Wildhill Road, Wildhill, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9

Elegant Palladium style house with beautiful grounds and outlook located between Essendon and Brookmans Park

Description

Mulberry House is a classically composed modern country house in a symmetrical but softened Palladian style, featuring a pedimented central stucco block and flanking brick wings under hipped roofs, blending formal classical principles with the relaxed character of English vernacular architecture. Individual and elegant, the house is tucked away behind electric gates and is approached by a sweeping driveway, revealing itself slowly as you approach and offering great privacy and seclusion within a beautifully manicured plot of just over 1.5 acres. While the gardens themselves offer fabulous views and vistas, the house is also bordered by paddock and estate land that extend the eye and further adds to the appeal of the location.

The house has a central hallway with a dramatic bifurcated staircase rising to a galleried landing, lit by a large roof lantern. The symmetry continues with twinned guest cloakroom and coats cupboards. The impressive drawing room has a partly dropped ceiling, fireplace and French doors to the gardens and double doors lead through to the library or home office. A formal dining room has fireplace and wooden flooring and there is a family room with doors to garden. The kitchen breakfast room offers casual eating opportunities with fitted table and booths as well as extensive cabinets and Gagganau appliances. There is a boot room and large utility room.

On the first floor the house has six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Double doors lead to the principal bedroom suite which comprises bedroom with balcony enjoying beautiful garden views, dressing room and en suite bathroom. The second bedroom has an en suite shower room while the third and fourth bedroom share a "Jack and Jill" bathroom. There are two further bedrooms that use the family bathroom with one of them currently configured as an additional dressing room.

The grounds are a particular feature of the property with immaculate landscaped lawns and sculpted planting providing interest year round. To the rear of the house there is a terrace with raised pond and water feature and box hedging. A further "natural" pond lies to the rear, while mature shrubs provide screening and privacy. Gardeners are well catered for with a high end greenhouse and raised beds plus a large shed for mowers and equipment.

The driveway affords space for multiple cars and is complemented by a triple garage block.

Although classical in style, the house doesn't lack for modern convenience with underfloor heating to both floors, air conditioning to three of the bedrooms and security camera system.

Location

Wildhill Road is situated between Brookmans Park and Essendon, a charming Hertfordshire setting surrounded by rolling countryside yet conveniently positioned for access to nearby towns and amenities. Immediate day-to-day amenities can be found in Brookmans Park or Potters Bar, offering a range of local shops, cafés, restaurants and mainline rail services. Further comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in Hatfield (approx. 4 miles), while the more extensive centres of St Albans and Hertford are also within easy reach.

For leisure pursuits, Essendon Country Club, set within a picturesque 400-acre estate and offering golf, dining and leisure facilities, lies close by, complemented by the surrounding open countryside which provides excellent opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor recreation.

Transport connections are particularly attractive. Mainline rail services are available from Brookmans Park and Potters Bar, as well as Hatfield station (approx. 4 miles), with direct trains to London King’s Cross. Road links via the A1(M) and M25 are readily accessible, providing efficient access to London and the wider motorway network. A regular bus service also links Essendon to Hatfield in approximately 9 minutes.

The area is well served by a selection of schooling options. Essendon Church of England Primary School is located within the village, while a range of well-regarded state and independent schools can be found in the wider area, including in Brookmans Park, Potters Bar, Hatfield and Hertford.

Square Footage: 5,438 sq ft


Acreage: 1.51 Acres