Sheethanger Lane, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3

Located in one of the areas most sought after, private roads, Thornbury is offered for sale for the first time in 15 years.
The house is accessed through a beautiful tree lined lane, and is set back in a secluded private position behind electric gates.
Turning into the driveway through the stylish gates, there are few people who could deny a very positive first impression. The fact the home is in the centre of one of the country’s most desirable areas adds even more kerb appeal.
A beautiful gabled front door sets the scene for an immediate taste of good things to come – and a dramatic impact from the outset.

Once inside, the property opens to a large hallway providing access to all ground floor reception rooms and cloakroom. A formal lounge and dining room are located to the right hand side, both light and airy with the lounge providing doors straight out to the formal gardens.

At the heart of every home is the Kitchen and this open plan space is ideal for families or those that love to entertain. This kitchen is located at the rear of the property with open views over the paddock whilst double doors lead onto the patio, with plenty of space to dine and bbq in great privacy, given the south facing aspect it’s also a great space to watch the sun setting. Beyond the formal manicured garden is a post and rail enclosed 1 acre paddock with gated access onto Featherbed Lane.

The first floor offers four bedrooms, three en-suite with the others served by a fabulously stylish modern family bathroom. To add to the grandeur there is also a snug included within the galleried landing, perfect as a further study space, snug, or library.

The second floor has a further two bedrooms offering extensive space and a glorious view across the gardens and countryside beyond, topping off the beauty and charm of this highly desirable residence.
This unique property is a one-off and provides a chance for a discerning purchase to own something truly eye-catching. It has a personality of its own; bright, light and perfectly considered in all aspects.

THE LOCAL AREA

This property is within a highly sought-after area and is surrounded by glorious countryside including Box Moor Trust land.

It is conveniently situated for all needs – if you need to commute then British Rail stations are easily reached in both Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead town centres, getting you in and out of Euston in London within 30 minutes. The A41 provides fast links to the M1 and M25, while local bus routes add to the transport facilities, providing routes in and out of the area.

Excellent schooling is available nearby, including Lockers Park, Abbot's Hill, Westbrook Hay and Berkhamsted School, which is part of a family of six schools combining both single-sex and co-educational teaching.

At the Pre-Prep and Prep, boys and girls are taught together until the age of 11, separately from 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint Sixth Form. Heatherton provides a co-educational nursery class (3-4) and single-sex education for girls aged 4 to 11.
Abbot’s Hill school offers all-round independent education for girls aged 4-16 years. The Day Nursery & Pre-School caters for girls and boys from 6 months. There is a daily School Bus Service for pupils covering six main routes.
There are plenty of shopping and recreational facilities as well as access to local villages and towns and the beauty of the Chilterns.