Hempstead Road, Bovingdon, HP3

Having been in the family for over four decades and undergone extensions, renovations and having experienced a great deal of love from the family who occupy the home currently, this wonderful property is being marketed for the first time in some fifty years. It offers a truly rare opportunity to acquire an individual home like no other in the area, covering circa 8000sq ft, spread beautifully over two floors.

The home itself has been lovingly looked after and offers an abundance of space throughout, presenting you with high ceilings, characterful additions and sizeable rooms from front to back. From the moment you enter the large entrance porch and venture through to the grand entrance hall, you are met with a homely feel that has been established over the years during the tenure of the current owners.

The accommodation compromises six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a cosy sitting room, second reception space, additional library/study area, eat in kitchen, breakfast room and formal dining room, to name but a few. As you venture towards the rear of the home, the property seems to expand endlessly with meticulous attention to detail being instated over the years whilst undergoing the incredible extension.

The hub of the home and the perfect environment for family parties begins here, with an enormous entertainment room with snooker table, exercise space and bi-fold doors that lead to the BBQ area that offer an extension of the home itself when opened. You also no problem with 'closing time at HIll House, with the property posing its very own fully fitted bar area that extends into the entertainment room and adds to the character and overall feel of this fantastic family home. As if being your own landlord wasn't enough, continuing through the snooker room, you find yourself in the pool room, where you are met with a heated 36ft indoor swimming pool, with an 8ft 6 deep end, diving board & slides for the family. A sunken Jacuzzi and changing room complete the set up.

External Gardens - Approached with a sweeping carriage driveway and security gates upon entry and exit, this 8000sq ft home sits centrally within 7 Acres of beautiful gardens that have been cleverly laid out, with 5.5 acres of natural gardens and woodland that surround the home and an additional 1.5 acre gated plot that is available upon further negotiation and benefits private access and would make for ideal sporting or equestrian facilities. The property backs onto 'Little Hay' golf course and benefits private gated access to the driving range and golf course. The woodlands that surround the home make for a haven for wildlife and a well manicured lawn to the front of the home add to the overall kerb appeal of this stunning, one off property.

Area Guide - Hemel Hempstead is one the largest towns in Hertfordshire ;with a population of just under 100,000 people (based on the 2019 census) and just 27 miles (by road) from London and just 9 miles from the neighbouring town of Watford.
With great shopping centres, an array of recreational facilities on offer, for all ages, as well as good transport links, it’s become a highly popular location to live for families and commuters.

Transport and travel

There’s easy access to the M1 and A414, A41 and M25 motorways. There are two train stations, Hemel Hempstead mainline station that travels to the north and the south reaching London Euston. Apsley Station is on the same line and is one stop closer to London, it also passes by Watford and Bushey on the way. The Grand Union Canal passes through Hemel Hempstead and is a poplar route for barges.



Parks and recreation

One thing you will be sure to notice about Hemel Hempstead is that there is no shortage of parks and public green spaces. Gadebridge Park can be found at the foot of the Historic Old Town and has been recently updated with new picnic and play areas for families, dog walkers or just people who wish to enjoy the outdoors. Hemel Hempstead has a local football team and local cricket club for those people who enjoy watching or participating in sports. In the Old Town you will find a lovely theatre and a beautiful listed church as well as boutique shops and varied cuisine restaurants.

Schools

In Boxmoor you will find Hemel Hempstead school, which is one of the best performing secondary schools in Hertfordshire. In the HP1 area, you have Gadebridge school, JFK catholic School. In HP2, there is Broadfield Academy, Hobletts Manor, Astley Cooper amongst others. In HP3, for senior schools, there is Longdean. for junior schools you have Hobbs Hill Wood, Chambersbury school, Lime Walk and Two Waters school.



Restaurants and shopping

Hemel Hempstead benefits from two shopping centres (Marlowes and Riverside) in addition to a traditional outdoor High Street with many popular brands and chain stores. There are plenty of restaurants in Hemel Hempstead offering varied cuisine and plenty of choice for those in a hurry looking for tasty takeaways.