Nottingham Road, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3

An elegant country home within the Chartist village of Heronsgate standing on a lovely mature plot of about 1.7 acres

Description

The house opens through an enclosed porch into a spacious entrance hall. Four reception spaces include a dining room, home office, sitting/cinema room featuring a wood burning stove and there are French doors opening onto the garden, and a beautiful family room arranged around a feature wood burning stove, with bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. The family room connects with the kitchen and, together, these rooms form the heart of the home.

The impressive kitchen is arranged around an AGA and features bespoke cabinetry and a range of integrated appliances, including a fridge, freezer, wine fridge, conventional oven and hob. There are two sinks, one fitted with a Quooker tap, while underfloor heating provides additional comfort. There is space for a dining table, and bi-fold doors open onto the terrace, creating a seamless connection with the garden and a wonderful space for everyday living . A utility room provides laundry appliances and features useful heated drying cupboards, while a boot room offers practical storage plus a a shower and sauna

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite enjoys a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, two walk-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, with one also benefiting from a private snug or it could be a further bedroom - great space for guests. The separate family bathroom also benefits from underfloor heating. The extended far side of the house has substantial landing storage and large airing cupboard. There are wo further double bedrooms served by a stylish shower room.

Outside
Briar Wood is an elegant home with a white-painted façade beneath a slate roof. A spacious in-and-out driveway provides ample parking and is framed by mature trees, while a further gated area offers additional parking and access to a detached garage. There is also an integral double garage with an inspection pit for vehicle maintenance, an electric door and access into the home.

Through a timber pedestrian gate, the rear gardens are a particular highlight. Landscaped and bordered by mature trees, they provide a wonderfully private and leafy setting. An expansive paved terrace, bordered by low walls and established planting, runs the full length of the house, providing an ideal setting for al fresco dining and enjoying the outlook. To one side, a heated swimming pool features an Endless Pool jet, diving board, lockable childproof cover and electric roller cover, with a pool house positioned alongside.

The gardens are laid to lawn, with a woodland area beyond and, towards the far end, a dedicated wildlife area. Beyond this, a footpath provides direct access to the surrounding countryside. A versatile outbuilding provides a gym with shower room plus a garden office and behind this is a useful log store, four stables and a garden workshop. In all the plot is about 1.7 acres.

Location

Briar Wood enjoys a superb position in the desirable village of Heronsgate, bordering open countryside with miles of scenic walks quite literally on the doorstep. Despite its rural setting, the property remains conveniently placed for local amenities, offering an excellent balance of countryside living and everyday convenience.

Heronsgate is an historic Chartist Village, admired for its leafy surroundings, attractive character and strong sense of community. Chorleywood village centre offers an excellent choice of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional pubs centred around the village Common. Chorleywood Station, approximately 1.8 miles away, provides regular Metropolitan Line services into Central London, together with Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone. There is also an excellent choice of schooling both State and Private within the locality The area also enjoys convenient access to the M25 via Junction 17, providing straightforward connections to Heathrow and Luton airports and the wider motorway network.

Square Footage: 4,502 sq ft


Acreage: 1.73 Acres

Directions

With Chorleywood Station on your left, continue along Station Road and follow the road left under the railway bridge. Continue up Shire Lane, follow the road to the left where it becomes Heronsgate Road and follow the road which narrows and becomes Long Lane at The Stag public house. Continue along the road, turn right into Stockport Road and at the end of the road turn left into Nottingham Road North and Briar Wood can be found on the right