Reference: ch38391

A Graceful Edwardian Period Home with Large Detached Cottage

 

Superbly located above this much sought after village, in a quiet country lane, this home offers very spacious rooms with high ceilings, quality fittings, but now requiring a little TLC throughout. Excellent commuter links London-Euston 22mins, Luton airport 15 mins (not under the flight path), major shopping centres such as Hemel Hempstead only 5 mins drive, yet Oatfield offers total tranquillity. The versatile and spacious accommodation comprises, entrance hall, cloakroom, 6 reception rooms, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 cloakrooms. In addition is the cottage having 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 receptions and a huge kitchen/diner. Outside there is ample parking, 4 garages, attractive formal gardens, various terraces, 10 stables, feed stores, hay barn, offices and storage, some of which could be converted to further stabling if required. There is also a floodlit manege and tennis court both now requiring refurbishment.

 

IN ALL APPROX. 11 ACRES (stms)                                                    

 

 

VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

ACCOMMODATION

 

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

9’2” x 8’8”

Solid wood entrance doors. Tasmanian oak panelled walls, laminate flooring and window to front aspect.

 

STUDY

12’4” x 11’1”

Ornate cornice coving, ornate centre light rose, windows to front and side aspects.

 

LIBRARY

15’2”x 12’0”

Tasmanian oak panelled walls with recessed book shelving, feature fireplace, window to front aspect and archway to the inner hallway.

 

INNER HALLWAY

Bespoke staircase in Tasmanian oak with carpet recesses to the treads and doors leading to:

 

DRAWING ROOM

26’ x 17’

Large Victorian fireplace with marble surround, feature cornice coving, twin set of full depth arched French doors to south west terrace, window to side and doorway to:

DINING ROOM

17’0” x 12’3”

Twin set of arched floor to ceiling French doors to the south west terrace, ornate ceiling cornices and  rose.

 

CLOAKROOM

Low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, half wood panelled walls and tiled flooring.

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

20’0” x 12’3”

Extensive range of wall and floor units with tiled work surfaces, 2½ bowl sink unit with drainer, fitted gas oven and hob with cooker hood over, plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and space for fridge freezer, tiled flooring, inset ceiling lights, front aspect window door to rear hallway leading to:

 

UTILITY/BOILER ROOM

10’2” x 9’0”

Linen cupboard, worktop surface with plumbing for washing machine and space for further white goods.

 

LOUNGE/ENTERTAINING ROOM

25’9” X 21’6”

Two large windows to front aspect and overlooking a large block paved entertaining patio.

 

MASTER SUITE

20’0” x 19’6”

Extensive range of wardrobe cupboards, wall light points, bow window to rear aspect, double doors to:

 

EN-SUITE

This five piece suite with Jack and Jill wash basin inset into a vanity unit with mirrored wall behind incorporating a pair of wall lights is being changed shortly to a white suite with all fittings. The shower cubicle is double sized and the flooring is marble.

 

PRIVATE SITTING ROOM/GYM

22’2” x 20’2”

Fitted out with a shower and a separate Sauna. Wood flooring, spotlights, window to rear aspect and French doors to small private side patio.

 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

 

Access to fully boarded and insulated roof space via a folding loft ladder. Doors to front balcony.

 

BEDROOM TWO

18’0” x 12’9”

Good range of fitted wardrobes. Window to front aspect, French doors to large rear balcony with views over the rear gardens.

 

BATHROOM

9’0” x 8’9”

Sunken bath with mixer tap, wash basin in vanity unit, low level WC, window to rear aspect.

 

BEDROOM THREE

14’9” x 13’0”

Fitted wardrobes and windows to side and rear aspects. French doors to balcony with views over the rear garden.

 

BEDROOM FOUR

13’0” x 11’6”

Fitted wardrobes and window to front aspect with views over gently rolling farmland.

 

BEDROOM FIVE

12’9” X 11’6”

Fitted wardrobes, windows to front and side aspects.

 

BEDROOM SIX

10’6” x 6’0”

Window to side aspect.

