House For Sale £1,400,000
Charming house with far reaching views in sought after hamlet.
Description
Honeybrook is a delightful family home set in an elevated position within the most desirable hamlet of St Margarets on the edge of the village of Great Gaddesden. The house boasts wonderful far reaching views to the front and sits in mature landscaped gardens approaching half an acre.
Honeybrook offers very versatile and flexible living space predominantly over one floor. Much of the living space is set off the main hallway with a lovely living room to the front, which features a fabulous open fireplace and a large window that takes full advantage of the views. The snug and dining room are lovely rooms too with the dining room featuring a lovely vaulted exposed timber ceiling and large picture windows, which, again, take full advantage of the views. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with attractive bespoke units which are complemented by granite and solid wood worktops and a pretty quarry tiled floor. Ample space for a breakfast table is provided and double doors open out to the rear sun terrace. An inner hallway gives access to both the front and rear of the property and to a further reception room (formally the garage), the utility room and the staircase that rises to the main bedroom.
Agents note
If one were looking to build a brand new home, planning for a replacement dwelling exists. Planning No.4/02874/15/ful or reference 19/02721/roc.
On the ground level, three double bedrooms and a lovely bathroom with claw-foot bath can be found, whilst the first floor main bedroom features large Velux windows and an en suite bath and shower room.
Honeybrook is approached over a large driveway which provides parking for at least four cars. To the front and side of the house is a large level lawn garden which is flanked by mature hedgerows and trees. To the rear, the gardens are arranged in two parts, the first being perfect for outdoor entertaining and where the fabulous home office can be found, whilst an oak framed and brick Lychgate style entrance leads up to a further section of garden. Here one finds another level garden, which features a pond, vegetable and fruit garden, espalier fruit trees set against a flint wall and a greenhouse.
Home office/studio
Of oak timber construction with lovely oak flooring and a log burning stove. With power and internet connection, this is a perfect place to work from home, whilst would also make for a great games room/gymnasium or Yoga studio, if required.
Location
Approx. Mileages: Berkhamsted - 3.5 miles, (London Euston from 30 minutes), M1 (junction 8) - 6.5 miles, M25 (junction 20) - 8 miles, London Luton Airport - 13.5 miles.
St Margarets is a picturesque hamlet which sits above the village of Great Gaddesden on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ashridge Forest, with its thousands of acres of beech woodland and common land is close by, as are the rolling hills of the Dunstable Downs and Ivinghoe Beacon. Ashridge offers a multitude of footpaths and bridleways and is owned by the National Trust.
The nearby towns of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead provide an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities as well as an excellent choice of both private and state schooling including the renowned Collegiate School for boys and girls in Berkhamsted. For the commuter, Berkhamsted station offers a fast rail link to London Euston (from 30 minutes) and both the M1 and M25 are readily accessible for fast motorway links to surrounding areas. There
is a good choice of golf and tennis clubs in the vicinity including the much acclaimed courses at nearby Berkhamsted and Ashridge.
Square Footage: 2,381 sq ft
Acreage:
0.41 Acres
Description
Honeybrook is a delightful family home set in an elevated position within the most desirable hamlet of St Margarets on the edge of the village of Great Gaddesden. The house boasts wonderful far reaching views to the front and sits in mature landscaped gardens approaching half an acre.
Honeybrook offers very versatile and flexible living space predominantly over one floor. Much of the living space is set off the main hallway with a lovely living room to the front, which features a fabulous open fireplace and a large window that takes full advantage of the views. The snug and dining room are lovely rooms too with the dining room featuring a lovely vaulted exposed timber ceiling and large picture windows, which, again, take full advantage of the views. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with attractive bespoke units which are complemented by granite and solid wood worktops and a pretty quarry tiled floor. Ample space for a breakfast table is provided and double doors open out to the rear sun terrace. An inner hallway gives access to both the front and rear of the property and to a further reception room (formally the garage), the utility room and the staircase that rises to the main bedroom.
Agents note
If one were looking to build a brand new home, planning for a replacement dwelling exists. Planning No.4/02874/15/ful or reference 19/02721/roc.
On the ground level, three double bedrooms and a lovely bathroom with claw-foot bath can be found, whilst the first floor main bedroom features large Velux windows and an en suite bath and shower room.
Honeybrook is approached over a large driveway which provides parking for at least four cars. To the front and side of the house is a large level lawn garden which is flanked by mature hedgerows and trees. To the rear, the gardens are arranged in two parts, the first being perfect for outdoor entertaining and where the fabulous home office can be found, whilst an oak framed and brick Lychgate style entrance leads up to a further section of garden. Here one finds another level garden, which features a pond, vegetable and fruit garden, espalier fruit trees set against a flint wall and a greenhouse.
Home office/studio
Of oak timber construction with lovely oak flooring and a log burning stove. With power and internet connection, this is a perfect place to work from home, whilst would also make for a great games room/gymnasium or Yoga studio, if required.
Location
Approx. Mileages: Berkhamsted - 3.5 miles, (London Euston from 30 minutes), M1 (junction 8) - 6.5 miles, M25 (junction 20) - 8 miles, London Luton Airport - 13.5 miles.
St Margarets is a picturesque hamlet which sits above the village of Great Gaddesden on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ashridge Forest, with its thousands of acres of beech woodland and common land is close by, as are the rolling hills of the Dunstable Downs and Ivinghoe Beacon. Ashridge offers a multitude of footpaths and bridleways and is owned by the National Trust.
The nearby towns of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead provide an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities as well as an excellent choice of both private and state schooling including the renowned Collegiate School for boys and girls in Berkhamsted. For the commuter, Berkhamsted station offers a fast rail link to London Euston (from 30 minutes) and both the M1 and M25 are readily accessible for fast motorway links to surrounding areas. There
is a good choice of golf and tennis clubs in the vicinity including the much acclaimed courses at nearby Berkhamsted and Ashridge.
Square Footage: 2,381 sq ft
Acreage:
0.41 Acres
