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Plot, position & potential. A rare chance to purchase a detached family home with extensive 0.85 acre south facing plot, making it an ideal forever home and offering excellent potential to extend and modify (STPP).
Ground FloorThe front door opens into an entrance porch which leads to the main reception hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, and doors opening to the ground floor rooms. The kitchen/dining room overlooks the rear of the property, and has French doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level units and drawers, and is complimented by a solid granite worktop. The dedicated utility room is off the inner lobby which opens to the side of the property and also into the double garage. There are three further reception rooms that the current sellers use as a dedicated living room, large study and second sitting room which overlooks the front of the property. A refitted ground floor cloakroom completes this floor.
First FloorA spacious landing has doors opening to all four of the bedrooms and has one family bathroom, with an additional separate WC both have been refitted with white suites. Three of the bedrooms overlook the sprawling rear gardens, and the principal bedroom also boasts an en-suite with double wash basins, low level wc and walk-in double width shower cubicle. The fourth bedroom has a window overlooking the front of the property.
OutsideTo the front of the property is a good size block paved driveway providing ample parking and turning space, leading to a double garage which has a remote controlled electric roller door. There is a good size front garden area that is laid to lawn and has gated access to the rear of the property. Without a doubt the extensive Southerly facing rear garden is an absolute feature of this wonderful family home. Mainly laid to lawn with mature planting to all three of the side and rear boundaries provide maximum privacy. There are a number of mature specimen trees throughout the garden and a large flagstone patio area directly to the rear of the house.
The LocationSet in the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Berkhamsted is a traditional English town with much of its heritage and charm well preserved; with a medieval castle and Gothic town hall remaining prominent features of the community. The High Street runs parallel with Grand Union Canal and offers shops, restaurants and cafés side-by-side with beautiful river walks, picnic spots and canal-side pubs and bistros. You'll find a variety of shops in the town centre ranging from quaint stores and boutiques to high street brands all catering for your everyday needs and shopping spree desires. A traditional market is set-up along the high street every Wednesday and Saturday selling fruits, vegetables and artisan foods fresh from local farmers and producers.
Wining & DiningA great choice of eateries can be found throughout the heart of Berkhamsted such as independent pubs and restaurants and popular favourites such as Pizza Express, Giggling Squid, Zaza and The Highwayman there's something for everyone for every occasion! There are a host of wine bars, cocktail bars, champagne bars and traditional public houses to wet your whistle!
Leisure PursuitsSporting and leisure activities are well catered for in the Berkhamsted area with the sports centre circa 1.5 miles from the property which provides swimming pool facilities, sports courts and a gym and fitness studio. Playing fields, recreation grounds and woodlands dotted throughout the town all provide green spaces perfect for sports, walks and socialising. The local cricket and golf clubs offer the chance to start up a new hobby and meet new people whilst enjoying the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside.
Transport LinksBerkhamsted is located on the far west edge of Hertfordshire, with excellent links into London with the M25 just 7.4miles away and links towards Birmingham and Bristol along the M1, M40 and M4. Commuters will benefit from excellent rail services to the heart of London, with regular services direct to London Euston in just 31 minutes.
Agents Information For BuyersPlease be aware, should you wish to make an offer for this property, we will require the following information before we enter negotiations:
1. Completed Confirmation of Offer Form.
2. We will require documentary evidence to support your methods of funding e.g. Bank statements, accountant/solicitor letter, mortgage agreement in principle.
Should your offer be accepted will require from all purchasers:
1. Copies of your Passport as photo identification.
2. Copy of a recent utility bill/photo card driving License as proof of address.
Unfortunately we will not be able to progress any proposed purchase until we are in receipt of this information.
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