Beautifully presented detached farmhouse set in an outstanding location within the stunning National Trust Ashridge Estate.

Description

Approached via tree lined private road and set in a wonderfully peaceful location within the Ashridge Estate, Great Coldharbour Farmhouse is a beautifully presented and recently modernised detached farmhouse, offering generous accommodation in an exceptional setting.

Of Tudor origin, with the existing building dating predominantly from the early 18th century, the property has been updated throughout while retaining its period character, and is finished to an excellent standard.

The ground floor offers a series of reception rooms, including a family room, an additional reception room with stone fireplace and a formal dining room. The newly installed kitchen features an island and modern appliances including a Rangemaster cooker and leads through to a boot room, utility and plant room. A dry wine cellar is located on the lower ground floor.

The first floor provides four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a newly fitted en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are served by the family bathroom, while bedroom four enjoys a dressing room and a new en-suite shower room.

Attached to the main house is a superb two bedroom ground floor annexe, comprising a sitting room with kitchenette and two bedrooms with views over the gardens.

Set within the Ashridge National Trust Estate, the property enjoys an extensive and attractive private gardens extending to approximately 1.9 acres, surrounded by open countryside, woodland and walks. The grounds include lawns, mature trees, an orchard and a number of water features, including a pond and a small stream.

Externally, there are a range of outbuildings providing useful additional space, including the Piggery, storage barn, and Great Barn with integrated office, garage, and store. Please note, a section of the Great Barn is currently undergoing works, with completion later this year.


Additional information for prospective tenants:
• Optional paddocks available by separate agreement under a grazing licence.
• The orchard is classified as a priority habitat ‘Traditional Orchard’ and is subject to specific management requirements within the tenancy.
• Great Crested Newts are present on the land and are a European protected species – the ponds, wetland areas and existing habitats must be retained and managed by the tenant. No fish or ducks are permitted.

Location

Located on Berkhamsted Common within the Ashridge Estate, the property is surrounded by open countryside and woodland. Berkhamsted offers a wide range of amenities and a mainline station (approximately 3 miles from the property) with direct services to London Euston.

The area is well served by highly regarded schools and has good access to the A41 and M25.





Additional Info

Deposit - £8,307.69 (6 weeks rent)
Holding deposit - £1,384.61 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum tenancy length - 6 months