 

BATHROOM THREE

Comprising of a panelled bath with mixer tap, wash basin in vanity unit, inset spotlights, shower cubicle, tiled walls and window to front aspect.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES OF NOTE:

 

1.Full gas fired central heating.

 

2.Majority of radiators are concealed in radiator   cabinets.

 

3.Double glazed windows

 

4.High ceilings throughout.

 

5.Own very pure water supply, which is regularly tested.

 

THE COTTAGE

 

The cottage is adjacent to the house and could easily be attached to the main house if required (stpp). Alternatively, the cottage would make a very grand relatives annexe with enough space for a live-in carer should there be that need.

 

THE ACCOMMODATION

 

ENTRANCE PORCH

Window to side aspect and door to;

 

ENTRANCE HALL

Tiled floor, cupboard containing the gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water, exposed beams and window to front aspect.

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

17’9” x 15’6”

Good range of floor and wall units with worktop surfaces, sink unit with tiled splashbacks, built-in gas oven, hob and cooker hood. Fitted breakfast bar. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for a fridge/freezer, tiled floor, windows to side and rear aspects.

 

DINING ROOM

11’6” x 9’6”

Exposed beams, window to side aspect, archway to lounge.

 

LOUNGE

20’0” x 12’9”

Fireplace, exposed beams, stairs to first floor, wall lights and window to side aspect.

 

STUDY/COMPUTER ROOM

5’9” x 4’3”

Window to side aspect.

 

BEDROOM FOUR

10’0” x 9’0”

Window to side aspect.

 

FIRST FLOOR

 

LANDING

With access to roof space.

 

BEDROOM ONE

17’9” x 15’6”

Fitted wardrobes and windows to front and side aspects with views over the countryside.

 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

With shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit, part tiled walls, low level WC, window to side aspect.

 

BEDROOM TWO

12’9” x 7’3”

Fitted wardrobe and window to side aspect.

 

BEDROOM THREE

14’9” x 8’0”

Fitted wardrobe and window to side aspect.

 

BATHROOM

Comprising of a panelled bath with mixer taps and shower, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, part tiled walls and window to side aspect.

 

OUTSIDE  

 

There are two entrance ways to the property providing a good carriage driveway with one having a tarmacadam spur driveway leading up to the front door of Oatfield House and the other entrance way opening up to provide an enormous parking area for at least 10 vehicles all in brick weave paviors. There is also a central water feature. This driveway leads on to the garaging and all other areas including The Cottage.

 

TRIPLE GARAGE

Having water tap, light, power, up and over doors.

 

SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE

Having light, power, pedestrian door, up and over door.

 

FORMAL GARDENS

The property is surrounded by paved terraces providing the ideal sitting place throughout the day. Surrounding these paved areas are attractive gardens with well stocked borders and some very beautiful specimen trees including large weeping beech. Along the driveway leading to the main house are well stocked rose borders. There are excellent lawned areas including a crocket lawn to the rear that leads on to a nicely maintained fruit orchard.

 

TENNIS COURT   

With flood lighting, fully fenced, but now requires resurfacing. In addition there is lighting in the grounds.

 

STABLE BLOCK ONE

6 STABLES each with high ceilings and serviced with light, power and water. There is also a covered saddling/grooming area of 20’ x 14’.

 

STABLE BLOCK TWO

4 STABLES all serviced with light, power and water.

 

TACK/FEED ROOM 1: 15’6” x 10’0”

 

 

L-SHAPE TACK/FEED ROOM 2:  20’ 0” x 15’6”

 

OFFICE: 13’0” x 9’0”

 

HAY BARN 40’0” x 20’0”approx. on concrete base.

 

SAND MANEGE 45m X 20m. Floodlights and requiring some surfacing attention.

 

PADDOCKS AND LAND totalling about 11 ACRES that are bounded by post and rail fencing that requires some attention and neat well maintained hedgerows.There are excellent bridleways throughout this very beautiful part of historic England. The paddocks and grounds are well drained being on chalk hills.