House for sale in Aldenham - 6 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms

* A Most Desirable, Distinguished and Impressive Georgian Residence * Believed to Have Been Built in Approx 1766, This Fine Grade II Listed Property Enjoys A Most Idyllic and Beautiful Setting * Offering an Abundance of Character and Period Features Throughout the Delightful Accommodation Approaching 4,000 sq ft * The Property Briefly Comprises; * Five Double Bedrooms * Master Bedroom With Dressing Room, En-Suite Bathroom and Large Balcony for Lovely Views * Bedroom 2 With En-Suite Bathroom * Family Bath & Shower Room * 21ft Lounge With Feature Fireplace and Double French Doors out to the Garden Terrace * Capacious 25ft Dining Room With Striking Angular Bay Windows and French Doors Displaying the Superb Backdrop and Grounds * "Country Style" Kitchen With Double Doors to: * Bespoke Architecturally Designed & Newly Constructed Orangery With 6ft Double Glazed Windows and Doors out to the Garden Terrace * Downstairs Guest Cloakroom * Grand Reception Hall * Newly Fitted Carpet and Oak Floor

Reception Hall
An imposing and stylish frontage with large panelled door with brass Georgian Style ironmongery through to Reception Hall:
20'8 (6.30m) x 10'7 (3.23m) at longest and widest points. Coved cornice ceiling. Oak flooring. Decorative wall lights and display shelves. Decorative feature fireplace. Stairs to basement and upper floors. Front aspect sash window with original shutters.


Reception Hall
Alternative View


Lounge
21'6 (6.55m) x 19'8 (5.99m) into bay. Coved cornice ceiling. Delightful feature fireplace with marble mantle and surround inset with cast iron grate and tiled hearth. Decorative friezes to walls with picture lights and up-lighters. Halogen spot lighting. Three radiators. Rear aspect sash window with fitted blind. Rear aspect patio doors out to the terrace and providing delightful views over the rear grounds.


Dining Room
25'3 (7.70m) into angular bay x 20'9 (6.32m) at widest point. Coved cornice ceiling. Plaster moulded ceiling rose. Oak flooring. Striking feature fireplace with carved marble mantle and surround inset with decorative cast iron grate and tiled hearth. Glazed double doors through to the Orangery. Three radiators. Angular bay with picture windows and patio doors out to the garden terrace & providing delightful over the impressive backdrop.


Dining Room
Alternative View


Dining Room
View of the angular bay with lovely backdrop


Orangery
20'6 (6.25m) x 13'5 (4.09m) An impressive and newly built Orangery with quality double glazed openers to three sides in excess of 6ft tall. Double glazed pitched roof. Pitched roof lights. Halogen spot lighting. Double aspect set of patio doors out to the garden.

Kitchen
14'6 (4.42m) x 11'2 (3.40m) A wide range of "Country" styled wall, base and drawer units. Decorative cornice, plinth and pelmet. Ample "Marble" style work-surfaces with inset 1½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Built in stainless steel fronted oven and grill. Inset four ring halogen hob with extractor above. Built in dishwasher. Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Glazed door through to the Orangery. Halogen down lighters. Front aspect sash window.

Guest Claokroom
"Terracotta style" tiled flooring. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with single taps and tiled splash-back. Radiator. Front aspect sash window with original wooden shutters.

Basement
From the hallway, stairs to basement:

Wine Cellar and Studio
Wine Cellar: 10'1 (3.07m) x 9'10 (3.00m) With storage and built-in shelving.
Studio: 20'6 (6.25m) x 14'4 (4.37m) into eaves.

First Floor
From the hallway, stairs and banister leading to first floor landing:

First Floor Landing
Front aspect large sash window with wooden shutters. Halogen down-lighters. Radiator. Stairs leading to second floor.

