” x 8’1” Bedroom 2 3080 x 3980mm 10’1” x 13’3” Living Room 5410 x 3500mm 17’8” x 11’5” Bedroom 3 2340 x 3520mm 7’8” x 11’6” No 10 MAY 2 BEDROOM PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A CAR PORT GROUND F LOOR FIRST F LOOR Kitchen 2260 x 3020mm 7’4” x 9’11” Bedroom 1 4620 x 3340mm 15’1” x 10’11” Dining Room 3530 x 2160mm 11’6” x 7’9” Bedroom 2 4620 x 2850mm 15’1” x 9’4” Living Room 4620 x 3400mm 15’1” x 11’1” No 11 EMERTON 3 BEDROOM PROPERTY BENEFITS FROM A GARAGE GROUND F LOOR FIRST F LOOR Kitchen 2980 x 2820mm 9’9” x 9’3” Bedroom 1 2860 x 3870mm 9’4” x 12’8” Dining Room 2980 x 2490mm 9’9” x