6 bedroom detached house for sale

Enchanting Grade II listed family home in the heart of this highly sought after village Description Bakers Close is a Grade II Listed family house in a conservation area with origins in the 17th century, and significant early 20th century extensions, with further improvements made over the past 30 years by the current owners. Built of stone and brick under a tiled roof, it retains many period features. The entrance hall leads to a central staircase and the main reception rooms. The older part of the house includes a dining room with Inglenook fireplace and exposed timbers, plus a study. Steps from here lead to a useful cellar. The open plan kitchen/dining area, with gas Aga, forms a welcoming family space. The sitting room, in the 20th century wing has high ceilings, an open fireplace and French doors to the terrace with views over the garden. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has a dressing area and bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms, one single bedroom and two additional bath/shower rooms. The second floor offers another bedroom and bathroom as well as a large additional room which is used as a home office but is suitable for a games room or additional bedroom. OUTSIDE The property sits behind a low front wall with landscaped gardens, plus a double garage and off street parking. The south facing rear gardens extend to about 1.37 acres and include a terrace, formal gardens with irrigation, fruit and vegetable areas and a spring fed natural pond, all deer fenced. A wild flower area leads a further section with a large loose box with power used for storage and workshop. There is separate gated access to the bottom of the garden from Sandy Lane. Location Thame 2.5 miles; Haddenham & Thame Parkway 3.6 miles (London Marylebone from approx. 41 minutes); M40 (J7) 6 miles; Oxford 15 miles; London 50 miles (All mileages and times are approximate) Long Crendon is an historic and exceptionally attractive village positioned on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire borders. Highly regarded for its period architecture and strong community, the village offers a range of amenities including a Post Office, butcher, general stores, primary school, churches, traditional public houses and well reviewed restaurants. The nearby market town of Thame, just 2.5 miles away, provides more extensive day to day facilities with supermarkets, independent shops, cafs, sports centre and schools, while the University City of Oxford offers outstanding cultural attractions. For commuters, Haddenham & Thame Parkway provides efficient services to London Marylebone, (from approx. 41 minutes); the M40 (J7) is convenient for London, Heathrow and Birmingham. The area is well served for schooling, with Lord Williams School in Thame, Aylesbury Grammar schools and high school, Ashfold, Swanbourne, Stowe and the numerous high performing Oxford schools, all within reach. Recreational opportunities include golf at the Oxfordshire Golf Club. Square Footage: 4,224 sq ft Acreage: 1.37 Acres Additional Info Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. Security system installed. What3words: ///stretch.survivor.stopwatch Photographs taken 2023 and February 2026. Brochure prepared February 2026.