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About
Attractive Edwardian home in a highly sought-after position in the village. Description The Croft is an elegant character home set within a stunning plot of just over an acre.
The property presents an excellent opportunity for a discerning buyer to further extend or enhance the accommodation, subject to the usual planning consents.
The house is entered via a generous reception hall, leading to an inner hall featuring an attractive oriel window. The principal reception rooms all enjoy wonderful views over the gardens.
The charming sitting room includes an attractive fireplace with an open fire, doors opening into the garden room, and double doors connecting to the inviting dining room, which offers a display alcove and access to the garden room with picturesque garden views.
From the inner hall, there is access to a study, a cloakroom, and a double-aspect family room.
The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home - a beautifully arranged space with an excellent range of fitted wall and floor units and integrated appliances, including a Rangemaster cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher.
The breakfast area is perfect for day-to-day living and informal entertaining.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a small boot room and a well-proportioned utility room with additional fitted units, laundry appliances, a second cloakroom, and access to the garden.
The staircase rises to the first floor, with an impressive tall window on the half landing.
This level includes access to the loft space and a useful study area, which could be incorporated into the principal bedroom to create a superb suite.
The principal bedroom features an excellent range of built-in wardrobes and a spacious en suite bathroom. There are two attractive guest bedrooms, each with built-in storage and en suite shower rooms.
Completing the first floor are two further bright and airy double bedrooms with built-in cupboards/ wardrobes, along with a well appointed family bathroom.
Outside The property is approached via a large gravel driveway offering ample parking, with a central flower bed, lawned areas, and mature hedging providing a high degree of privacy.
There is a double garage with electric up and over doors, storage above, and gated side access to the rear garden.
The rear garden is a standout feature of this impressive home, offering a spacious terrace and gravel seating area from which to enjoy the outlook over the beautifully maintained lawn, mature hedging, and established shrubs.
Additionally there is a garden shed, and a coal store.
Location The Croft is situated in arguably the best road in Chorleywood conveniently situated 0.9 miles from Chorleywood village and station, with Junction 17 of the M25 just 1.5 miles away yet backing onto the fields and farmland of the Chilterns.
Chorleywood Common is close by with its 188 acre of woodland walks, grassland, bridle paths and 9 hole golf course and cricket club.
Chorleywood village with its eclectic mix of shops, cafés and restaurants is about half a mile walk. The renowned Grove Country Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort is 6 miles away.
The historic Moor Park Golf Club is about 5 miles away. The area is well served with both private and state schools including St Clement Danes, York House, Royal Masonic and Rickmansworth School..
(All distances are approximate). Square Footage: 3,427 sq ft Acreage: 1.1 Acres Directions From Chorleywood Station proceed down Station Road and turn left under the bridge into Shire Lane.
Continue up this road right into Chalfont Lane and The Croft is the second house on the left.
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About The Croft,, Chalfont Lane, Rickmansworth
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