5-bedroom detached house · HP2 6HB
To rentReduced £500 (−7.7%) on 15 OctListed 45 days · slow let
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About
Fabulous refurbished detached house in rural countryside setting with far reaching views.
Description Dropshort Cottage is an extensively renovated, fabulous detached family home in a lovely rural location on the outskirts of the sought after village of Great Gaddesden.
The house has a large welcoming hallway with staircase which gives access to a dining hall with storage cupboard, guest cloakroom and access to the dual aspect sitting room with log burner and French doors leading to the rear garden.
To the rear of the hallway there is a family room with oak flooring and French doors to rear.
The vaulted kitchen breakfast room is a fabulous space with sleek modern kitchen units, an island and extensive glazing to the garden.
The first floor offers a vaulted main bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom with shower cubicle, second bedroom with en suite shower room, third bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room and a fourth bedroom and family bathroom.
The property also benefits from this super double garage and an annex. The annex provides a versatile space such as a home office, gymnasium or guest accommodation.
There is a kitchen area and a shower room and it benefits from underfloor heating and French doors overlooking the gardens.
Externally, there is a generous garden and parking to the front of the property, along with a double garage to the side. Location Approx.
Mileages: Berkhamsted - 4.1 miles, (London Euston from 30 minutes), M1 (junction 8) - 6.5 miles, M25 (junction 20) - 8 miles, London Luton Airport - 13.5 miles.
Great Gaddesden is located on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The neighbouring National Trust Ashridge Estate offers a multitude of footpaths and bridleways and is owned by the National Trust.
The nearby towns of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead provide an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities as well as an excellent choice of both private and state schooling including the renowned Berkhamsted School for boys and girls.
There is a good choice of golf and tennis clubs in the vicinity including the much acclaimed courses at nearby Berkhamsted and Ashridge.
Square Footage: 3,965 sq ft Additional Info Deposit - £9,000 (6 weeks rent) Holding deposit - £1,500 (1 weeks rent) Rent must be paid monthly in advance
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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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About Dropshort Cottage,, Ledgemore Lane, Hemel Hempstead
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