Stone floors run through the contemporary country-style kitchen and secondary dining area, with off white cabinets, barley twist corner detail, black granite worktops and high specification appliances. The kitchen has a profusion of daylight from the mirrored skylight above, offering a spectacular parallax bringing reflections of the mature trees into the home. Two sets of double doors from the kitchen open onto the large rear courtyard area with steps to the embanked lawns behind the main house. The rear courtyard offers a sense of light and space to the living areas whilst inviting you into the private topiary gardens and surrounding listed oak trees, which are dramatically lit at night along with other impressive landscape lighting.

 

The main house service quarters are found in the south wing consisting of an electronically automated triple garage, well sized laundry room/prep kitchen and generous boot room, with front and rear access that is essential for country living.

 

The first floor is approached via a pure wool carpeted staircase with contemporary glass and stainless steel balustrading into a generous landing with a welcoming seating area - leading on to a large 1st floor sun-terrace with vantage points overlooking the south-west Hertfordshire countryside, ideal for morning coffee or sunset refreshments. The large Master and 2nd Bedroom suites are found in the north and south wings of the first floor overlooking the grounds. The notable Master Bedroom suite is self-contained and evokes the feeling of a luxury contemporary yet classical boutique hotel suite. Consisting of high gloss lacquered full height walk in wardrobe area with a bespoke fitted walnut dressing table. Beautiful tiled master bathroom with white ‘Corian’ surfaces and polished stainless steel fittings, dramatic lighting and a unique acid etch glass wall provides translucent light into the interiors of the elegant master bedroom. This stylish and inviting suite - with super king bed - is semi open-plan with the secondary dressing area, and is flooded with natural light during the day. The panoramic views are outstanding.

 

The 3/4 second floor bedrooms and 2 en-suite bathrooms are ideal for children or guests and are generous in size with abundant views of the countryside.

 

The primary living and bedroom areas are equipped with the latest SONOS wireless music systems controlled by smartphone or tablet. All primary areas are fitted with 55” 3D LED HD Samsung Smart TV’s. The AV room with integrated racking system also houses the controls for the fibre-optic broadband available throughout the house, and the high-resolution wide-angle colour HD security cameras that are installed around the exterior of the property, which are also available for remote viewing. Central station security and fire alarm systems are integrated throughout the main house with panic buttons; additionally the automated ‘Telguard’ main gate access systems can be opened remotely. External floodlighting to front and rear provides further security. The home also benefits from all mains services.

 

Within the substantial grounds, and viewed from the drawing room, is a large outdoor 40Ft x 20Ft heated and lit mosaic lined swimming pool, with terrace, in prime position overlooking the breath-taking views. Entrance to the private woodland is due south of the main house through a timber 5 bar gate. A wide log lined bark pathway invites you into a charming and picturesque 11.5 acre parcel of private mature indigenous woodland including Oak, Birch and Hornbeam, perfect for morning walks and Sunday strolls with family and friends.

 

In addition to the main house the property boasts an additional fully self-contained 3 bedroom Lodge House with open plan living and dining space, with its own private garden also benefiting from spectacular views. Adjacent to the Lodge House is a secondary substantial goods entrance with automated sliding gate access and large parking area, enabling privacy to the main house and primary entrance. Furthermore there is a large Annex offering flexible living space with 3 further bedrooms or office space with additional living and dining areas overlooking the front gardens. The two outbuildings whilst readily habitable have not been newly remodelled inside and offer abundant potential for future owners to put their own stamp on the property / outbuildings, and tailor this flexible living space to suit their own lifestyle requirements. Proposed plans have already been drawn up by the SKYHALL GROUP for a potential indoor leisure complex with spa and gym facilities, (including tennis court and heli-pad), all of which could be, if required, undertaken by the SKYHALL GROUP to bespoke specifications.