5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Property:

Exceptional five bedroom detached contemporary high specification eco property with 3,404 sq. ft. of accommodation and 5.33 acres of land with open country views in The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Description:

This stunning home is approached via a gated sweeping driveway, and has uninterrupted country views to the rear which can be enjoyed from a paved terrace accessed via bi-fold doors from the kitchen/dining and sitting rooms.

The impressive double height entrance area leads to the ground floor and first floor bedrooms. The ground floor has underfloor heating, two reception rooms, a cloakroom, an open plan kitchen/dining room, a utility room and a guest bedroom on the mezzanine floor with en-suite facilities.

Double doors from the hall open to a dual aspect sitting room which has double doors to the kitchen/dining room and bi-fold doors to the garden with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. There is also a further reception room which is currently used as a gym but could alternatively be used as a home office.

The bespoke Burbidge fitted kitchen has Porcelanosa tiled flooring and a range of base and wall units with quartz work surfaces. The triangle island has additional storage and a breakfast bar. Integral appliances include three Neff ovens and an integrated Neff bean to coffee centre, a five-ring ceramic hob, a wine chiller, a full-height fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. The adjoining utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and houses a water softener.

Upstairs the principal bedroom has a dressing room, a luxuriously appointed five piece en suite bathroom and a balcony with far reaching views. There are three further bedrooms all with en suite facilities.

Eco Features include contemporary insulation, air source central heating, Aluminium framed double glazed windows, LED lighting and a half slate and half Sedum grass eco roof, which all contribute to a B rating for energy efficiency. High specification features include Porcelanosa sanitaryware and tiling, Hansgrohe showers and taps, Quartz work surfaces, solid oak and walnut doors, built-in music speakers throughout.

Council Tax Band: H - £4,261.26 (2023/24)

Location:

Kensworth village is set within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but is close to excellent transport links into London including fast rail services from Luton Parkway and Berkhamsted and the M1 Motorway is also just a short drive away. Village amenities include a lower school, village hall, pub, two shops and two churches. Nearby are the National Trust’s Dunstable Downs, with the London Gliding Club. Whipsnade Zoo is just over 2 miles away. Nearby schools include Beechwood Park school (5.7 miles) and secondary schools in Harpenden (9 miles) and St Albans (12 miles).