Period chic, perfectly located.

Description

This attractive, extended four bedroom period home enjoys the ideal central location, within the town's coveted Conservation area.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and represents the perfect blend of period chic and twenty first century living.

To the ground floor, at the front, is the stylish sitting room complete with a fireplace and bay window dressed with period shutters. Further into the house is the family room/office area fitted with ample storage-space. From here is also a cloakroom.

To the rear of the house, the stunning and capacious, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room can be found, bathed in natural light thanks to its skylights and bifold doors opening onto the rear decking area and garden beyond.

The kitchen itself is fitted with modern units and integrated appliances. A large central island provides exceptional storage and the whole room benefits from underfloor heating. There is even a useful built in sink in a cupboard in the utility area.

On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms. The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room, whilst the family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

On the second floor, the fourth bedroom has a built-in double bed and ample eaves storage.

Outside the garden is surprisingly large for a house so centrally located. Boasting a south-easterly aspect, around 115ft long, divided into different areas ideal for entertaining or for children to play.

The perfect sought after location yet only a few minutes' walk of the very best that Berkhamsted has to offer.

Location

Berkhamsted itself is a busy market town, located to the West of Hertfordshire and just 30 minutes from London by train. Perhaps the town's most prominent role in National affairs came in 1066 when William the Conqueror was handed the English Crown. Berkhamsted Castle was built following the granting of the crown, and famous names associated with it include Geoffrey Chaucer who was Clerk of Works, and Thomas Becket who was Constable of the Castle in the 12th Century. Substantial ruins of the Castle still remain today.

Today, the town is highly desirable for commuters, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline train station provides a regular and direct link to London Euston in a little over 30 minutes. Major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8 and J9). The A41 dual carriageway runs to the South of the town, providing an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Tring and Aylesbury.

There is a good range of leisure facilities in the area. There is walking and riding just minutes away in the surrounding countryside and on the National Trust's 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate, while nearby golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted and The Grove. The area offers excellent schooling, including Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541, and Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.

Berkhamsted offers a wide range of shopping, from independent boutiques to national names such as Waitrose and M&S Simply Food. Milton Keynes and London are both easily accessible too.