Detached executive home on an established private road in Gustard Wood, with impressive gardens

Description

29 Blackmore Way is an impressive family home presented to an exacting standard, situated in the highly desirable area of Gustard Wood. The setting, at the end of a secluded private road and backing onto open countryside, feels wonderfully rural, in part due to the extremely generously sized rear garden, yet is well connected to the surrounding villages and amenities. The substantial detached home was built by the vendor in 2005 and is perfectly designed for the demands of family life, with a number of reception rooms for formal and informal family occasions, five en suite bedrooms and a sizeable open plan kitchen which serves as the heart of the home and is fitted with bespoke cabinetry. Internally the house is elegantly appointed to a high standard, featuring premium additions such as underfloor heating, polished oak and walnut flooring, an integral sound system and a security system including CCTV and an alarm.

An imposing entrance hall opens to a formal dining room, sitting room, light-filled family room and open plan kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility room and pantry. There is also a snug, ground floor shower room and a separate cloakroom with WC. There is internal access to the garage via the utility, and a first floor space above which is ideal as a home office or studio. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, each with en suite facilities; the principal bedroom has two separate en suites and a dressing room. On the top floor there is a fifth en suite bedroom and a huge games room.

The house is set on a deceptively spacious plot, with a large gravel driveway to the front providing ample off-street parking and access to the attached garage. The rear garden is immense: it extends a good distance back from the house and is fantastically spacious, with a park-like lawn leading down through a stand of mature trees to a fenced tennis court. The garden is fully enclosed and has a number of mature trees around the borders, with an area of woodland at the rear making it feel wonderfully private. The secure garden is ideal for dogs and there is a hot and cold tap for washing muddy paws at the side of the house.

Location

Blackmore Way is a private road, lined with mature trees and with no through access, making this a quiet and secure environment. The communities of Blackmore End, Gustard Wood, Ayot St Lawrence, Kimpton and Wheathampstead offer day-to-day amenities. The area is well known for its rolling, open countryside and is located within easy reach of local shops and restaurants.

Harpenden (five miles) is an elegant and sophisticated market town with a bustling, leafy tree-lined high street, which features a comprehensive range of eateries, boutiques and shops including a Waitrose, Marks and Spencer Food Hall and a Sainsbury's supermarket. Harpenden offers a great choice of schools for all age groups with both state and private options.

For the commuter, Harpenden mainline station provides easy access to London St Pancras International from 22 minutes. Road communications are excellent with the M1 a short distance away which facilitates access to the M25 and the A1(M). For the international traveller, London Luton International airport is eight miles away, with London Heathrow accessible via the M1/M25.

Square Footage: 5,480 sq ft


Acreage: 2.26 Acres