Situation Backing onto a greenbelt common Belfry Villas enjoys stunning panoramic views across the Colne valley with its lakes, country fields and Chiltern hills on the horizon. In the distance you can see as far as the M25 and witnesses some astonishing sunsets to the rear of Belfry Villas. The house is 0.7 miles from the village High Street & less than half a mile from the canal and river. The bus stop on Park Lane is a regular U13 bus service to Uxbridge. As well as four real ale pubs in Harefield, the neighbourhood is ideal for walking or cycling along the canal towpath, through the bluebell woods and across the open fields. There’s no need to go far to find Golf, boating and water sports; shooting, and horse riding, or you can simply sit and enjoy the wide expanse of countryside from the house. One of the last true villages in London, Harefield Designated Conservations Area is perhaps best known for its world famous Heart Hospital and is considered the jewel of the London borough of Hillingdon. There is a thriving High Street which includes Doctors Surgery, Chemists, Dentists, Post Office, Optician, Baker, Butcher, Pet Store, Hairdressers, Barbers, Veterinary Practice, Co-op, Super Saver, coffee shop, café, Indian restaurant, various take away shops and pub and village green with duck pond! The local community centres around the Harefield library, it’s churches (the beautiful St Mary’s is of 13th Century origin), the football, cricket and bowls clubs; and the amateur dramatic, historic and photographic societies. Academically, the area is supported with state and private schools. Harefield Junior School was judged as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Just 20 miles from the centre of London, surrounded by green belt and ideally located for access to the M25, M40, A40, M4, M1 and Heathrow Airport. Larger towns, namely Uxbridge and Watford cater for more comprehensive shopping facilities. The Chiltern Line into London from Denham is just 3.7 miles, and Rickmansworth 4.1 miles away with trains (into Marylebone). The Metropolitan tube (oyster qualifying) line runs through Rickmansworth (36 mins to Baker Street) and Ruislip Tube station, also serviced by the Piccadilly Line. Neighbouring towns & villages; Denham Village (and County Park), Gerrard’s Cross Village (with its upmarket High Street, and Everyman Cinema); Rickmansworth (Marks and Spencer food hall, Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets) and Acquadromme, Waters Meet Theatre. In addition to various facilities at the Harefield Heath Centre, Emergency A&E is located at Hillingdon Hospital in Uxbridge. Additional Information Local Authority: Hillingdon Borough Council.