House For Sale £995,000
Offering oceans of space & light within this well configured five bedroom, uniquely styled detached property and set in a private road, a third acre corner plot, the property being designed to take full advantage of the stunning open views to the Wildlife Trust protected Longdean Nature Reserve. Extended and improved the spacious accommodation includes four reception areas plus snug/bed 5, two bathrooms, plus cloakroom and a quality fitted kitchen breakfast room and utility. Additional features include solar panels with a generous feedback tariff, underfloor heating, air conditioning and a vehicle electric charging point. The gardens are well stocked, offering all year round colour, there is very ample driveway parking for several vehicles and double garaging.
Ground Floor
Covered Porch
Covered storm porch with pitched tiled roof, overhead lighting and Upvc part glazed entrance door and side glazed panel, leading into the Entrance Lobby.
Entrance Lobby
Fitted carpet. Overhead light point and radiator. Full length glazed panels and glazed door into Hallway.
Hallway
Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling with two overhead light points. Steps down to Study Area and open tread staircase rising to First Floor with storage under cupboard. Radiator.
Sitting Room
Dual aspect with full length window to side and bifold doors to the decked terrace and rear garden with stunning views across to the Longdean Nature Reserve. Impressive vaulted lantern light roof. Limestone fireplace with black granite hearth and multi fuel burning stove. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights, TV point and three radiators.Open plan to the Dining Room.
Dining Room
Three windows to front aspect. Coved ceiling with overhead light point. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Door to Garage.
Conservatory
Upvc construction on a brick base with Pilkington blue glass roof, remote controlled opening roof windows and french doors to the paved terrace and rear garden with stunning views across to the Longdean Nature Reserve. Ceramic flagstone tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Fitted units with cupboards and granite work tops. Glazed door to Kitchen Breakfast Room.
Snug/Bed 5
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Built in cupboard with shelving and sliding doors. Fitted carpet. Two overhead light points, TV point and radiator.
Study Area
Window to front aspect. Fitted carpet. Space for desk and office furniture. Telephone point and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room
Fitted with a quality range of ash wood fronted base and wall mounted, units with complementary black granite work surfaces and upstands. Electric Rangemaster range cooker with electric ceramic hob, two ovens plus warming drawer and overhead extractor unit. Integrated dishwasher. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with inset drainer and mixer tap. Ceramic tiled flooring and glazed wall tiling to splash back areas. Concealed under unit lighting and inset spotlights.Two windows overlooking the Sitting Room, window to rear with views to the Longdean Nature Reserve and doors to the Hallway and Conservatory. Ample space for table and chairs and to one end a Family Seating Area with overhead light point, TV point and radiator. Opening to the separate Utility Area.
Utility Area
Fitted with a range of co-ordinating ash wood fronted base and wall mounted units including pull out pantry units and with black granite work surfaces and upstands. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and vent for dryer. Fridge and freezer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler concealed in cupboard and serving domestic hot water and central heating system. Ceramic tiled flooring and glazed wall tiling to splash back areas. Inset spotlights and concealed under unit lighting. Window and part glazed door to side aspect.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards, roll edge work top and large fitted wall mirror. Built in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Opaque glazed window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring. Inset spotlights, extractor fan and radiator.
First Floor
Landing
Carpeted open tread staircase rising from Ground Floor to Half Landing. Feature arched floor to ceiling window to front aspect with safety glass panel and overhead light point. Door to Bed 1. Further balustraded and carpeted staircase to Main Landing. With doors to three further Bedrooms and 'Jack & Jill Bathroom'. Double doored airing cupboard with linen shelving and housing the hot water cylinder, Fitted carpet. Overhead light point and radiator.
Bedroom 1
Spacious double bedroom with sliding glass doors to the Balcony with views to the rear across the garden and to the Longdean Park Nature Reserve. Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Fitted carpet. Two overhead light points and radiator.
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with window to rear with views across the garden and to the Longdean Park Nature Reserve. Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Access to loft void.Overhead light point. Wall mounted air conditioning unit. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Door to En Suite.
En Suite
Fully tiled and fitted with a three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and shower enclosure. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Inset spotlights, extractor fan, shaver point and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with window to side aspect. Fitted carpet. Overhead light point. Wall mounted air conditioning unit. Radiator. Door to Jack & Jill Bathroom.
