5 bedroom detached house for sale

10,000 sq ft house on a plot of about 1.93 acres.

Description

In the 1980’s a prominent local businessman and property entrepreneur decided to create his own family house to an exacting specification, set within one of the largest and most private plots on the exclusive Moor Park estate. A magnificent and very individual new house was created, with accommodation extending to over 10,000 sq ft arranged over three floors, featuring exceptional room sizes and with a particular emphasis on space for entertaining and leisure. The house can either be enjoyed for what it presently offers, or be modernised to meet modern tastes or even, subject to planning consents being granted, be replaced with a new home on what we believe to be the largest plot on Astons Road.

The property is approached by a sweeping driveway that provides parking for numerous cars and access to a double garage.

To the ground floor there is a spacious entrance hall with two
cloakrooms, a lift that services all floors, double doors opening to an imposing drawing room which features a baronial style stone fireplace, bar, dining area and benefits from south facing views over the rear garden. There is also an extensively fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious master suite with double aspect bedroom, feature stone fireplace, dressing room, bathroom and doors to rear balcony.

To the first floor the landing provides access to three further bedroom suites of exceptional size, all with dressing rooms and bathrooms.

To the lower ground floor the accommodation has been designed particularly for entertaining and leisure. A reception lobby has double doors opening to a 39ft entertainment room, feature brick inglenook fireplace with concealed lighting, full sized bar with preparation area and wine store. This room also features exposed brick and wood panelled walls and has double doors opening to a large flagstone terrace. There is an adjacent games room, gym with sauna and shower facilities and a large guest cloakroom. To the rear of the bar preparation room is a large plant room that houses the gas boiler and the lift mechanism room.

The extensive grounds surround the property incorporating a large expanses of neat lawn bordered by a woodland area, shrubs, neat hedging and a variety of mature trees all of which afford a high degree of privacy. The large flagstone paved terrace with retaining walls and ornamental pond with water fountain and lights benefit from a southerly aspect and creates an ideal setting for al-fresco dining and relaxing in the summer.

The original timber stable/barn building that has been located on the plot for many years has also been retained towards the bottom of the garden.

The house also has the benefit of a self contained staff annexe with sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom and shower room. This sits between the main house and garage and interconnects with the reception hall.

NB: Please note that the photographs of this property are over 6 months old.

Location

The property is conveniently located for Moor Park shops and restaurants, as well as the Metropolitan Line train station. Northwood and Rickmansworth town centres are accessible and offer a further range of shops, restaurants and transport links.

The local area is well served for state and private schools, including Merchant Taylors Senior & Junior Schools on the estate and the nearby St Helens Girls School. Leisure facilities include five golf courses, cricket and football clubs as well as fitness centres.

This property falls within the Moor Park Conservation Area. We recommend that prospective purchasers wishing to extend or alter this property in any way should make enquiries with Three
Rivers Planning Department and also Moor Park (1958) Limited whose approval for alterations and extensions is also required under the covenants of the Estate.

There is service charge for Moor Park residents and charges are paid per foot frontage. Current rates are available upon request.

Square Footage: 10,010 sq ft


Acreage: 1.93 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band: H