7 bedroom detached house

The Hermitage is an immaculate Georgian style mansion of just under 8000sqft. The home was constructed approximately 10 years ago to the highest specification and set within 0.95 acres of walled gardens. The Hermitage is a private and elegant residence, with grounds enclosed by electric gates and surrounded by large mature trees. Incorporated within the house is an impressive swimming pool complex by Calorex and Certikin, large garage and store of 1,509sqft and an extensive array of bespoke fittings. The house enjoys underfloor heating throughout with a combination of limestone, porcelain, and oak flooring. Regarding security, the house has been fitted with comprehensive measures including video surveillance by HiK Connect with 24 hour monitoring, remote gating by D&G Short and a police force linked AAA security system.

As you enter the house, there is a grand reception hall with double height ceilings and a large staircase. Views of the garden can be seen immediately from the foyer as you look through the drawing room's striking bowed rear windows. With a multitude of spacious rooms throughout, the house lends itself well to not only family life but entertaining also as the dining and reception rooms are easily accessible. There is a generously sized kitchen with a family seating area which connects to the pool complex, both with large double doors providing access to the terrace outside. The ground floor also includes a games room and study with a large fitted desk, pantry and two WC's. The lower ground floor is perfect for guests or au pair with a good-sized bedroom, shower room, fitted kitchen and fully equipped cinema room.

The first floor of the house accommodates an impressive principal bedroom suite with large dressing area and luxury en suite bathroom. There are also two further bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom. The main bedroom on the second floor has an en suite bathroom and enjoys incredible views of the landscape to the rear of the house. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, one with en suite shower room and the other with en suite bathroom.

Located in a stunning setting, with spectacular views across Hadley Common to the front and far reaching green belt views to the rear. The house is close to the picturesque Monken Hadley church and within walking distance of Barnet town centre with its traditional high street and The Spires shopping centre. Within easy commuting distance to central London, Hadley Wood mainline stations offers a 35-minute journey time to Moorgate and Kings Cross with Barnet underground station (Northern Line) within walking distance and junction 23 of the M25 just a short drive away. Recreational facilities include Old Fold Manor golf course, which is also within walking distance and Hadley Wood golf club and tennis club. Educational facilities in the area include Stormont, Lochinver, St Johns, Haberdashers Aske's for Boys and Haberdashers Aske's for Girls, Mill Hill School, Aldenham, Belmont, Dame Alice Owen, Haileybury, Queenswood and Queen Elizabeth's Girls and Boys Schools.