Property description
Grade II listed detached farmhouse with a range of outbuildings nestled on the edge of the National Trust village of Bradenham. This spacious property boasts a range of traditional features and large garden with views over iconic Chilterns countryside.
The National Trust
The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity, and is committed to preserving special places for ever, for everyone. The Trust depends on the income it generates from its rental properties, and could not deliver its core objectives without the support of thousands of tenants and volunteers.
The successful tenant will receive Tenant-Custodian membership of the National Trust which entitles them to free access to Trust properties across England and Wales.
Directions
From High Wycombe: Drive west out of High Wycombe along the A40 heading towards West Wycombe. At the pedestal roundabout, take the second exit onto the A4010. Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles. The entrance to Averingdown Farm is on the left hand side as the road bends to the right, before you reach the turning to Bradenham Village and the Red Lion tea room.
From Princes Risborough: Drive south out of Princes Risborough on the A4010. Proceed past the Red Lion tea room for about a quarter of a mile, the entrance to Averingdown Farm is on on the right as the road bends to the left.
The Location
Averingdown Farmhouse is located on the edge of Bradenham Village, which lies at the centre of the National Trusts' Bradenham Estate. The entire Estate was gifted to the National Trust in 1956. The village of Bradenham is arrayed around a large green and active cricket pitch. There is easy access to the stunning surrounding chalk grassland and beech woodland via numerous footpaths. There is good access to London via the Chiltern Mainline from nearby Saunderton or High Wycombe Stations. Local bus services run to High Wycombe, Princes Risborough and Aylesbury.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only.
Please contact Rupert Houghton via the Rightmove "Request Details" button to request a pre-application form and arrange a viewing.
The Property
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall
Quarry tiled entrance hall with doors off to the kitchen and dining room
Kitchen - Newly redecorated with new flooring.
A spacious kitchen/diner with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. A range of base level and wall mounted units in shaker style. Space for electric ranger cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer (not provided).
Dining Room - Newly redecorated with new flooring.
Wood flooring, neutral decoration. Doors off to utility and sitting room.
Shower Room / Utility - Newly redecorated.
Quarry tiled floor. New shower, WC & sink. Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier (not provided).
Sitting Room - Newly redecorated with new carpet.
Large, dual aspect sitting room with door to garden. Inglenook fireplace complete with log burner.
Study/Snug - Newly redecorated with new carpet.
Dual aspect with views of the garden. Built in storage cupboards.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 - Newly redecorated with new carpet.
A large double bedroom with feature fireplace. Built in storage cupboard. Views to garden.
Bedroom 2 - Newly redecorated with new carpet.
A large dual aspect double bedroom with views to garden.
Bedroom 3 - Newly redecorated with new carpet.
A double bedroom with views to the garden.
Bathroom - Newly redecorated with new flooring.
New white suite, comprising, bath, with shower over, lavatory and sink. Heated towel rail.
Second Floor:
Attic Rooms / Bedroom 4 - Newly redecorated with new carpets.
A suite of three inter-connected rooms with sloping ceilings. Exceptional views across the countryside.
Cellar: Providing storage space.
Outside:
Large wrap around garden, patio area and gated drive. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn with some, mature trees and shrubs.
The property benefits from a recently renovated, open fronted triple cartshed.
The property further benefits from a range of traditional outbuildings providing space for a home office and additional garage/storage space.
Outgoings & Services
Electric, mains water and sewerage/septic tank, television, BT line, central heating via an oil fired boiler. No Gas.
Tenants are to provide their own white goods.
TV and Internet connection must be organised by the tenant.
The tenant is responsible for all outgoings relating to the property.
An Energy Performance Certificate is available for this property in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations - Band E (39).
Council Tax
The tenant is to pay Council Tax. The property is in Band F for Council Tax and is payable to Buckinghamshire County Council.
National Trust Tenancy Benefits
As a tenant of the National Trust, you will receive a free 'tenant pass' allowing access to all National Trust properties for yourself, one other adult, and any children under 18.
This also includes a National Trust handbook, magazine subscription, and free parking at NT-managed locations. Your tenancy directly supports the conservation of this historic property and the broader work of the Trust. We expect tenants to treat our properties with care and respect, helping to preserve them for future generations.
Term
The property is available to let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
Rent
The prospective tenant is asked to pay £2,700 per calendar month. The rent is to be payable by Direct Debit monthly in advance with the first payment being made on the commencement of the tenancy.
Rent reviews
The National Trust carries out annual rent reviews of the property to open market value.
Deposit
The Tenant will not be required to pay a deposit or a holding deposit.
Insurance
The National Trust will be responsible for insuring the building, but the Tenant will be responsible for insuring the contents.
Repairing Responsibilities (Summary)
The Trust will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, internal repairs, fences, drives, servicing Landlord appliances, installations for the supply of services, external decoration. The Tenant will be responsible for internal decoration and garden.
Sub Letting
The property shall be occupied as a single private residence only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.
Pets
Tenants must seek the landlord's permission for any animals or birds to be kept at the property, with consent not being unreasonably withheld.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only.
Please contact Rupert Houghton via the Rightmove "Request Details" button to request a pre-application form and arrange a viewing.
GDPR
Our full Privacy Policy can be found online.
As a Tenant of the National Trust, we will use your personal information to fulfil our contract with you. This may include, but is not limited to, sending you rental invoices, tenant and landlord correspondence, and contacting you with information about issues or activities relating to your lease. We will not pass your details to third parties except where you have provided explicit consent or where we need to do so in order to fulfil our legal or landlord responsibilities, for example if we need to send your address or contact details to a maintenance contractor so they can carry out repairs, or where we are required to liaise with Council Tax departments or Utilities companies at the beginning or end of a Tenancy.
For further information about being a National Trust tenant, you can visit us online.
Key features
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Character farmhouse with views of the Chilterns | Newly redecorated and carpeted throughout | Newly refurbished bathroom and shower room | Log burner | Range of outbuildings including large cart shed | Space for a home office
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £2700
- Weekly price
- £623
- Available from
- 01/08/2026
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at HP14, High Wycombe.