Little Heath Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4

An exciting opportunity for a discerning buyer who wishes to have built their dream home in an area of outstanding natural beauty with breath taking panoramic views. Rosa Maria Farm offers a truly unique proposition with full consent by local, award winning architects Kirkland Fraser Moor; to build two grand design homes, one 7,632 sq. ft. and the other 2,820 sq. ft. Currently Rosa Maria Farm is a well presented and flexible home measuring 9,678 sq. ft offering nine bedrooms and versatile ground floor accommodation that includes great storage and garage space. All within 13.6 acres.

It is a requirement of the planning that this building is to be demolished once the new properties are built but it could be occupied by any incoming purchaser until they have completed the build process which they have 2 and half years to make a meaningful start to the build process (breaking ground) in order to keep the planning consent active! Orchid have created a build team for any buyer to take on should they wish, who will provide a turnkey solution with a build price included within the £6,000,000 asking price. Further information on this this within our Rosa Maria magazine and full detailed build price quotation available on request.

In our opinion the GDV (gross development value) for the two homes once completed is £7,500,000 and there is the option for a purchaser upon completion to sell off the Orchard House plot or indeed re-work the planning given the mass is established.

Main House: 6 BEDROOM DETACHED - 7,632 sq. ft

The main house will be set further into the plot than the existing building
and will contain an innovatively designed basement effectively inset into
the land contours overlooking a sunken walled garden, whilst affording
the most wonderful countryside views. It will incorporate a separate annexe with ensuite bedroom, kitchen and open plan living area and a double garage, suitable for two cars. The annex will be accessed independently from the main house whilst sharing a roof connection and sit amongst the main courtyard of the property. The courtyard, with a focal olive tree, will form the entrance space to the north east of the property. There will be a large lawn lined with trees to the north east, the retained sunken garden with rockery to the south east and a formal garden with kitchen planting to the west. A swimming pool and fire pit will be integrated into the sunken garden to create an outdoor entertainment area, with outdoor kitchen and pergola.

ORCHARD HOUSE - 4 BEDROOM DETACHED - 2,820 sq. ft

Set within an existing orchard on the northern boundary of the site,
Orchard House will have its own vehicular entrance and could either
be split off from the main house and grounds or used as additional
accommodation for family members or staff. The property is single storey and again is oriented to the south east with extensive glazing and will extend to approximately 2,600 sq ft. The entrance hall gives access to a guest cloakroom, plant room and boot room and leads through to the open plan kitchen, dining, family room that has sliding doors to a further sitting room, all with extensive
south east facing glazing and access to patio areas. There are four bedrooms all with ensuite, with the master bedroom enjoying an additional walk-in dressing room. Two of the bedrooms benefit from access to private patios. A double garage is set to one side with parking area and gated vehicular access.

Rosa Maria Farm is conveniently located approximately 2 miles from the centre of
the highly desirable commuter town of Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted is well connected with a mainline train station that provides a regular and direct link to London Euston from 35 minutes, whilst the major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8), both of which are around 8 miles away. Berkhamsted provides a wide range of shopping opportunities, including independent boutiques and eateries and a major Waitrose store. There is an excellent range of leisure facilities in the area including walking and horse riding and biking throughout the
Ashridge Estate. Nearby Championship golf courses include Ashridge, Centurion, Berkhamsted, and The Grove at Langleybury.There are a number of excellent preparatory and senior schools in the area including Westbrook Hay, Berkhamsted Collegiate School for Boys and Girls, Beechwood Parkand the Tring Park for the Performing Arts.

Watford: 10.3 miles
Hemel Hempstead: 4.5 miles
Luton Airport: 14.5 miles
Heathrow Airport: 25.9 miles