Chequers Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire

The Old Dairy is an impressive former Victorian farm building, converted to create a spacious and highly adaptable family home. Positioned within a private estate on the edge of Abbots Langley, the property combines period character with modern convenience, set within mature and thoughtfully arranged grounds of approximately one acre.
The house provides over 6,000 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation, arranged to suit both everyday family living and entertaining. Generous proportions are a consistent feature throughout, with a number of rooms benefiting from dual-aspect windows, creating a strong sense of light and openness.
At the heart of the home is an expansive open-plan kitchen and dining space, fitted with bespoke cabinetry and complemented by an adjoining utility/boot room. There are two principal reception rooms, offering flexibility for formal and informal living, alongside a separate study and cloakroom.
Upstairs, the property offers five well-proportioned double bedrooms, three of which have en suite facilities, in addition to a family bathroom.
Character features such as exposed brickwork and sash-style windows sit comfortably alongside modern additions, including underfloor heating to the ground floor, air conditioning to selected rooms and a security system.

A detached, self-contained one-bedroom annexe provides excellent flexibility, suitable for guest accommodation, multigenerational living or potential rental income. The annexe includes an open-plan living/kitchen area, bedroom, dressing room and shower room.
There is also a separate home office, which could be incorporated into the annexe if required.

The property is approached via a private lane, leading to a gated entrance and a sweeping driveway with ample parking and turning space.
The gardens are a notable feature, arranged to provide a variety of outdoor settings. To the rear, a secluded courtyard has been designed for entertaining, complete with a plunge pool, hot tub and space for seating and dining.
Beyond this, the grounds extend to include lawns, a gravelled area and a well-maintained kitchen garden with greenhouse, raised beds and a storage shed. The annexe benefits from its own parking area and access to part of the courtyard.

The Old Dairy is situated between Abbots Langley and Bricket Wood, offering a balance of countryside surroundings and convenient access to local amenities. Abbots Langley provides a range of everyday facilities including shops, cafés and restaurants, while more extensive amenities can be found in St Albans, Watford and Hemel Hempstead.
Transport connections are excellent, with mainline stations at Watford, St Albans and Radlett providing regular services into London. The M1 (Junction 6) and M25 (Junction 21a) are both within easy reach.
The area is well regarded for schooling, with a number of highly rated state and independent schools nearby, including Parmiter’s School, the Watford Grammar Schools, and several private options such as Haberdashers’, Edge Grove and the Royal Masonic School.
There are also extensive leisure opportunities in the surrounding area, including nearby countryside walks and access to Leavesden Country Park.