VINE Cottage in Amersham Old Town dates from the Tudor era. The façade was added as an update by the owners when Queen Anne was on the throne in the early 1700s.

As you’d expect, it’s a period gem.

What you can’t see from the road is the beautiful garden at the back which stretches pretty well all the way down to the River Misbourne. A gate at the far end of the lawn leads to a bridge over the river.

The cottage is Grade II listed. It’s for sale through Knight Frank in Beaconsfield. The agent is inviting offers over £900,000.

The front hall of the property leads to the sitting room which has a high ceiling, fireplace and bow window overlooking the High Street. The dining room at the back has a particularly attractive fireplace as well as a beamed ceiling and a door through to the garden.

The kitchen is a blend of ancient and modern – ancient beamed ceiling, modern units, butlers sink and space for a vast range cooker where the old range once stood.

Upstairs the master bedroom with high ceiling and original fireplace is in the Queen Anne section at the front of the cottage. There are two more bedrooms on the first floor – a double and single – and the bathroom.

Vine Cottage is genuinely olde worlde but at the same time a trophy home by today’s standards.

Amersham Station is just up the hill – about a mile away. From there trains get to Marylebone in a few minutes over half an hour.

The shops and cafes at Amersham on the Hill (Top Amersham as it’s known to locals) have everything you’re likely to need to restock supplies and if you don’t find what you’re looking for there, the boutiques and artisan shops in the Old Town could have just the thing, especially if it’s a gift.