House For Sale £1,595,000
A very rare opportunity to acquire an attractive 1920’s built detached family home, with considerable scope for further enlargement (subject to satisfying usual consents). The property occupies stunning grounds, which are in excess of one acre, and within one of the regions most sought after locations, whilst abutting thousand of acres of exquisite National Trust land, which is still very conveniently placed for the local amenities in Northchurch and Berkhamsted.
Description
Dolphins is ideally located, just off the common, and along a private road, which is conveniently located for access onto the most amazing open countryside, whilst still within a healthy walk from the town centre of Berkhamsted. On entry to Dolphins, via a solid oak door into the entrance hall, the considerable charm of the property becomes immediately apparent. The property has bright and airy rooms throughout, which includes a number of multi aspect rooms, all of which enjoy fortunate views over the gardens. The principle rooms include a sitting room, which has a feature fireplace as its main focal point and there are two further reception rooms, which include a dining room, which would be ideal for formal entertaining and a family room, which is directly adjacent to the kitchen breakfast room. This in turn, has a feeling of being the hub of the house, and would be ideal for family dining. The kitchen breakfast room has views over the front garden and also to the side, as well as a generous range of eye and base level units, with worksurfaces integrated appliances. The utility room is directly adjacent to the kitchen and also serves as a rear lobby with direct access leading to the rear garden. There are additional eye and base level units, with worksurfaces, a sink and plumbing with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an upright freezer. There is also a downstairs cloakroom.
The first floor landing provides access to all other rooms, which includes a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. All rooms are conveniently placed for the family bathroom and have built in wardrobes. Dolphins is further enhanced by a number of character features, which include fireplaces and original panelled doors, whilst more practically benefiting from gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazed windows.
Outside
The front and rear gardens are a real feature of the property and the grounds in total are in excess of one acre. Dolphins is fully enclosed and approached at the front via electrically operated gates and over a pea shingle drive, which provides access to a generous parking area and the house. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and has mature well established borders. The rear garden meanwhile is set out in three inter communicating sections, which are framed with impressive mature hedges and each with lawns, trees and beautiful well established planted borders, within the area nearest to the house, whilst the further parts of the garden have been designed in more of a parkland style for ease of maintenance. The rear garden also has a number of patio areas to appreciate it from and as well as a garden studio, which could easily be used as a home office there is a brick built outbuilding and two sheds.
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage.
Location
The property is surprisingly conveniently placed on the edge of Northchurch Common and although it is still a healthy walk, it is possible to walk into Berkhamsted. Northchurch Common is one of the most sought after spots in the local area and abuts thousands of acres of National Trust Land. Northchurch has a selection of local shops, whilst Berkhamsted offers a wide range of educational facilities for children of all age groups, including the renowned Berkhamsted School for both boys and girls, and Ashlyn Secondary School. The mainline station, with its fast and frequent services to London (Euston approximately 35 minutes) is within walking distance, and easy access can be gained to the A41 bypass, providing a fast link to the M25 motorway at Kings Langley (Junction 20) and from there the national motorway network and international airports.
Directions
From the central crossroads in Berkhamsted proceed in a westerly direction towards Northchurch and shortly after arriving in Northchurch turn right into New Road and proceed over the canal bridge and up towards Northchurch Common. On the left hand bend turn immediately right onto a small slip road, which rises above the road, this will take you through an area of woodland and upon reaching the small junction at the top bear right and Dolphins is a short distance along on the left hand side.
Local Authority
Dacorum Borough Council, Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1HH
Tel:
Council Tax Band: G
Description
Dolphins is ideally located, just off the common, and along a private road, which is conveniently located for access onto the most amazing open countryside, whilst still within a healthy walk from the town centre of Berkhamsted. On entry to Dolphins, via a solid oak door into the entrance hall, the considerable charm of the property becomes immediately apparent. The property has bright and airy rooms throughout, which includes a number of multi aspect rooms, all of which enjoy fortunate views over the gardens. The principle rooms include a sitting room, which has a feature fireplace as its main focal point and there are two further reception rooms, which include a dining room, which would be ideal for formal entertaining and a family room, which is directly adjacent to the kitchen breakfast room. This in turn, has a feeling of being the hub of the house, and would be ideal for family dining. The kitchen breakfast room has views over the front garden and also to the side, as well as a generous range of eye and base level units, with worksurfaces integrated appliances. The utility room is directly adjacent to the kitchen and also serves as a rear lobby with direct access leading to the rear garden. There are additional eye and base level units, with worksurfaces, a sink and plumbing with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an upright freezer. There is also a downstairs cloakroom.
The first floor landing provides access to all other rooms, which includes a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. All rooms are conveniently placed for the family bathroom and have built in wardrobes. Dolphins is further enhanced by a number of character features, which include fireplaces and original panelled doors, whilst more practically benefiting from gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazed windows.
Outside
The front and rear gardens are a real feature of the property and the grounds in total are in excess of one acre. Dolphins is fully enclosed and approached at the front via electrically operated gates and over a pea shingle drive, which provides access to a generous parking area and the house. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and has mature well established borders. The rear garden meanwhile is set out in three inter communicating sections, which are framed with impressive mature hedges and each with lawns, trees and beautiful well established planted borders, within the area nearest to the house, whilst the further parts of the garden have been designed in more of a parkland style for ease of maintenance. The rear garden also has a number of patio areas to appreciate it from and as well as a garden studio, which could easily be used as a home office there is a brick built outbuilding and two sheds.
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage.
Location
The property is surprisingly conveniently placed on the edge of Northchurch Common and although it is still a healthy walk, it is possible to walk into Berkhamsted. Northchurch Common is one of the most sought after spots in the local area and abuts thousands of acres of National Trust Land. Northchurch has a selection of local shops, whilst Berkhamsted offers a wide range of educational facilities for children of all age groups, including the renowned Berkhamsted School for both boys and girls, and Ashlyn Secondary School. The mainline station, with its fast and frequent services to London (Euston approximately 35 minutes) is within walking distance, and easy access can be gained to the A41 bypass, providing a fast link to the M25 motorway at Kings Langley (Junction 20) and from there the national motorway network and international airports.
Directions
From the central crossroads in Berkhamsted proceed in a westerly direction towards Northchurch and shortly after arriving in Northchurch turn right into New Road and proceed over the canal bridge and up towards Northchurch Common. On the left hand bend turn immediately right onto a small slip road, which rises above the road, this will take you through an area of woodland and upon reaching the small junction at the top bear right and Dolphins is a short distance along on the left hand side.
Local Authority
Dacorum Borough Council, Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1HH
Tel:
Council Tax Band: G
