Loudwater Drive, Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3

A prestigious riverside property, in one of Hertfordshire's most sought after areas.

Description

SITUATION
This outstanding home combines semi-rural living with the convenience of being within reach of both Chorleywood and Rickmansworth. The house is situated along a private road,and is about a mile and a half from Rickmansworth town centre.

Rickmansworth is a busy commuter town, combining an eclectic mix of the old and new, plus an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, and cafés, together with leisure facilities including the Aquadrome for sailing and fishing, and both private and public golf courses. Watford town centre offers more comprehensive facilities.

Rickmansworth Station provides a frequent Metropolitan Line service to London, Baker Street, and the Chiltern Turbo — a fast mainline service to Marylebone. The M25 can be accessed at Junctions 17 and 18, with links to the motorway network and major airports.

There is a choice of schooling in the area, both state and private, including the Royal Masonic School for Girls and Merchant Taylors’ School for Boys. The Grove, a luxury hotel, golf resort and spa, is just a short drive away.

Set in beautifully secluded grounds beside the tranquil River Chess, and accessed via a block-paved driveway, this substantial and characterful home offers luxurious accommodation across three floors, featuring a wealth of bespoke design elements and exceptional leisure facilities.

DESCRIPTION
The front door opens into a welcoming reception hall with vaulted ceilings and staircase.

The dining room is an impressive circular room with stunning wood mosaic flooring and access to the front of the property. A door leads to a spacious study, which has doors to a ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, as well as access to a rear terrace and a cloakroom via a rear lobby.

The expansive kitchen/dining/family room is also accessed off the reception hall, featuring a bespoke kitchen with Silestone worktops, high-end appliances, and a breakfast bar.

A contemporary feature fireplace is set into fitted cabinetry, and double doors lead out to the rear terrace. Additional double glass casement doors connect the space to the drawing room, a light-filled, triple-aspect space with a marble fireplace,
inset log burner, and further doors to the terrace.

Ground Floor:
Large indoor pool complex with sauna and two shower rooms

Lower Ground Floor:
A versatile floor offering premium leisure and independent living spaces:

Glass-enclosed gym with air conditioning
Cinema room
Second fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
Cloakroom
Utility room
Self-contained suite comprising a third kitchen, living room,
bedroom, and en-suite bathroom with its own private entrance- ideal for guests, extended family, or staff accommodation.

First Floor
The upper floor offers a range of beautifully
appointed bedrooms:

Principal suite, a luxurious retreat with vaulted
ceilings, exposed beams, fireplace, fitted dressing room,
and a stunning en-suite bathroom.

Guest suite with dressing area, en-suite bathroom
(featuring both bath and shower), and a private
balcony overlooking the rear grounds.

Three additional double bedrooms, each with its own
en-suite shower room.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The extensive rear gardens offer multiple large terraces, some raised, ideal for entertaining, along with planted beds ready for cultivation, and a natural wild area dotted with mature trees and conifers.

To the side is a large garage block and an impressive indoor swimming pool complex, which includes a sauna, two shower rooms, and floor-to ceiling glass double doors lead to the outside. The front gardens are equally impressive, with terraces, bark-lined beds, manicured lawns, and a private stone bridge crossing the river that runs through the grounds, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting.

The beautiful grounds also enjoy over 100 metres of river frontage.

Square Footage: 7,545 sq ft


Acreage: 5.59 Acres

Directions

Distances: Rickmansworth Station (direct trains into London Marylebone) 1.5 miles, Amersham 7 miles, Beaconsfield 10 miles, Heathrow Airport 17 miles, Central London 22 miles (distances and times are approximate)Beaconsfield 10 miles, Heathrow Airport 17 miles, Central London 22 miles (distances and times are approximate)

Additional Info

Postcode: WS3 4HJ
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