5-bedroom detached house · WD3 4HP
For saleListed 154 days
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About
An attractively presented 1920s home with period character, riverside grounds, landscaped gardens, and private parking situated in Loudwater, approximately 1.5 miles from Rickmansworth.
Description Set on a generous plot, this distinguished 1920s detached residence occupies an exceptional elevated position, affording far-reaching views across its grounds to the river and meadows beyond.
Rich in period charm, the property retains an array of original features including fireplaces, exposed beams, picture rails and leaded windows, all beautifully complementing its traditional styling.
The well-proportioned accommodation offers a dual-aspect sitting room centred around an elegant timber fireplace with log-burning stove, and opening onto a delightful south-facing veranda, perfect for outdoor entertaining and quiet relaxation.
A formal dining room to the front connects to the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with bespoke timber cabinetry, a butler sink and a Rayburn providing cooking, heating and hot water.
Beyond lies a versatile family room, enjoying a charming outlook through an adjoining greenhouse, ideal for keen gardeners.
Practical spaces include a cloakroom, laundry room and a workshop with access from the rear garden.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, featuring a dressing room and en suite shower room.
Four further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and separate shower room, while a dedicated study provides an ideal space for home working.
Outside Set back from the lane, the house is approached through beautifully elevated landscaped gardens that create an immediate sense of distinction.
A planted terrace of mature, meticulously manicured shrubs provides year-round structure and colour, with clipped hedging framing the lawns beyond.
Surrounded by established trees, the gardens enjoy exceptional privacy, a rich leafy atmosphere, with soft dappled shade throughout the day.
Stone and brick steps lead to the house, whose handsome brick and partially rendered façade is complemented by clay-hung tile detailing.
To the rear, generous lawns are bordered by deep beds filled with mature shrubs and trees, creating a wonderfully secluded outdoor space.
Across the lane, further riverside grounds sit behind established hedging.
They open to a wide gravel driveway with ample parking and access to two garages, one double in size and benefitting from an electric door.
A lawned stretch beside the River Chess offers a truly special setting – perfect for quiet mornings or relaxed evenings overlooking the tranquil water meadows.
Location This charming home combines semi-rural living with the convenience of being within reach of both Chorleywood and Rickmansworth.
The house is situated in a quiet, leafy setting within the Loudwater Estate Conservation Area, about a mile and a half from Rickmansworth town centre.
Rickmansworth is a busy commuter town, combining an eclectic mix of the old and new, plus an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, and cafés, together with leisure facilities including the Aquadrome for sailing and fishing, and both private and public golf courses.
Watford town centre offers more comprehensive facilities.
Rickmansworth Station provides a frequent Metropolitan Line service to London, Baker Street, and the Chiltern Turbo, a fast mainline service to Marylebone.
The M25 can be accessed at Junctions 17 and 18, with links to the motorway network and major airports.
There is a choice of schooling in the area, both state and private, including the Royal Masonic School for Girls and Merchant Taylors’ School for Boys.
The Grove, a luxury hotel, golf resort and spa, is just a short drive away. Square Footage: 2,368 sq ft Acreage: 0.61 Acres
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