Woodhall Lane, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire

Kitwells is a stunning and spacious home, carefully re-built from an old estate workshop, potting shed and groom’s accommodation. Set in mature grounds in a sought-after rural setting, just outside the popular commuter town of Radlett the property comprises more than 3,000 square feet, including four double, en suite bedrooms and three comfortable, flexible reception rooms, with a wealth of character detailing, including exposed timber beams and impressive brick-built fireplaces.

The main ground floor reception room is the 25ft drawing room, which has full-height windows across the length of one wall, looking out across the front gardens, with French doors opening to the rear. This impressive reception room is ideal for entertaining or relaxing as a family and features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, and a handsome brick-built open fireplace. Additional reception rooms include the well-proportioned sitting room, which also has dual aspects and features tiled flooring and timber beams to the walls and ceiling. There is also a formal dining room, which adjoins the kitchen and breakfast room at the heart of the home. The kitchen itself is fitted with bespoke wooden units to base and wall level, as well as an Aga, while there is space for a breakfast table and French doors opening onto the walled gardens.

The ground floor has two well-presented double bedrooms, both of which are en suite. Separate staircases lead to the two upper level bedrooms, with the principal bedroom featuring an en suite bathroom with shower, and a dressing area, while the other generous first-floor bedroom has an en suite shower room.

The property is accessed via a shared lane, which winds gently around the woodland to the parking and turning area in front of the house, providing plenty of parking space for residents and guests alike. The courtyard area to the rear provides further parking, as well as access to the carport and detached stable block. The carport has an annexe to its first floor, accessed via an external staircase, which is ideal for use as a home office or studio space. The walled gardens include a large terraced area across the south west of the house, ideal for al fresco dining, with an extensive lawn beyond including apple, pear, plum and fig. Adjoining the stable block is a further lawned area with an ornamental pond beyond which lies a parcel of mixed, deciduous and evergreen woodland studded with a selection of productive fruit trees

The sought-after town of Radlett offers a good range of day-to-day amenities including a church, local shops, small supermarkets, restaurants, public houses, a GP surgery, recreation ground, The Radlett Centre, a vibrant local theatre, popular infant and primary schools, a lawn tennis and squash club and golf at nearby Porter’s Park. More extensive shopping, services and leisure facilities can be found in nearby Watford and St. Albans. Communications links are excellent: the town lies inside the M25 and enjoys easy access to the M1, Radlett mainline station provides regular services to central London in less than half an hour and both Luton and Heathrow Airports offer a wide range of domestic and international flights. The area offers a good selection of independent schools including Edge Grove, Radlett Prep, Aldenham, Haberdashers’ Boys’ and Girls’ and Manor Lodge