A rare opportunity to acquire this magnificent seven bedroom Victorian home, situated in an idyllic location overlooking open countryside to the front and rear.
This spectacular home, formally used as a boy's preparatory school, was built in 1880 as a country home then divided into two properties in 1972. The current owners have painstakingly refurbished with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating a perfect balance of old and new, blending beautiful period features with contemporary touches. The impressive drawing room has two large original fireplaces, original sash windows and ornate cornice with ceiling roses, sitting room with Vivienne Westwood wallpaper and double doors in...
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A rare opportunity to acquire this magnificent seven bedroom Victorian home, situated in an idyllic location overlooking open countryside to the front and rear.
This spectacular home, formally used as a boy's preparatory school, was built in 1880 as a country home then divided into two properties in 1972. The current owners have painstakingly refurbished with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating a perfect balance of old and new, blending beautiful period features with contemporary touches. The impressive drawing room has two large original fireplaces, original sash windows and ornate cornice with ceiling roses, sitting room with Vivienne Westwood wallpaper and double doors into the dining room. The bespoke Davenport kitchen/breakfast room has been recently refitted creating a fabulous family area, granite work surfaces, four oven Aga, Villeroy & Boch double Butler sink with hot water tap, integrated Miele dishwasher and space for American style fridge freezer, there is also a large pantry. The dining room, currently used as a family/music room has double door leading onto the patio. A utility room, boot room, cloakroom, and useful cellar complete the downstairs.To the first floor the generous sized master bedroom suite has a beautiful view over the rear gardens with an en-suite shower/bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms on this level, Jack & Jill shower room with separate cloakroom and family bathroom. The second floor has twofabulous sized bedrooms and shower room.
The property is set back from the road via a sweeping drive, offering a deep lawn to the front with mature trees, shrubs and Rhododendrons. Garden store and gated side access lead to the rear gardens with south/west facing patio, the rear is laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, approx 240 feet in length and backing onto fields.
Heronsgate is a highly sought after location, only 2 miles from Chorleywood station.
The area is well served with both state and private schools including St Clement Danes, Chorleywood Primary School, The Royal Masonic, Merchant Taylors and York House.
Mains gas, electric and drainage.
Chorleywood and Rickmansworth town centres are within easy reach with their wide choice of boutique shops, coffee houses, restaurants and major supermarkets.
Chorleywood Station with the Metropolitan line and mainline trains to London. The M25, junction 17, is 1 mile away and connect the M40 and the national motorway network.
Chorleywood is surrounded by stunning countryside views and benefitting from being within close proximity to Chorleywood Common, a 200 acre County Heritage Site woodland, the village also offers everything from cricket, football, tennis, horse riding and golf. Water sports are also available at the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth. There are leisure facilities on offer such as golfing at the renowned Grove Country Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort.
Local Authority
Three Rivers District Council,
Northway,
Rickmansworth,
WD3 1RL
Tel: 01923 776611
Council tax band G £2,700.98 pa
EPC Rating F
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