Bridle Lane, Loudwater, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3

A most attractive character house set within a glorious plot of about half an acre in this popular location.

Description

The property is approached through an attractive door to a large wide reception hall with a cloakroom and staircase to the first floor. To the front of the house is a double aspect study with bay window. The sitting room has a lovely double aspect with a working fireplace, oak floor, attractive bay windows and double doors to the garden. Further double doors open to the dining room which also overlooks the garden. The bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room has an excellent range of wall and floor units with integrated appliances including Bosch fridge freezer, Smeg dishwasher, Stove range gas cooker with five-ring hob, warming plate, double oven, Neff microwave and extractor hood over. Polished Welsh slate work surfaces complement the kitchen. There is a large island with polished Welsh slate work surfaces with fitted cupboards and drawers under Adjoining the kitchen is a playroom with wooden flooring. The utility room is well fitted with a range of base units, double sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. This room gives access to a shower room and to the integral garage.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom has a lovely double aspect with some exposed beams and opens to a large dressing room with a good range of fitted wardrobes. This in turn opens to an en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and large Victorian style claw and ball foot bath. There is also a family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and three further bedrooms on this floor.

To the second floor is a large landing with three double eaves storage cupboards, two further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower and a family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. There is also extensive storage on this floor.

Outside
The grounds are a beautiful feature of the property being in all about 0.42 acres. To the front is a gravel carriage driveway screened by a beech hedge with an area of lawn and some mature trees.

The rear gardens are indeed a very attractive feature of the property with a large decked sun terrace with steps down to a large expanse of lawn with a flagstone terrace to the side leading to the heated swimming pool and pool house. The gardens have been attractively landscaped particularly to the rear where there is a large curved border with an expanse of flowering plants and is lightly wooded. There is a treehouse with children’s play area and timber garden shed.

NB: Interior photos from 2022.

Location

The property is situated in a highly sought-after road in Loudwater which has the benefit of very easy access to Rickmansworth and Croxley Green via Loudwater Lane.

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

There is a choice of schooling in the area both state and private including the Royal Masonic School for Girls, Christ Church Primary School, Watford Grammar School for Boys, Rickmansworth School, St Clement Danes, York House and Merchant Taylors School for Boys.

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.

Square Footage: 3,584 sq ft


Acreage: 0.42 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band: H