Like battlements defending London’s north west flank, the rounded chalk hills of the Chilterns are a treasure house of walks, views, history and fun. With its beech woods and bluebells, the Chilterns inspired artists and writers such as Jerome K. Jerome, Stanley Spencer and Roald Dahl, whose children’s work is celebrated at a story centre in Great Missenden. Near London but “far away in the hills” the nobility built fine houses. Hughenden Manor, West Wycombe Park and Cliveden all have stories to tell. Pitstone Windmill and the Chilterns Open Air Museum help front the area’s heritage, with a miniature glimpse of the 1930s at the Bekonscot Model Village and Railway. And we mustn’t forget Jumbo, waiting to welcome you to Whipsnade Zoo, set on Dunstable Downs.
12th century manor house with medieval dining room and many 18th century features
Attractive detached house in a charming cul-de-sac in a quiet residential area a 7 minutes drive or short walk to the town centre
Victorian farmhouse on arable farm with sheep and beef, set in attractive countryside
House in picturesque village
17th century National Trust farmhouse
One bedroom cottage with open plan living area
Two bedroom cottage, all on one level with polished hard wood floors throughout
Ash Cottage is all on one level and equipped to a high standard
A large cottage, all on one level and equipped to a high standard
Farm guest house on arable farm set back from A1