Located in the much sought after Royal Keys development, this is one of six detached houses which overlook the green space and trees at the end of the cul-de-sac.The River Bulbourne meanders its way through the development, and just meters away is the Grand Union Canal, providing a scenic setting. The communal gardens and grounds extend to approximately 4.8 acres, as well as a private and enclosed, south-facing rear garden for your own enjoyment.Royal Keys is less than a mile's level walking distance of Berkhamsted town centre with its shops and restaurants, as well as the railway station which has fast services into London Euston.Built in 2014, it offers generous accommodation of over 3,800 sq ft and well-proportioned rooms designed for today's families, with underfloor heating throughout 2 floors, and air conditioning in the kitchen, lounge and 2 bedrooms.The ground floor offers flexible living space, with a wonderful double aspect reception room at the front of the house, and a cosy snug with doors leading out to the garden; but the true highlight is the open plan kitchen/dining room. Located at the back of the house, this stunning and spacious room is flooded with light from the roof lantern and bi-fold doors which stretch the width of the room, and includes an upgraded shaker style kitchen.There are 6 bedrooms across the first and second floor; including a master with en-suite facilities.Townsend Gate is stunning from top to bottom, from the detail of the design and the layout, down to the quality of the fixtures and fittings.Berkhamsted train station 0.9 miles (London Euston 35 minutes)Central London 27 milesM1 (J8) 7 milesM25 (J20) 7 milesLuton Airport 13 milesHeathrow airport 20 miles(Distances and times are approximate)
£ 1,675,000
Reservoir Cottage is an elegant family home that is in an enviable location within Ashridge Estate, it has commanding presences as you enter Little Gaddesden and is well connected to Little Gaddesden and Berkhamsted.The house has been beautifully restored, with large rooms and high ceilings and keeps all the elegance and character of an 1840s Brownlow Style house, yet has been carefully brought into the 21st century.Upon entering this stunning home you are greeted with an impressive vaulted hallway with a galleried landing, which creates space and a beautiful flow throughout the home. Impeccably finished in a high quality, the craftsmanship is allowed to shine through.The spacious kitchen/breakfast room which includes Smallbone units and a three oven Aga, is the heart of this home; complete with a cosy wood burner and a split stable door which provides views across the garden and fields beyond. The three generous reception rooms create flexible family accommodation and are conveniently heated via an underfloor heating system.The Principal bedroom and second bedroom benefit from en suite bathrooms and dual aspect views, as well as character features. This dual aspect view is particularly prevalent from the balcony in the second bedroom, which overlooks the fields and woodland nearby.Reservoir Cottage is approached by a long-gated driveway and sits well away from any road. In a very peaceful and calm location with uninterrupted views for 300 degrees, it benefits from the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets.Planning permission has been acquired for a double garage with an office space or large room above; as well as permission for an oak framed porch over the front entrance if desired.This period property is situated within Ashridge Estate- an area of outstanding natural beauty and the former hunting ground for King Henry VIII. Ashridge Estate extends to over 4,000 acres of woodland, common land, and has been shown in many TV programmes and films. It is also within easy reach of Little Gaddesden, which has a Church of England Primary School with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, local shop, Post Office, Church, Sports Club and Public House.Berkhamsted mainline station 5 milesLondon Euston 33 minutesHemel Hempstead 7 milesM1 (J8) 8 milesM25 (J20) 11 milesCentral London (Baker Street) 32 miles.(All times and distances are approximate).
£ 2,000,000
A substantial family home in prime private road on the edge of Berkhamsted.DescriptionThe current owners have enjoyed Capella for almost 39 years having extensively extended the property in themid 1980's to create a substantial family home. On entering the property, one is immediately struck by theimposing entrance hall which provides direct access to the principal reception rooms. The sitting room is ofparticular note measuring approximately 8.25m by 6.48m with bi-fold doors out onto the terrace. The dining roomand kitchen / breakfast room are also both generously proportioned, again, with bi-fold doors onto the terrace.Completing the ground floor accommodation is a family room, study, utility room and cloakroom. On the firstfloor, the master bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite, there are two further en-suite bedrooms, adouble bedroom and family bathroom. On the second floor there is another en-suite double bedroom and afurther double bedroom. The lower ground floor offers a games room, gym and store room. Outside theproperty is approached via electric gates and the sweeping driveway leads down to the triple garage with homeoffice above. Frithsden Copse is a beautiful private road nestled in the National Trust's Ashridge Estate withthe nearest town being Berkhamsted, regularly voted a top ten place to live in the UK in the national press.LocationMileages Approx; Berkhamsted High Street 1.9 milesBerkhamsted Station 1.6 miles London Euston from 29 minutesHemel Hempstead 4.8 miles, M1 (Junction 8) 8.0 milesM25 (Junction 20 ) 7.9 milesFrithsden Copse is a most prestigious and sought after private road located just under two miles from Berkhamsted town centre, yet adjoins over 4,000 acres of stunning National Trust land known as the Ashridge Estate.Berkhamsted is a highly desirable commuter town, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline train station provides a regular and direct link to London Euston from 35 minutes, whilst the major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8), both of which are around 8 miles away. The A41 dual carriageway runs to the South of the town, providing an excellent connection to the M25, Hemel Hempstead and Watford, or Tring and Aylesbury to the North.There is an excellent range of leisure facilities in the area including walking and horse riding and biking throughout the Ashridge Estate. Nearby Championship golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Mentmore and The Grove at Langleybury.There are a number of excellent preparatory and senior schools in the area including Berkhamsted Collegiate School for Boys and Girls, Beechwood Park, Westbrook Hay and the Tring Park for the Performing Arts. There is also the world famous Ashridge Management College within the Ashridge Estate.Berkhamsted provides a wide range of shopping opportunities, including independent boutiques and eateries and a major Waitrose store.The larger towns of Hemel Hempstead and Watford offer wider facilities, including Debenhams and John Lewis department stores respectively.Square Footage: 5,335 sq ftAcreage:1 Acres
£ 4,000,000