4 bedroom house for sale
£2,500,000 /Sale price - Hertfordshire HP4Overview
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This exceptional Grade II* Listed 16th Century mansion conversion is packed full of original features. It forms the main part of The Manor House complex, and is separate from some later, mainly Victorian, extensions, and is at the heart of Little Gaddesden. It was originally built in 1576 for Sir Robert Dormer, and added to and restored over the years. The house tells an impressive history: it is built from Tottenhoe stone, with imposing stepped gables and towering ashlar chimneys, the largest of which villagers believed was an Elizabethan tomb holding the remains of a former resident, William Jarman, who inhabited the house in the 17th century. (It isn't!). It was once called The Priory, though there is no religious connection, except for some dressed stone and a pillar taken from nearby Ashridge monastery, and which date from the 14th century. The ground floor was used as an armoury during the Crimean war, and in the late 19th Century it became the home of the Ashridge Agent, who ran the estate. The Manor House has been beautifully modernised while retaining a huge amount of character internally, including hand-painted friezes, fireplaces, stone walls, wood panelling, leaded windows and wood floors. Most notably within the dining room the royal coat of arms of Elizabeth I is painted over the fireplaces, while a 16th century painting of the monarch was discovered in the cellars in 1890 and now hangs in pride of place.OutsideThe house enjoys a very private feel, despite being joined by neighbouring properties to the rear. The total plot extends to about an acre, comprising formal gardens laid out parterre style at the front of the house, where there is also a terrace for garden furniture; formal lawns enclosed by manicured box hedging; a separate area of lawn leading to an area of woodland; and both a storage shed and a revolving summerhouse. The large gravel driveway is shared with one neighbouring property for access, and the parking is plentiful and carefully concealed from view from the house by a tall hedge.SituationThe village of Little Gaddesden is situated in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, bordering 4,000 acres of beech woodland, downland and common land that makes up the National Trust-owned Ashridge Estate. Local amenities include a village shop with a Post Office, a popular gastropub, the Bridgewater Arms, a primary school, and sports grounds including tennis courts. A wider choice of day-to-day amenities can be found in the thriving market town of Berkhamstead, which is just five miles distant and provides independent stores, a variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes and High Street and superstore shopping such as Boots and Waitrose. There is excellent schooling locally including the renowned Berkhamsted School for boys and girls, Gaddesden Row JMI School and Lockers Park and Abbot's Hill in nearby Hemel Hempstead. The area is popular with commuters for its excellent rail service into central London (Euston Station) with fast services in about 27 minutes. Road access is also convenient including the A41 dual carriageway which links directly with the M25. Luton Airport is about 25 minutes away while London Heathrow is roughly 45 minutes, traffic dependent. There are many recreation and leisure activities locally including two Championship golf courses at Ashridge and Berkhamsted, the Waterways Walk through Berkhamsted which follows the river Bulbourne and Grand Union Canal, excellent walking at Ivinghoe Beacon and the 173-mile Chilterns Cycle Way.Additional InformationWhile many original features remain, the house has been subject to a 30-year restoration, sympathetic to the requirements of a Grade II*-listing, and beautifully combines the older features of the home with more contemporary additions, such as a new kitchen and bathrooms. The house is attractively presented in neutral tones, allowing the character features to take centre stage. The generous proportions throughout, high ceilings and large windows make the living spaces feel spacious, and there is good versatility to the layout which is arranged over four floors. An imposing entrance leads to the expansive formal sitting/dining room, with the feature Elizabethan fireplace and study tucked away in one corner. Separately, the open plan kitchen and breakfast room has a large central island and access to a boot room and a laundry room/cloakroom with WC opposite, with storage available in the cellar on the lower ground floor. On the first floor there is a large sitting room and study, in mirror image of the floor below, as well as a double bedroom and adjoining shower room. The three remaining bedrooms, plus a bathroom and separate shower room, and a cot room, are situated on the second floor; all are double size with built-in storage and enjoy commanding views across the gardens and the neighbouring Ashridge Estate.Details
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3
- Price: £2,500,000 /Sale price
- Internal Reference No.: 77535871
Amenities
- Home
- Mainly 16th Century part Character Home
- Reception Hall
- Dining/Sitting Room
- Study
- Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Pantry
- Laundry Room/Cloakroom
- Cloaks cupboard
- Cellar
- First floor sitting room
Location
Hertfordshire HP4
4 bedroom house for sale
House Hertfordshire
This House for sale is located at Hertfordshire HP4. The home has 4 Bedroom and 3 Bathrooms. This 4 bedroom House in Hertfordshire is for sale for £2,500,000 /Sale price.
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