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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · HP4 3QL
Sold STCListed 185 days
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About
Set back from Northchurch High Street behind an attractive front garden, this charming Grade II listed home offers a wonderful balance of character, space, and lifestyle, thoughtfully extended and beautifully positioned for both village living and access to Berkhamsted.
The house immediately feels welcoming. You enter into a characterful dining hallway, centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace, which sets the tone for the home’s warmth and heritage.
To the front, a separate sitting room enjoys a bay window and fireplace, creating a comfortable and inviting living space, while a further reception room, ideal as a study, also benefits from a bay window and views over the front garden.
To the rear, the house opens up into a standout kitchen dining space, extended by the current owners to create a light filled and highly sociable heart of the home.
There is ample room for a large dining table, and French doors connect seamlessly to the garden, making it particularly well suited to everyday living and entertaining.
This area is complemented by a separate utility room and a well appointed ground floor shower room.
Upstairs, the property offers three generous double bedrooms, all well proportioned and full of character with beautiful exposed beams, alongside a family bathroom finished to a high specification.
A useful cellar provides excellent additional storage, ideal for wine. The rear garden is a particular highlight.
South facing and thoughtfully arranged, it offers two distinct areas, a large terraced space framed by raised beds, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, and a lawned garden beyond with mature borders.
The entire space is well screened, creating a private and peaceful setting, with a substantial shed providing practical storage with power and lighting.
To the front, the property benefits from a generous parking area with space for three to four vehicles, an increasingly valuable feature in this central village location.
Positioned in the heart of Northchurch, the home enjoys easy access to everyday amenities, including local shops and allotments, while being just a mile from Berkhamsted town centre and its mainline station.
The surrounding countryside is exceptional, with Ashridge Estate and Northchurch Common close by, offering extensive walking and outdoor pursuits.
The property is also well placed for families, with a number of well regarded local schools within easy reach, including St Mary’s in Northchurch, along with further primary and secondary options in nearby Berkhamsted.
Everyday amenities are equally convenient, with a doctors surgery within comfortable walking distance, adding to the practicality of this well connected village setting.
This is a home that will appeal to those seeking something with genuine character, thoughtfully extended, well located, and ready to be enjoyed.
**Disclosure of Interest Please note that the owner of this property is a close family member of the agent, and this is disclosed in line with current regulations.**
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