Kings Farm Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3

An excellent family home occupying an elevated position with far-reaching views over Chorleywood and the Common.

Description

Occupying an elevated position in a delightful cul-de-sac, Benthills is a lovely family home enjoying far-reaching views across Chorleywood and the Common beyond. Set within a lovely plot of approximately a quarter of an acre, this home offers great potential with attractive gardens and excellent potential for extension, subject to the usual planning consents.

The property is approached through an enclosed porch, which opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a cloakroom and useful storage cupboard. The generous sitting room is a particularly appealing double-aspect space, featuring a brick fireplace with a coal-effect gas fire. Double doors open directly onto the garden, creating a connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces, while further doors lead through to the dining room, which enjoys pleasant views over the rear garden.

Positioned at the front of the house, the home office provides an ideal space for home working and benefits from distant views towards the Common, together with a range of bespoke cherry veneer cupboards.

The kitchen/breakfast room is has a good range of cupboards and drawers, integrated appliances and a useful pantry, plus a breakfast table space. A door leads through to a practical boot room, providing convenient access to both the garage and utility room.

Upstairs, a spacious landing enjoys fine views and leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particular highlight, enjoying the finest outlook in the house, with far-reaching views across Chorleywood and the Common. There are also three double wardrobes provide excellent storage. The three further bedrooms are all fitted with built-in wardrobes, with two also benefiting from wash hand basins. A family bathroom and separate shower room complete the first-floor accommodation.

Outside
Benthills is approached via a carriage driveway, providing ample parking for several vehicles. The front garden is screened by mature hedging, creating a sense of privacy, and features areas of lawn complemented by established shrubs and flower beds.

The attached double garage has an electric up-and-over door, lighting and power, as well as the added convenience of direct access into the house.

The rear garden is a wonderful feature of the property, enjoying a high degree of privacy and sunshine throughout the day. A terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, leading onto a broad expanse of lawn bordered by mature hedging, established shrubs and beautifully stocked flower beds. The garden continues behind the garage, where gated access provides additional convenience.

Extending to approximately a quarter of an acre overall, the plot offers a delightful setting for family life, outdoor entertaining and those looking to create their own long-term home, with the added attraction of potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Location

Chorleywood has a thriving village centre with cafes, restaurants, book shop, library, bakers, butcher and food stores. The station provides both the Chiltern Line to Marylebone and the Metropolitan Line to Baker Street and the City. There is a good selection of local primary schools and St Clement Danes secondary school together with other private and state schools within driving distance. Chorleywood Common has over 200 acres of wooded common land, bridle paths, walks and a 9 hole public golf course. The Chess Valley with its walks and beautiful countryside is on the door step too.

Square Footage: 2,172 sq ft


Acreage: 0.25 Acres

Directions

From Junction 18 of the M25, take the exit signpost to Chorleywood and proceed along the A404 Rickmansworth Road towards Chorleywood. Continue along this road until you come to the traffic lights, turn left into Dog Kennel Lane and follow the road past the Common. Turn right into Berry Lane and continue along the lane until you see Kings Farm Road on the right. Benthills is the first house on the left.