• Impressive, detached home on a large plot +
• Superb kitchen/family room +
• Large sitting room and separate study +
• Five bedrooms +
• Family bathroom and two ensuite shower rooms +
• Gardens of 0.83 of an acre with indoor swimming pool +
• Double garage and large driveway +

The Property:

A wonderful detached five bedroom family home, located in one of Studham’s finest positions, offering superb accommodation and set on a mature plot which has been skilfully landscaped with mature trees and countryside views from both the front and rear.

Description:

Griffin House is a handsome detached home sitting on an excellent mature plot. The house is approached via a block paved carriage driveway and sits well back from the road. Originally constructed in the early 1930’s the house features an impressive double frontage with two striking double bays.

Downstairs the living accommodation comprises of two generous reception rooms and a fabulous fully fitted kitchen/family room, which runs across the rear and overlooks the stunning manicured gardens. There is additionally a large fitted utility room, guest cloakroom and a further gardeners cloakroom.
Upstairs the principal suite is bay fronted with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. The secondary suite is also bay fronted and has a built in wardrobe and ensuite shower room. Two further bedrooms overlook the rear gardens and are served by a four-piece family bathroom. Finally on the top floor there is a fifth bedroom with large under eaves storage and an ensuite washroom and WC which could accommodate a shower if required.

This spacious family home also benefits from a highly efficient solar energy supply with storage facility, which minimises annual electrical expense to the home, as well as oil fired central heating. A stunning feature of the property are the fabulous gardens. In all they measure 0.83 of an acre. The front and rear gardens have been beautifully landscaped and incorporate extensive planting with flower beds, evergreen shrubs and a variety of trees. The rear garden faces south and is split into a more formal area with large lawn, paved seating area and attractive water feature. The rear of the plot is secluded from the main house and overlooks farmland. An outdoor fully covered kidney shaped swimming pool is found in this area measuring 40ft in length, 23ft (max width) and 10ft (max depth). There is also a double garage, which would be ideal to take a first floor, large extension, overlooking the south facing gardens, subject to planning permission, and also extensive parking on the driveway plus secure parking for more cars behind locked wrought iron gates.

Central Beds District Council
Band G : £3,613.82 (2024/25)

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Location:

Griffin House is situated in Studham which has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The house is surrounded by miles of wonderful open countryside. The village itself offers local pubs, a sports and social club and well regarded lower school. Studham is within close proximity to Whipsnade Zoo and the Dunstable Downs. The larger village of Markyate is good for everyday amenities and the towns of Harpenden and Berkhamsted are a short drive away. Excellent transport links are within easy reach and include fast train services from Luton Parkway and Berkhamsted and London Luton Airport.