The Cedars, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3

A beautifully proportioned two bedroom first-floor apartment situated within the original Cedars Mansion House, benefiting from lift and stair access, elegant period rooms, high ceilings, sash windows and attractive views over the landscaped gardens.

The Property:

This apartment is accessed from the lift or the sweeping mansion house staircase. The accommodation has an entrance hall, an airing cupboard, coats storage and a cupboard housing the water tank. The living room is a particularly attractive space, with period features, a sash window overlooking the gardens and a marble fireplace surround with an electric fire. The kitchen is off the living room and is fitted with light oak cabinetry, laminate work surfaces and feature lighting. Integrated appliances include a Beko fridge freezer, slimline Neff dishwasher, AEG induction hob, Bosch extractor and Neff double oven, with wooden flooring. The master bedroom is a generous double room with fitted double wardrobes, further wardrobe space and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is a double-sized room and enjoys views towards the front gardens of the Mansion House. The accommodation has a separate WC/utility area. Each property benefits from an emergency call unit with pendant for 24/7 access to the wellbeing team plus a weekly housekeeping service. Cedars Village, set in 22 acres, is built around the exclusive Grade II listed mansion house which is the focal point of the community, providing facilities which include a Victorian conservatory, restaurant, bistro, library, hobbies room, laundry, convenience store and croquet/putting lawn.

The Location:

Cedars Village is an exclusive retirement community for the over-60s, offering a wonderful blend of independence, comfort and a welcoming village lifestyle. Set within 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds opposite the historic Chorleywood Common, the village enjoys a tranquil yet highly convenient setting.

At the heart of the community is the impressive Grade II listed Victorian Mansion House, which provides a charming focal point for village life. Residents can enjoy a newly refurbished library, convenience store, bistro, a recently refurbished formal restaurant and a variety of elegant social spaces. The village also offers an excellent range of amenities, including croquet lawns, attractive communal facilities, the new Village Hall and a newly enhanced wellbeing hub, which also incorporates hair and beauty facilities.

Homes are designed with comfort and practicality in mind, offering flexible living spaces and modern safety features, while the wider village provides a warm, sociable and beautifully maintained environment.

With its attractive setting, excellent facilities, landscaped surroundings and genuine sense of community, Cedars Village provides a rewarding retirement lifestyle in one of Chorleywood’s most desirable locations.

Lease and Other Material Information:

Tenure: Leasehold
Property Type: Retirement

Lease: 125 year lease from 1 October 1999
Ground Rent: £250 per annum
Service Charge: £11,627.34 pa (1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026 and annually thereafter) for single occupancy
Double Occupancy: An additional £300 pa
Council Tax Band: Three Rivers District Council – Band D - £2,429.65 (2026 – 2027)

Assignment Fee:
Owners of a Retirement Villages Lease are required to pay an assignment fee on re-sale of the property which is a fixed 10% and does not change over time. Please ask the Village Manager for more details and a copy of the financial implications.

Please ask the Village Manager for more details and a copy of the financial implications.

For full information on the management fee please contact the Village Manager. The service includes:
• Full on-site professional estate management.
• Upkeep and maintenance to the exterior of buildings and grounds.
• Building insurance.
• Membership of the Country Club, which is exclusively for residents and their guests.
• Provision of a maintenance reserve fund.
• Heating, lighting and energy costs of communal area.
• External window cleaning/decorating
• One hour’s domestic cleaning per week.
• Weekly collection and laundering of bed linen.
• Use of Cedars Village launderette.
• Emergency call & monitoring system.
• Visiting GP’s surgery in Cedars Village’s own Wellbeing Hub.

Additional care packages can be tailor made on request. Charges apply.

Communal entrance with security code access. Lift and Stairs to Accommodation.

Garages are available to rent, please ask for details.

Charges when leaving or selling the property: Service Charges remain payable until a property is resold, Redecoration Costs - The cost of your putting the property back in good order internally in accordance with the terms of the Lease

All properties are pre-installed for Virgin Media – Clients to organise their own media packages.

You must be 60 years or over to become a purchaser at Cedars Village. Purchase of a Retirement Villages property is subject to an introductory acceptance interview with the Village Manager.

Created 09-07-2026