House For Sale £430,000
Ellesmere Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4

Charming, traditional cottage, centrally located.

Description

Reminiscent of a time gone by, this gorgeous cottage is both characterful and quirky and located within easy walking distance of the mainline station and Berkhamsted town centre.

The moment you enter, the charm and homely ambience envelopes you, with its refurbished, traditional sash windows dressed with period shutters, wooden floor boards, exposed brickwork, open fireplace in the sitting room and a beautiful original feature range in the dining room.

Down a few steps, the pretty cottage-style kitchen has : traditional units and tiled work tops, and benefits from large patio doors opening out to the garden.

The downstairs bathroom, unusually spacious and recently refurbished, is stunning. Including underfloor heating, it features a traditional claw-footed bath tub, complemented by stylish and contemporary tiles.

The unexpected spiral staircase is easily accessible, and leads to two double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has a feature fireplace, while the guest room appreciates from far reaching views of Berkhamsted.

Outside, the long southerly facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn but with different areas to explore, including a private seating area to the rear.

This property is offered for sale with no onward chain

Location

Berkhamsted itself is a busy market town, located to the West of Hertfordshire and just 30 minutes from London by train. Perhaps the town's most prominent role in National affairs came in 1066 when William the Conqueror was handed the English Crown. Berkhamsted Castle was built following the granting of the crown, and famous names associated with it include Geoffrey Chaucer who was Clerk of Works, and Thomas Becket who was Constable of the Castle in the 12th Century. Substantial ruins of the Castle still remain today.

Today, the town is highly desirable for commuters, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline train station provides a regular and direct link to London Euston in a little over 30 minutes. Major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8 and J9). The A41 dual carriageway runs to the South of the town, providing an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Tring and Aylesbury.

There is a good range of leisure facilities in the area. There is walking and riding just minutes away in the surrounding countryside and on the National Trust's 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate, while nearby golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted and The Grove. The area offers excellent schooling, including Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541, and Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.

Berkhamsted offers a wide range of shopping, from independent boutiques to national names such as Waitrose and M&S Simply Food. Milton Keynes and London are both easily accessible too.