'jack & Jill' Bathroom
Fully tiled and fitted with a four piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboards, mirror and downlighting, bath with mixer tap and shower enclosure. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Opaque glazed window to side aspect. Inset spotlights and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4
Window to side aspect. Coved ceiling with overhead light point. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
Exterior
Front & Side Gardens
Flagstone paved pathway leads from a wrought iron gate to the main entrance door, infront of which are colourful and evergreen shrubs to the borders and there is gated access to the Rear Garden. A sweeping lawned areas with low hedged boundary and wrought iron railings encircle the covered porchway with steps leading down to the Garage & Driveway Parking.
Driveway & Garaging
Tarmacadam driveway with ample parking space for several vehicles leads to the integral Double Garage with up-and-over door, interior power, light and water supply, loft storage space above, plus courtesy exterior lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging Point.
Rear Garden
South West facing, the gardens are a feature of the property, the plot approaching approximately a third of an acre. Adjacent to the rear of the house are two terraces offering stunning views, directly towards the Longdean Nature Reserve. With lawned areas interestingly interspersed with oasis beds and borders, host to a variety of shrubs and perennials, offering all year round colour as well as a central rose garden and timber one corner a designated ‘Play Area’ with soft shingles. And there is a Storage Shed, Greenhouse and covered Log Store. External water tap, sensor and courtesy lighting and timber fenced and hedged boundaries enclose the garden
General
This highly individual property is set on a generous corner plot approaching 1/3rd of an acre, with sweeping views to the rear over the Wildlife Trust protected, Longdean Nature Reserve. The property has been the subject of major improvement & re-configuration to include:
Single Storey Rear extension with lantern light roof (replacing a large conservatory)
Re-configuration of First Floor Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Re-configuration of Ground Floor to create large open plan Kitchen/Breakfast /Family Room with separate Utility Area
Addition of New Chimney, Fireplace, Hearth & Multi fuel Burning Stove.
Replacement Windows & Doors
Solar Panels fitted with feedback tarrif of approx £2000 per annum
Replacement Conservatory
Air Conditioning System
Underfloor heating to Conservatory and two bathrooms.
Electric Vehicle Charging Point.
Further benefiting from gas central heating, Upvc double glazing and there is lapsed planning permission for additional extension work.
Annual Service Charge £294,00 per annum
Council: Dacorum Borough Council
Council Tax Band : G
Energy Rating: C
Postcode: HP3 8BU
Location
Longdean Park is a unique private gated development, set on the edge and overlooking the Wildlife Trust protected Longdean Nature Reserve, offering the peace and pleasure of country style living, yet with the convenience of close communication routes both road and rail, Hemel Hempstead main line station to London Euston (25 mins) St Albans City to London St Pancras (35 mins) as well as easy access to the M1 in under 10 mins with links to the M25.
Ground Floor
Covered Porch
Covered storm porch with pitched tiled roof, overhead lighting and Upvc part glazed entrance door and side glazed panel, leading into the Entrance Lobby.
Entrance Lobby
Fitted carpet. Overhead light point and radiator. Full length glazed panels and glazed door into Hallway.
Hallway
Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling with two overhead light points. Steps down to Study Area and open tread staircase rising to First Floor with storage under cupboard. Radiator.
Sitting Room
Dual aspect with full length window to side and bifold doors to the decked terrace and rear garden with stunning views across to the Longdean Nature Reserve. Impressive vaulted lantern light roof. Limestone fireplace with black granite hearth and multi fuel burning stove. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights, TV point and three radiators.Open plan to the Dining Room.
Dining Room
Three windows to front aspect. Coved ceiling with overhead light point. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Door to Garage.
Conservatory
Upvc construction on a brick base with Pilkington blue glass roof, remote controlled opening roof windows and french doors to the paved terrace and rear garden with stunning views across to the Longdean Nature Reserve. Ceramic flagstone tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Fitted units with cupboards and granite work tops. Glazed door to Kitchen Breakfast Room.
Snug/Bed 5
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Built in cupboard with shelving and sliding doors. Fitted carpet. Two overhead light points, TV point and radiator.
Study Area
Window to front aspect. Fitted carpet. Space for desk and office furniture. Telephone point and radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room
Fitted with a quality range of ash wood fronted base and wall mounted, units with complementary black granite work surfaces and upstands. Electric Rangemaster range cooker with electric ceramic hob, two ovens plus warming drawer and overhead extractor unit. Integrated dishwasher. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with inset drainer and mixer tap. Ceramic tiled flooring and glazed wall tiling to splash back areas. Concealed under unit lighting and inset spotlights.Two windows overlooking the Sitting Room, window to rear with views to the Longdean Nature Reserve and doors to the Hallway and Conservatory. Ample space for table and chairs and to one end a Family Seating Area with overhead light point, TV point and radiator. Opening to the separate Utility Area.
