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About
Situated in one of Berkhamsted’s most prestigious residential roads, Castles Estate Agents are proud to present this substantial five-bedroom detached home, offering over 2,800 sq ft of beautifully arranged accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living.
Thoughtfully designed with generous room proportions, multiple reception areas and excellent bedroom space, the property combines practicality with an impressive sense of space throughout.
The ground floor opens into a spacious entrance hall, setting the tone for the home.
To the rear, a large kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the house, providing ample workspace, storage and room for informal dining, with access to a separate utility room and internal garage.
A formal dining room sits adjacent, ideal for entertaining, while the impressive living room flows through to a stunning sun room, creating a superb open-plan feel and offering views over the garden.
A study provides the perfect work-from-home space, complemented by a guest WC and additional storage.
Upstairs, the first floor offers five well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal suite benefits from fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite shower room.
Four further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests or additional office space, served by a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys an integral double garage and generous driveway parking to the front, while the rear garden offers a private setting for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Located on highly sought-after Gaveston Drive, the home is within easy reach of Berkhamsted’s renowned schools, mainline station with fast links to London Euston, and the vibrant High Street with its mix of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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