5-bedroom house · HA6 3HE
Listing removedListed 104 days · slow let
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About
Rarely available detached home in gated residence in Northwood, available 10th August and offered unfurnished.
Description A fine detached family home complete with double garage, plenty of parking and a wraparound garden. Portland Heights is a private gated development of just five houses built in 1993.
The central entrance hallway provides access to the principal ground floor rooms.
To the side is a large formal sitting room that enjoys a triple aspect and two sets of double doors giving access to the garden.
A spacious study adjoins the sitting room and has views to the side garden.
The contemporary, separate kitchen is very well presented with wall and base units in a contrasting lighter tone to the work surfaces.
The formal dining room adjoins the kitchen and is again of good size with a double aspect.
The ground floor is complete with a separate utility room with sink and hob, a guest WC and a large double garage. The first floor offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The principle bedroom has extensive wardrobes and an en suite shower room.
The second bedroom also has an en suite shower room while the remaining three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with separate shower unit and bathtub.
Externally, the house enjoys a corner plot with a flagstone patio area bordering the property, ideal for al-fresco dining. There are steps up to a lawned area that is of good size.
High hedges and trees provide a significant amount of seclusion. To the front of the house the driveway has plenty of parking and leads to the integral double garage with electric powered door.
Location London is just 16 miles (approx.) and is reached by rail from Northwood Metropolitan Line station. Watford and Harrow are both accessible by road and offer multiple shopping centres.
Northwood provides a wide range of shops with multiple stores and an interesting selection of quality restaurants.
Sports and fitness enthusiasts are well catered for with clubs for Golf, Tennis, Football, Cricket and extensive facilities within the David Lloyd Sports and Social Club.
There is a good choice of schools in the area both state and private including: St Helen’s and Northwood College for girls, St Martin’s, St John's and Merchant Taylors’ for boys.
Square Footage: 2,247 sq ft Additional Info Deposit - £4,557.69 (5 weeks rent) Holding deposit - £911.53 (1 weeks rent) Rent must be paid monthly in advance
Value & comps
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Returns
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