Property for sale in Tring HP23, 4 Bedroom

An utterly charming late Victorian four bedroom detached country cottage of immense character, with three reception rooms, impressive kitchen and bathrooms, whilst nestling within enchanting private gardens and conveniently placed for both Tring and Berkhamsted.

Description

This very impressive property creates a welcoming feel on entry, where the high standard of decoration and host of character features are immediately apparent. The entrance hall provides convenient access to all other areas of the property, which includes the sitting room, which is both front and rear aspect, and has a feature fireplace as its main focal point, with built-in storage to either side. The dining room is at the front of the property, this hassolid oak wide board flooring and also an additional fireplace as a main focal point. This room would be ideal for both formal or informal dining and is directly adjacent to the very impressive kitchen, which has views and access to the rear garden, and is well equipped and comprises eye and base level units with down lighting and some with display lighting, contrasting work surfaces and integrated appliances which include an electric oven with induction hob and canopy above. There is a double Butler sink and an adjoining utility/rear lobby, which has further appliances, including a fridge/freezer and an additional fridge, as well as further built in storage and door leading to the rear garden. The family room is also at the rear of the property, solid oak wide board flooring and views over the rear garden.

The first floor landing provides access to all other areas of the property, including four bedrooms and a very impressive family bathroom, which is completed in a traditional style, comprising a roll top claw foot bath, wash hand basin and high level WC (all with chrome fittings), chrome heated towel rail and painted panelling to all walls. The master bedroom has a generous range of built-in wardrobes and storage and also an en suite shower room, comprising large shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC (all with chrome fittings), chrome heated towel rail, wooden strip flooring and painted panelled walls.

The property is further enhanced by multi pane sash windows, attractive white painted panel doors, dado rails and gas fired central heating to thermostatically controlled radiators. There is also under floor heating in the kitchen and bathrooms.

We understand that the property was first completed in 1868 and was formerly a village pub, which was converted to a residential dwelling in the 1960s.

Exterior

The gardens are a significant feature of this property, at the front there is off-street parking for two cars, as well as a partly hedged front perimeter, providing a secluded area to part of the garden. The rear has a patio which overlooks the lawns with beautiful planted and well maintained borders, and there are three brick built outhouses which are attached to each other, and there is secure pedestrian access from one side which leads to the front.

Nb: It is also noted that the property has scope for enlargement, if required, subject to obtaining the usual consents, and we understand that the vendors have some drawings which have been prepared as an indication of the potential, and would be available for inspection at the time of viewing the property.

Location

The property is ideally located for easy access to both Berkhamsted and Tring, which provide mainline railway stations, an eclectic mix of shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as excellent schooling for children of all age groups, including state and independent schools, in particular, the Berkhamsted School and the Tring School for Performing Arts.

The surrounding countryside is designated as being An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, much of which is greenbelt, and features Tring Park and Tring Reservoirs, which are renowned nature reserves, as well as The National Trust 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate, encompassing Ivinghoe Beacon and part of the Ridgeway National Trail, along the Chiltern Hills.

The wide range of leisure facilities include walking and riding, while nearby golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted and The Grove.

Directions

If coming from Berkhamsted on the A41, exit at the Tring/Northchurch turn off, taking the first turning on the left hand side signposted for Wigginton, and the property is located just after brow of the hill on the left hand side.

Services

All mains services provided.

Local Authority

Dacorum Borough Council, Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1HH
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Council Tax Band: G

Nb: In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we advise that the vendor of this property is related to an employee of Aitchisons.