Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead

An exceptional Art & Crafts home exuding character and charm whilst being beautifully maintained by the current owner, on an elevated plot of approx 1 acre.

A wonderful example of a fine Arts & Crafts home with many of it's original features still in place yet with a contemporary twist which perfectly balances modern day living with traditional character. Shothanger House is situated on an elevated position as many of the grand homes of yesteryear were, with a long sweeping driveway accessed via electric gates, leading up to the house and a generous parking area. One enters the house via the curved turret into an enclosed porch which leads through to the impressive entrance hall. This welcoming space oozes charm and provides a taste of the character and craftsmanship which is evident throughout this beautiful home. The sitting room is superb, triple aspect and flooded with natural light with the original feature fireplace. The dining room is equally impressive and generously proportioned with views into the walled garden. The kitchen has been updated recently whilst still retaining the original pine cupboards and walk-in pantry and leads through to the new extension, currently used as a family room. Modern glazed doors that compliment the Crittall windows of the main house, lead out into the walled courtyard garden, a delightfully private and sheltered sun trap to enjoy entertaining friends. Completing the ground floor accommodation, there is a laundry room and cloakroom. On the first floor, the dual aspect principal bedroom is well proportioned and flooded with natural light, there is also a recently re-fitted ensuite with separate bath and shower. There are three further double bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room and a study. A spiral staircase leads up from the study to the second floor where there is a large games room, bar and store room. Outside, the generous plot measures approx 1 acre, with the house centrally positioned within it. There is a detached brick built garage/car port with a studio and covered store. A further outbuilding provides another study/office, WC and also a utility room. The gardens are mainly to lawn with an array of mature trees throughout the plot and mature hedging to the boundaries. In short, an exceptional period home offering superb accommodation in a mature and private setting.

Planning permission has been granted for a significant two storey and single storey side extension REF 4/00385/06