House For Sale £800,000
Costins Walk, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4

Canalside beauty, with garage and parking.

Description

Beautifully positioned in an idyllic canalside setting, this elegant home offers a picturesque location in the town centre, while Berkhamsted's shops and restaurants, and the mainline train station, are all just minutes away.

Arranged over three floors, the property has been cleverly redesigned and modified by the present owners to provide an extremely functional layout to suit all manner of buyers, from couples of any age, to families.

On the ground floor, there is a wonderfully ambient kitchen/dining room to the rear, opening onto the attractive and practical rear garden, plus a utility room/cloakroom and a family room/study room which could also easily be used as a fourth bedroom if desired.

Upstairs on the first floor, there is the first of three double bedrooms, complete with its own en suite shower room. The sitting room is located to the front and enjoys wonderful views of the canal - a really pleasant room from which to relax and watch the world go by.

Upstairs one more time to the top floor, the remaining two bedrooms can be found, with the principal bedroom featuring its own en suite shower room. A similarly modern family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside, as well as a front garden leading to the canal towpath, there is also a separate garage and two off-road parking spaces - prized features in a town centre property.

Location

Berkhamsted is an affluent commuter town, attracting people from all over the country with its perfect blend of amenities and countryside. Providing a haven from the madding crowd, but offering just the right balance of hustle and bustle to make it a vibrant and thriving place in which to live, the local area has much to offer, from historic roots to acres of nearby open spaces, many deemed Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Modern Berkhamsted began to expand after the canal and the railway were built in the 19th century. However, its historic roots can be traced back to 1066 when William the Conqueror became King and the magnificent Berkhamsted Castle was built for him, substantial ruins still remain today just a short walk from the town centre.

Located on the western edge of Hertfordshire and bordering on Buckinghamshire, the town is in close proximity to the Chiltern Hills, the National Trust’s Ashridge Forest, and the Grand Union Canal, making it ideal for dog lovers, ramblers and cyclists. In the High Street itself, you can enjoy browsing the eclectic range of independent shops and bustling markets on a Wednesday and Saturday, and take advantage of the many charming coffee shops, restaurants and traditional pubs.

Another reason for Berkhamsted’s enduring popularity is the quality of education to be had in the town. The prestigious, independent Berkhamsted School, plus the many highly acclaimed state schools from primary to secondary, provide a wonderful learning environment for all ages. While for the performing arts, there is the world-renowned Tring Park School in nearby Tring, just 5 miles away. Across the county boundary to Buckinghamshire, there is even the opportunity for children to take the 11+ for admission to the county’s grammar schools.

Excellent transport links for commuters makes Berkhamsted an obvious choice. The town perfectly combines convenient connections to the capital and beyond, with its own train station offering direct access to London Euston in under 40 minutes and easy access to major road networks via the A41 and M25.