2 bedroom terraced house

Rural dream, just ten minutes drive from Berkhamsted.

Description

Beautifully and meticulously refurbished, extended and improved by its present owners, this quaintest of properties provides everything a buyer seeking the rural dream could want, for both its wonderful location and its superb presentation.

Situated on the edge of the 5,000 acre National Trust Ashridge Estate but with easy access to Berkhamsted and its mainline train to London, this exquisite period cottage lets you 'get away from it all' whilst still being able to 'get to it all' when you need to.

Grade ll listed, it positively brims with charm, ambience and style.

Downstairs, the accommodation comprises a stunning kitchen diner with bespoke Devol kitchen units, a cosy sitting room featuring the ‘must have’ log burner, a large and contemporary bathroom with both a bath and a walk-in shower, and a separate utility area. The whole of the downstairs is has underfloor heating.

Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, the master affording glorious views of the extensive front garden and boasting bespoke built-in wardrobes, an original cast iron fireplace, original beams and whitewashed exposed brick walls.

Externally, this property offers even more.

A pretty, walled courtyard with two useful outhouses leads from the bi fold doors of the kitchen/diner; ideal for al-fresco dining.

Then, across the driveway, you’ll find a most attractive oak-framed barn, added by the present owners.

To the front, it provides ample storage for bikes or motorbikes and, to the rear, a most versatile annexe with en-suite facilities, opening out onto the private, enclosed rear garden.

At present, it is used as a guest suite but it would also make a wonderful studio, gym or home office. In fact, with a little tweaking, it would also make the perfect Airbnb accommodation, given its proximity to Ivinghoe Beacon, the Ridgeway and the beautiful Ashridge Forest, all of which are popular with walkers, mountain bikers and dog owners.

The icing on the cake is the ample parking for four cars.

Location

Ringshall is a pretty hamlet distinguished by its characterful Victorian cottages with their distinctive extra-long front gardens, on the edge of beautiful Ashridge Forest.

A general village store with Post Office, a pub/restaurant, Church, an excellent C of E primary school, village hall, bowls and tennis clubs are all very close by in the adjacent village of Little Gaddesden, which lies within and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The location is ideal for walking, riding and golf and, for canal enthusiasts, the Grand Union Canal is close by, as are Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Zoo.

The prestigious town of Berkhamsted, with its many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and independent schooling is approximately 5 miles away. For commuters, Berkhamsted provides a regular and fast connection to both Euston. Major nearby road connections include the M25 and M1, while the A41 dual carriageway provides an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford and Aylesbury.