The Drive, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3

An attractive bay-fronted character residence set within about one acre of private grounds, discreetly positioned well back from the road and offering excellent leisure facilities.

Description

Upmeads is a particularly attractive detached character home occupying a superb and remarkably private plot of approximately one acre on The Drive, one of Rickmansworth’s most sought-after residential addresses.

Set well back from the road and approached via a long, sweeping driveway, the house is almost completely concealed from view, creating an immediate sense of arrival, exclusivity and seclusion. The property combines charming bay-fronted architecture with extensive and versatile accommodation, making it ideally suited to modern family living and entertaining on a grand scale.

A notable feature of the property is the leisure provision, including an indoor swimming pool complex connected to the main house, together with a sauna and spa suite. In addition, the grounds include a private tennis court, enhancing the lifestyle offering significantly.

The house is further complemented by a detached double garage set back from the main residence, with extensive parking to the front and side, all accessed via a long private driveway.

Upon entering the house, there is an immediate sense of character and proportion, with the principal reception spaces arranged around a welcoming flow that takes full advantage of the outlook over the grounds. To the front, al bay-fronted sitting room enjoys views across the gardens, creating an elegant principal reception space filled with natural light. Positioned just off this room is a study, also benefitting from a side bay window, offering a quiet and well-appointed working environment.

From the study, access is provided to a spa room, incorporating a built-in sauna and spa pool. There is also a sitting room to the front aspect.

At the heart of the home sits a generous kitchen/breakfast room, designed for everyday family living, with direct access to a walk-in pantry and utility room. This links through to a substantial family room, currently arranged as a snooker room. From here, there is further access to a room that connects directly with the indoor swimming pool complex.

The first floor continues the sense of space and versatility, with six well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, featuring extensive fitted wardrobes, a modern en suite bathroom and direct access to a private balcony overlooking some of the grounds. To the front of the property, bedrooms two and three are both bay-fronted and enjoy elevated views across the gardens. Three further bedrooms provide excellent additional accommodation, ideal for family, guests or home office use. The first floor is completed by a well-appointed family bathroom and a separate shower room.

The property sits within beautifully mature grounds extending to about an acre. The house is set well back from The Drive and is almost entirely hidden from view, approached via a long, sweeping driveway that winds gently through the grounds before arriving at the house, enhancing the sense of privacy and arrival.

The gardens are a defining feature of the home, offering exceptional seclusion and a wonderfully tranquil setting. Expansive lawns are interspersed with established trees and mature planting, creating a richly green and private landscape that feels both sheltered and expansive in equal measure.

A further highlight is the private tennis court, discreetly positioned within the grounds, providing an outstanding recreational amenity.

Location

Upmeads is situated in one of the most sought after roads in the area with Rickmansworth station approximately 0.7 miles away.

The station provides a frequent Metropolitan Line service to Baker Street and the City plus the Chiltern Turbo to Marylebone.

Rickmansworth offers an excellent selection restaurants, cafes and shops together with the food halls of Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Tesco.

There is a good choice of schooling both State and Private within the locality including Royal Masonic School for Girls, St Joan of Arc, St Clement Danes and York House School. Charlotte House School is extremely close by (approximately 0.2 of a mile).

Chorleywood Common is close by and the renowned golf courses at Moor Park and The Grove at Watford are a short drive away.

Access to the M25 is at junction 18 with connections to the general motorway network and Heathrow and Luton airport.

Square Footage: 4,427 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres