Town & Country Greenbanks I 154 Piccotts End I Hemel Hempstead I Hertfordshire
Town & Country Greenbanks 154 Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 3AU A magnificent substantial 1920 s built detached family home with a separate detached annexe and pool house, occupying attractive grounds in excess of 2.75 acres, within the heart of this historic village in Piccotts End, which is conveniently placed for Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead town centres. ACCOMMODATION Six Bedroom Detached I Two Bathrooms and Shower Room I Five Reception Rooms including the Large Reception Hall I Well Equipped Kitchen/Breakfast Room I Utility Room and Downstairs Cloakroom Separate Detached Annexe and Pool House with: Kitchen/Breakfast/Sitting Room Further Double Bedroom with En Suite I Additional Shower Room and Cloakroom I Impressive Indoor Swimming Pool I Studio/Gymnasium I Two Double Garages I Garden Store and Workshops I Grounds in Excess of 2.75 Acres I Historic Village Location I Conveniently Placed for Transport Facilities as well as Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead Town Centres DESCRIPTION Greenbanks is approached via a solid oak door, which provides access to a large entrance porch which has an inset foot mat, tiled floor and built-in storage with granite work surface above. This all provides a generous area for shoes and coats, and there is a part glazed door which leads to the very impressive and spacious entrance reception hall. This has a feature fireplace with substantial timber surround and mantel above as its main focal point, and an impressive staircase with exposed wooden balustrade and hand rail with painted spindles, which leads to the first floor landing. This area provides convenient access to all other areas of the property, including a very spacious dual aspect sitting room, again with a feature fireplace, an attractive bay window and French doors providing access to the rear garden. The family room is also dual aspect and enjoys a decorative feature fireplace with substantial mantel above. The property has an unusually large dining room, which would be ideal for formal dining, and views as well as access to a courtyard garden. The study is towards the front of the house, this has a part vaulted ceiling, bay window and built-in storage with glass fronted shelving for books. The modern, well equipped kitchen/breakfast room is at the rear of the property, comprising eye and base level units with down lighting, contrasting Corian work surfaces with inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer, part tiled walls and integrated appliances, including a fridge, freezer, electric double oven, ceramic
RESIDENTIAL SALES I RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS I NEW HOMES I COUNTRY HOMES I RESIDENTIAL SURVEY AND VALUATIONS hob with canopy above, dishwasher and microwave. There is an additional display unit, some of which is glass fronted, with lighting. The utility room is directly adjacent the kitchen, comprising eye and base level units, a range of work surfaces, one and a half bowl sink unit, plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, chrome heated towel rail, traditional larder and a part glazed door providing access to the rear garden. Also on the ground floor is a spacious cloakroom, comprising concealed cistern WC, vanity wash hand basin and inset mirror. The first floor landing is front and rear aspect, with views over the gardens. There is a large walk-in linen cupboard and additional wardrobe cupboards. This also provides convenient access to all other parts of the property, including the master bedroom suite, which has wardrobes, additional cupboards and a very spacious and impressive en suite bathroom, comprising panel enclosed corner Jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, twin vanity wash hand basins with storage and granite work surface, concealed cistern WC with granite mantel above, bidet and large glass fronted shower. There are four additional double bedrooms on this level, all of which have built-in storage and attractive views, and are conveniently placed for the modern, contemporary family bathroom which also has an additional shower and the modern shower room. There is access from the first floor landing to a second floor landing, which leads to a loft room/ bedroom, which has fabulous views over the rear gardens, and there is also convenient access into a large loft storage area. The property is further enhanced by the original, substantial internal panel doors, sealed unit double glazed windows and gas fired central heating to thermostatically controlled radiators. It is also noted that the property has a number of character features, which are more typical of a 1920 s property. The property has a truly exceptional annexe and pool house, which is centred around an attractive courtyard which has a seating area, raised bedding, water feature and feature magnolia tree, all of which has lighting. The annexe includes a particularly impressive kitchen/breakfast/ sitting room with contemporary eye and base level units with down lighting, contrasting granite work surfaces with sinks, drainer and upstands, two electric ovens, ceramic hob with canopy above, a generous amount of space for a table and chairs and a large sitting area. There is a master bedroom with wardrobes and also an en suite shower room with shower, vanity wash hand basin, concealed cistern WC with display mantel, chrome fittings and a chrome heated towel rail. Directly off the kitchen and main reception area is an inner lobby, providing access to a cloakroom with concealed cistern WC with mantel above, chrome heated towel rail, and there is also a shower room with large glass fronted shower and chrome heated towel rail.
TOWN PLANNING I DEVELOPMENT I BUILDING SURVEY AND DESIGN I FINANCIAL SERVICES AND COMMERCIAL There is a pump room which contains the gas fired central heating boiler, hot water cylinder, pool controls and consumer unit, and a magnificent pool room which has a high vaulted ceiling. The pool has mosaic tiles and fan-effect steps leading into the pool and underwater treadmill, and raised Jacuzzi area and a number of opening doors to the courtyard. There is a studio/gymnasium with shower room and separate cloakroom, which has its own attractive garden to the front. EXTERIOR The property is approached via iron gates over a tarmacadam driveway, with a lawn to one side and central feature with a hedged surround, and there is secure pedestrian access leading to the rear, with patio, lawns, hedged perimeter, kitchen garden and shed. The driveway at the front provides access to two double garages, which also have a garden store and two workshops. SITUATION The property is situated in the Conservation Area of Piccotts End, which is a pretty hamlet lying within the greenbelt, close to the Old Town of Hemel Hempstead. Situated just off the Leighton Buzzard Road, it has good road links to the surrounding areas, including Hemel Hempstead Town Centre for multiple amenities. Junction 8 of the M1 is easily accessible and Hemel Hempstead mainline station provides fast and frequent links to London (Euston approximately 25 minutes). DIRECTIONS Travelling north from Hemel Hempstead on the A4146, Leighton Buzzard Road, turn right at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout turn left into Piccotts End. Proceed through the village and Greenbanks will be found down on the left hand side. SERVICES All mains services provided. LOCAL AUTHORITY Dacorum Borough Council, Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1HH Tel: 01442 228000 Council Tax Band: H VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Aitchisons Tel: 01442 873901 Fax: 01442 384601 154/158 HIGH STREET BERKHAMSTED, HERTS. HP4 3AT Email: berkhamsted@aitchisons.co.uk Website: www.aitchisons.co.uk Aitchison Raffety Limited trading as Aitchisons. Registered Office: Unit 4, Stokenchurch Business Park, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3FE Registered in England & Wales No. 3435902
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