5-bedroom detached house · WD17 3BD
Sold STCListed 129 days
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About
SOLD BY ROLSTONS | A record-breaking sale, achieving the highest price ever recorded on the prestigious Cassiobury Estate.
Occupying a commanding and secluded plot of .55 acres this truly unique family residence sits arguably in Watford’s most favourable location within the ever popular Cassiobury estate.
Having been enlarged and maintained to an exceptional standard by the current owners the versatile accommodation is seamlessly organised over approximately 5800 Sq. Ft.
There are stylishly finished interior-designed accommodations throughout.
The welcoming entrance hallway makes way to the generous split level open-plan reception space encompassing the kitchen, dining and lounge areas plus an airy glazed garden room flooded with natural light.
Ideally suited to modern living and perfect for entertaining large parties.
Continuing the ground floor accommodation are two further generously sized reception rooms, utility room and separate storage room.
To the first floor the property boasts five spacious bedrooms, the master suite benefitting from a separate dressing room and luxuriously appointed ensuite bathroom.
The guest bedroom also benefits from ensuite facilities and enjoys access to a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the gardens.
A well-appointed family bathroom suite completes the upstairs accommodation. Outside the annexe / games room occupying 1583 Sq. Ft.
with its vaulted ceiling and ease of access from the main residence makes the ideal space for entertaining and or lending itself to further living accommodation with the benefit of utility and shower room facilities.
To the rear of the garden a decked area encompasses the pavilion of approximately 26’ providing further ample space for all year round entertaining enjoying views of the expansive garden and main house from the foot of the plot.
A sizeable patio completes the gardens to the rear with seamless accessibility from the main home.
To the front a carriage driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles in addition to access to the integral garage.
Residing next to the Chiltern Hills is Watford, one of the major commuter boroughs in Hertfordshire, an ideal location for those who wish to balance a relaxing home life out of the city with the fast and frequent rail connections to work in London.
Foodies and socialites will love the abundance of bars and restaurants that can cater to various tastes and always make for a fun night out.
The great range of shops and the local market are enough to satisfy any retail therapy session, and the kids are spoilt for choice, with bowling, climbing, crazy golf and the museum nearby.
Transport facilities include Main Line services from Watford Junction into London Euston and Watford Metropolitan Line Baker Street and The City.
The A41 junction for links to the M25 is within easy reach with M25 J.19 and J.20 away connecting to national motorways and airports.
There is an outstanding selection of both state and private education including Watford Boys and Girls Grammar Schools, Cassiobury Junior School and York House, among others.
Cassiobury Park provides over 190 acres of open space and woodland with a variety of sport and recreation facilities.
The luxurious Grove Country Club is nearby offering a spa, golf course, bars and restaurants.
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