Nottingham Road, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, WD3

A beautifully presented period family home situated in a conservation and green belt area on a prestigious private road with a semi rural feel overlooking open countryside to the front and rear.

Built in 1907, this magnificent home used to form part of Beaumont House Preparatory Boys School, since then it has been painstakingly restored incorporating many original features to include some original internal doors and original staircase, very high ceilings with decorative cornice and double glazed sash windows. The accommodation comprises entrance hall with egg and dart cornice, Amtico herringbone flooring to most of the ground floor. The stylish sitting room is finished with shutters, cornice and picture rail along with the study. The heart of the house situated at the rear was completed two years ago with a stunning custom built, hand painted Harvey Jones kitchen which has been thoughtfully designed with a range of base and wall mounted units, generous island with breakfast bar, quartz work surfaces incorporating integrated microwave, dishwasher and two wine fridges, space for a six ring range style cooker, space and plumbing for American Fridge/freezer. The family/dining area has been beautifully finished with egg and dart cornice and ceiling roses, brand new log burner with stone surround and slate hearth, there are two sets of double doors leading to the patio. The generous utility room has been freshly decorated with new quartz worktops and new flooring. Fitted with numerous storage cupboards, Bosch electric fan oven and ceramic hob, space for American fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer, a cloakroom completes the downstairs. To the first floor are four bedrooms two fitted with en-suite shower rooms and a good selection of fitted wardrobes. The super family bathroom finished with part tiled walls and flooring, bath and separate shower with rainfall shower and hand attachment, ceramic sink, toilet, vanity space and heated towel rail. On the mezzanine level there is a separate cloakroom.

The property is set back from the road via a sweeping driveway offering parking for numerous cars, mature trees, hedging and lawn areas, along with a carport. Gated side access to the south/west facing rear garden, generous sized patio with irrigation system and two sheds. The rest is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and hedging, perfect for entertaining and a growing family.

Heronsgate is a highly sought after location, only 2 miles from Chorleywood station.

The area is well served with both state and private schools, St Clement Danes, Chorleywood Primary School, The Royal Masonic, Merchant Taylors and York House.

Chorleywood and Rickmansworth town centres are within easy reach offering a wide choice of boutique shops, coffee houses, restaurants and major supermarkets, within walking distance to The Woodoaks Tea Shack and Creative Juices(a tap room).

Chorleywood Station with the Metropolitan line and mainline to London. The M25 junction 17 is 1 mile away and connects the M40 and the national motorway network.

The house is within walking distance across the fields to The Swillett playground and also to The Stag restaurant/pub. Heronsgate is very sociable and holds quiz nights, safari suppers, music nights, fireworks evening, Chelsea flower show trips, there is also a village hall and St Johns Church. Chorleywood is surrounded by stunning countryside views and benefiting from being within close proximity to Chorleywood Common, a 200 acres Country 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.

Three Rivers District Council

Council tax band G

Mains gas, electric and drainage

EPC rating D

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