4-bedroom detached house · WD3 5SR
For saleReduced £80k (−5.8%) on 15 OctListed 103 days
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About
Well-appointed family home in an elevated location in the Chess Valley.
Description Abhishek is situated just off Solesbridge Lane and stands on a superb elevated plot with views to the front and rear over countryside.
It was built in the early 1980s and subsequently extended to create excellent living space plus also has further potential. Planning permission was gained for a loft conversion but expired in 2010.
On entering the house there is a spacious hall which opens to a double aspect sitting room with feature a coal and wood burner and this opens into the family room and then the conservatory which has doors out to a terrace and has a tiled floor.
The dining room is located off the sitting room and has fine views over the rear garden and countryside beyond.
The kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively fitted with a matching range of both wall and floor units plus a breakfast bar.
Appliances include a gas and electric Range Master Cooker with extractor oven, dishwasher and water softener.
The utility room has a range of cupboards and plumbing for washing machine and dryer plus a large fridge/freezer and a door to outside. The cloakroom and study complete the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor is a spacious landing with access to the loft space. The principal bedroom has an excellent range of fitted furniture and a fully tiled en suite bathroom.
There are three further double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes and a family shower room. Both bathrooms have power showers and underfloor heating.
The property has the benefit of three lofts - one above the gym room, main loft and one above the garage.
Outside - To the front the pavioured driveway leads to a detached double garage and parking space.
A separate gated side access leads to a delightful rear garden with far reaching countryside views with a decked area around the heated swimming pool which has access to a summerhouse with light and power.
There is patio entertaining space with direct access from the kitchen and utility.
The garden is principally laid to lawn with mature trees and flower beds and there is also brick shed next to the conservatory.
Location Abhishek is situated in an idyllic location beside the River Chess and it is a rare property in the Chess Valley anob (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Rickmansworth and Chorleywood both offer an excellent commute to London with the Metropolitan Line to Baker Street and The City and the Chiltern Turbo to Marylebone.
Abhishek is close to Chorleywood House Estate, a Public Open Space, granted the prestigious Green Flag Award. Chorleywood Common is a pleasant walk away as are Sarratt and Chenies.
The Chess Valley with its picturesque walks is close by. Both Chorleywood and Rickmansworth offer a mix of old and new with a good selection of restaurants, shops and public houses.
There are a number of state and private schools in the area, including St Clement Danes, York House, St Joan of Arc and The Royal Masonic.
The M25 can be accessed at Junction 18 with its links to the major motorway networks.
Square Footage: 2,400 sq ft Directions From Rickmansworth Station roundabout take the second exit signposted A404 in the direction of Chorleywood. Go over the traffic lights at Junction 18 of the M25.
Continue along the road and at the traffic lights turn right into Solesbridge Lane and follow the road down.
Go past Chess Way on your right and three houses further down, turn left onto a single track and Abhishek is the second house on the left.
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