5-bedroom detached house · HP4 1AE
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About
Elm Croft is a handsome and substantial five-bedroom detached family home now in need of renovation, occupying a highly sought-after position on Elm Grove, one of Berkhamsted’s most desirable residential roads.
Offering over 3,000 sq. ft.
of versatile accommodation, this characterful property presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a period home with scope to modernise and create a truly outstanding family residence.
Set behind mature planting and enjoying an elevated position, the property retains a wealth of original charm including high ceilings, large bay windows, generous room proportions and attractive fireplaces, all complemented by bright and spacious accommodation throughout.
The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading to a series of elegant reception rooms, including a superb sitting room with a large bay window overlooking the front aspect, a formal living room, dining room and separate study, providing excellent flexibility for modern family living.
To the rear of the house is a kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining pantry areas and access to the garden, together with a useful cellar, offering excellent potential for reconfiguration and extension subject to the necessary consents.
A utility room, shower room and integral garage complete the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, together with a family bathroom and spacious landing.
In addition, the property benefits from a substantial boarded loft area, currently accessed via a fold-down ladder, providing excellent storage space and exciting potential for future conversion, subject to the necessary permissions.
Externally, the property benefits from mature gardens, driveway parking and a garage.
Elm Grove is a particularly desirable residential location, conveniently situated within walking distance of Berkhamsted town centre and mainline railway station, offering excellent services into London Euston.
Berkhamsted itself is renowned for its excellent schools, vibrant high street, cafés, restaurants and access to the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached period home in a prime Berkhamsted location, offering enormous potential for refurbishment and modernisation to create a magnificent long-term family home.
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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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