Utility Area
Fitted with a range of co-ordinating ash wood fronted base and wall mounted units including pull out pantry units and with black granite work surfaces and upstands. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and vent for dryer. Fridge and freezer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler concealed in cupboard and serving domestic hot water and central heating system. Ceramic tiled flooring and glazed wall tiling to splash back areas. Inset spotlights and concealed under unit lighting. Window and part glazed door to side aspect.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit with storage cupboards, roll edge work top and large fitted wall mirror. Built in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Opaque glazed window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring. Inset spotlights, extractor fan and radiator.
First Floor
Landing
Carpeted open tread staircase rising from Ground Floor to Half Landing. Feature arched floor to ceiling window to front aspect with safety glass panel and overhead light point. Door to Bed 1. Further balustraded and carpeted staircase to Main Landing. With doors to three further Bedrooms and 'Jack & Jill Bathroom'. Double doored airing cupboard with linen shelving and housing the hot water cylinder, Fitted carpet. Overhead light point and radiator.
Bedroom 1
Spacious double bedroom with sliding glass doors to the Balcony with views to the rear across the garden and to the Longdean Park Nature Reserve. Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Fitted carpet. Two overhead light points and radiator.
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with window to rear with views across the garden and to the Longdean Park Nature Reserve. Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Access to loft void.Overhead light point. Wall mounted air conditioning unit. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Door to En Suite.
En Suite
Fully tiled and fitted with a three piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin and shower enclosure. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Inset spotlights, extractor fan, shaver point and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with window to side aspect. Fitted carpet. Overhead light point. Wall mounted air conditioning unit. Radiator. Door to Jack & Jill Bathroom.
'jack & Jill' Bathroom
Fully tiled and fitted with a four piece suite comprising WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboards, mirror and downlighting, bath with mixer tap and shower enclosure. Window to side aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Opaque glazed window to side aspect. Inset spotlights and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4
Window to side aspect. Coved ceiling with overhead light point. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
Exterior
Front & Side Gardens
Flagstone paved pathway leads from a wrought iron gate to the main entrance door, infront of which are colourful and evergreen shrubs to the borders and there is gated access to the Rear Garden. A sweeping lawned areas with low hedged boundary and wrought iron railings encircle the covered porchway with steps leading down to the Garage & Driveway Parking.
Driveway & Garaging
Tarmacadam driveway with ample parking space for several vehicles leads to the integral Double Garage with up-and-over door, interior power, light and water supply, loft storage space above, plus courtesy exterior lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging Point.
Rear Garden
South West facing, the gardens are a feature of the property, the plot approaching approximately a third of an acre. Adjacent to the rear of the house are two terraces offering stunning views, directly towards the Longdean Nature Reserve. With lawned areas interestingly interspersed with oasis beds and borders, host to a variety of shrubs and perennials, offering all year round colour as well as a central rose garden and timber one corner a designated ‘Play Area’ with soft shingles. And there is a Storage Shed, Greenhouse and covered Log Store. External water tap, sensor and courtesy lighting and timber fenced and hedged boundaries enclose the garden
General
This highly individual property is set on a generous corner plot approaching 1/3rd of an acre, with sweeping views to the rear over the Wildlife Trust protected, Longdean Nature Reserve. The property has been the subject of major improvement & re-configuration to include:
Single Storey Rear extension with lantern light roof (replacing a large conservatory)
Re-configuration of First Floor Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Re-configuration of Ground Floor to create large open plan Kitchen/Breakfast /Family Room with separate Utility Area
Addition of New Chimney, Fireplace, Hearth & Multi fuel Burning Stove.
Replacement Windows & Doors
Solar Panels fitted with feedback tarrif of approx £2000 per annum
Replacement Conservatory
Air Conditioning System
Underfloor heating to Conservatory and two bathrooms.
Electric Vehicle Charging Point.
Further benefiting from gas central heating, Upvc double glazing and there is lapsed planning permission for additional extension work.
Annual Service Charge £294,00 per annum
Council: Dacorum Borough Council
Council Tax Band : G
Energy Rating: C
Postcode: HP3 8BU
Location
Longdean Park is a unique private gated development, set on the edge and overlooking the Wildlife Trust protected Longdean Nature Reserve, offering the peace and pleasure of country style living, yet with the convenience of close communication routes both road and rail, Hemel Hempstead main line station to London Euston (25 mins) St Albans City to London St Pancras (35 mins) as well as easy access to the M1 in under 10 mins with links to the M25.
