• Substantial and versatile family house +
• Five double bedrooms +
• Excellent access to country walks +
• Detached one-bedroom annexe +
• Convenient for M1 and M25 +
• Sits in grounds of 1 acre +
• Sold With 'No upper chain’ +

The attractive property is approached via a gated entrance, providing an inviting first impression, with tranquil, landscaped grounds including open green spaces and a secluded courtyard including an outdoor pool. The substantial accommodation is well planned and beautifully presented, with the sizeable rooms decorated in a modern country style. The rooms are generously sized and many have windows on two sides, further increasing the feeling of light and space. Character features including exposed brick detailing and sash windows have been incorporated into the modern décor scheme, while the interiors benefit from a number of premium additions such as underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, air conditioning in key rooms and a security alarm. While spacious, the house is comfortable and practical, balancing the needs for day-to-day family life with entertaining at home.

Outside

The Old Dairy is approached via a private lane shared by a handful of homes on the estate. A sweeping driveway leads up to the house, where there is a turning circle and attractively landscaped lawns bordered by shrubs and flowerbeds. Tucked away behind the house there is a secluded courtyard which has been designed to include an outdoor plunge pool, hot tub and plenty of space for garden furniture – the perfect setting for entertaining. To the west side of the house there is a separate gravelled area, further lawned gardens and a kitchen garden with a greenhouse, raised beds and a storage shed. The annexe has its own parking and an area of the courtyard. The property sits in grounds of 1 acre.

Situation

The house is situated in a semi-rural position between Bricket Wood and Abbots Langley, a popular village with a range of amenities including a pharmacy, Post Office, day-to-day shops and cafes and restaurants. There are more extensive amenities in the larger centres of St Albans, Hemel Hampstead and Watford, all within a 15-minute drive. There are excellent transport links from St Albans, Watford and Radlett stations, while the M1 Junction 6 and the M25 Junction 21a can be found within a mile. There are many fantastic schools within a short distance including Parmiter’s School (0.7 miles away), and the Watford grammar schools for girls and boys, both of which are within seven miles. There are junior schools at both Abbots Langley and Bricketwood, with a number of notable private schools locally, including Edge Grove, Abbots Hill, Radlett Prep, Haberdashers and the Royal Masonic School for Girls in Rickmansworth. The area has many excellent leisure and recreational facilities including walking in Leavesden Country Park, with a number of footpaths and bridleways accessible from the door. HAM-58657