Master bedroom Suite
Bedroom Area: 17'6 (5.33m) x 14'0 (4.27m). Halogen down-lighters. Decorative feature fireplace. Radiator. Built in cupboard. Side and rear aspect sash windows. Double doors out to the balcony which provide wonderful views over the garden, river and far reaching green belt beyond. Walk way through to;Dressing Room: 14'5 (4.39m) x 7'8 (2.34m). Halogen down-lighters. Radiator. Front aspect sash windows with fitted blinds. Side aspect double doors out to the balcony.


Master bedroom
View from the Balcony


Ensuite Bathroom
12'5 (3.78m) x 11'10 (3.61m) at longest and widest points. Exposed timber flooring. Picture rail. Halogen spot lights. Decorative feature fireplace with carved wooden mantle and surround inset with cast iron grate. A period style suite with freestanding, tub style bath with claw and ball feet. "Victoriana" style mixer tap and shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Bidet with mixer tap. Built in cabinetry incorporating "His and Hers" wash hand basins with single taps, granite work-surfaces & up stand, large mirror and cupboards beneath. Shaver point. Built in cupboard. Radiator. Twin set of front aspect sash windows including wooden shutters.


Bedroom 2
15'1 (4.60m) x 14'5 (4.39m) Picture rail. Halogen down-lighters. Decorative feature fireplace with wooden mantle and surround inset with cast iron grate. Rear aspect bay windows providing lovely views over the garden, river and greenbelt beyond. Door through to en-suite bathroom: with exposed timber flooring. Door to deep-set storage cupboard with shelving. Panelled bath with "Victoriana" style mixer tap and shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with single taps. Radiator. Rear aspect sash window.

Ensuite Bathroom
Exposed timber flooring. Door to deep-set storage cupboard with shelving. Panelled bath with "Victoriana" style mixer tap and shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with single taps. Attractive tiling to walls including decorative border tile. Radiator. Rear aspect sash window.

Second Floor
From the hallway further stairs and banister leading to second floor with front aspect large sash window:

Second Floor Landing
Halogen down-lighters. Picture rail. Smoke alarm. Hatch to loft.

Triple Aspect Bedroom 3
Triple aspect room, divided into two areas:Bedroom Area: 14'6 (4.42m) x 11'5 (3.48m) Picture rail. Exposed timber flooring. Two radiators. Front and side aspect sash windows with fitted blinds. Wall lights. Passage through to; Seating Area: 15'10 (4.83m) into recess x 14'4 (4.37m) at widest point. Exposed timber flooring. Built in cupboard. Decorative feature fireplace. Two radiators. Side aspect sash windows and rear aspect sash window providing far reaching views.


Bedroom 4
15'0 (4.57m) into bay x 13'10 (4.22m) into chimney recess. Picture rail. Decorative feature fireplace with carved wooden mantle and surround inset with cast iron grate. Radiator. Rear aspect bay windows providing far reaching views.

Bedroom 5
13'3 (4.04m) into recess x 11'3 (3.43m) Exposed timber flooring. Picture rail. Decorative feature fireplace with carved wooden mantle and surround inset with cast iron grate. Front aspect sash windows with fitted blind.

Second Floor Bath & Shower Room
Half tiled walls with decorative border tile. Tiled ceramic floor. Panelled bath with "Victoriana" style mixer tap and shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Bidet with mixer tap. Pedestal wash hand basin with single taps. Glazed doors through to fully tiled shower enclosure with rose-head shower. Radiator. Shaver point. Rear aspect sash window.

Outside


Frontage
An impressive and imposing frontage with tall elevations, shingled borders, picket fencing and path to front door. Outside security lighting.

Driveway and Parking
Shingled driveway providing ample off street parking approached via double electric gates.

Rear Grounds
Beautiful grounds of several acres. Formal immediate garden with sweeping lawn leading down to the river with private fishing. Path leading to further large areas of lawn, mature natural areas, and previous tennis court, that would require restoration and refurbishment for those interested.


Private Fishing
The formal garden sweeps down to the River Colne. Private Fishing.


CrayFish
And even freshwater Crayfish!