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Golf Club Road | Little Gaddesden | Hertfordshire | Kestrel Fine & Country Berkhamsted Tel: +44 (0)1442 877 627 Kestrel [email protected] Golf Club Road | Little Gaddesden | Hertfordshire | 130 High Street, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1LB KESTREL A quite magnificent four bedroom home showcasing creative design, quality craftsmanship and luxurious materials. An exceptional and visionary property designed and built by the current owners, creating a home of exquiste interiors to match the elegant and stylish design, whilst being situated in one of the areas most exclusive locations. Uncompromising attention to detail and creative flair are showcased throughout the property, offering the discerning buyer one of the finest houses we have had the pleasure of selling. The property comprises: Sitting perfectly on a south facing plot of approx 2.64 acres and surrounded by the National Trust's Ashridge Estate, Kestrel is without a doubt a 'best Exclusive private road in breed' home. The elegance and character of this home is apparent from the moment you arrive at the electrically operated gated entrance. Gated entrance with sweeping driveway The long sweeping gravel driveway leads up to the property and offers ample parking. The entance hall is quite striking, the dark Oak floor boards Warm and welcoming entrance hall provide a perfect balance to the clean, crisp white walls and doors. Hand crafted Clive Christian kitchen The sitting room is an ideal place in which to realx and unwind. The feature fireplace is stunning with large oak mantlepiece and stylish, fully enclosed, Sitting room with beautiful feature fireplace glass fire guard. The kitchen is designed and hand crafted by Clive Christian, which is beautifully complimented by the impressive Everhot oven. The Family room with Clive Christian cabinetry kitchen breakfast room provides an ideal space in which to entertain; a sociable layout with double breakfast bars and a banquet seating arrangement, Master bedroom suite which is designed to incorporate perfectly with a dining table and chairs. French doors lead out onto the south west facing terrace, perfect for the Three double bedrooms, all en-suite warmer summer rmonths. The family room continues the theme of stylish interior design with Clive Christian cabinetry, thoughtfully planned out to Study/ bedroom five with en-suite accommodate modern entertainment systems. Completing the ground floor accommodation there are two double bedrooms, both of which Cloakroom are en-suite, cloakroom, laundry room and access through to the integrated double garage. Laundry room On the first floor the master bedroom is, without a doubt, the jewel in Integrated double garage the crown of this stunning property. With vaulted ceilings, Juliet balcony with views of the garden, Clive Christian designed and crafted dressing Covered outside entertaining area room and en-suite. The guest bedroom is also beautifully appointed with dressing area and en-suite. Large teraace with stunning views of the garden Outside, the property sits perfectly within its plot offering ample frontage Approx 2.64 acres in total whilst the majority of the plot remains to the south west facing rear. There is a covered outside entertaining space, ideal for the summer days when the weather is inclement. The large terrace is accessed from the family room and kitchen / breakfast room. The grounds offer a mixture of lawn, wild flowers, such as bluebells, and woodland. Golf Club Road is a private road which is surrounded by Ashridge golf course and the National Trust's Ashridge estate. The sitting room and family room are beautifully appointed, providing an ideal retreat from the frenetic activity of today's hectic lifestyle. Directions From Berkhamsted High Street, head out towards Northcurch and turn right onto New Road. Follow the road up the hill and after approx 3.5 miles, turn right onto Golf Club Road. Kestrel is the third house on the right hand side. Schools There is an extensive choice of highly reputable private and state maintained schools within Berkhamsted and the surrounding area. Little Gaddesden has an excellent primary school. Further details on all schools are available on request. Local Amenities Extensive shopping facilities within Berkhamsted include an array of independant shops and national retailers. Supermarkets include Waitrose, Tesco and an M&S Food Hall. There is a superb choice of restaurants and pubs in Berkhamsted. Sporting facilities within Little Gaddesden include Ashridge Golf Club, and Little Gaddesden tennis and cricket club. Further sporting clubs are available within the town. Transport Mainline train station in the heart of Berkhamsted provides excellent access to London Euston in approx 34 minutes. Superb road links via A41, M25 and M1. Local Authority: Dacorum Borough Council Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 5930387 Registered Office: Address; Country Estates (Berkhamsted) Ltd, Carter Court, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5GE Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are copyright © 2018 Fine & Country Ltd. reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. 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