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Hertfordshire Hertfordshire OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £550,000 Piccotts End OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £550,000 Located in the stunning hamlet of Piccotts End and forming part of an private and sought after riverside development, within striking distance of local amenities including excellent road and rail links. A stunning four bedroom riverside home situated in this delightful & picturesque hamlet location with views over the River Gade. The property benefits from entrance vestibule, downstairs cloakroom, sealed unit double glazing, gas to radiator heating, impressive lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, four bedrooms with luxury en-suite to the master bedroom, beautifully appointed family bathroom, attractive rear garden backing onto the River Gade, single garage with parking for one vehicle in front of garage, one allocated space, driveway with two further spaces & visitors parking. An internal viewing comes highly recommended to ensure you appreciate the specification of the property and one of the undoubtedly stunning location. The Location - Piccotts End is a village situated on the upper River Gade. The village is home to several medieval cottages, a number of Georgian and Regency villas, one of these is now a public house, and an extensively restored 19th century watermill. - In 1953 some unusually fine medieval wall paintings were discovered in some cottages here. The paintings date to between 1470 and 1500 and show a number of religious scenes. It is believed that these wall paintings show a link to the 'heretical' Cathar beliefs of southern France and adjacent areas of Catalonia and northern Italy. The building was also found to have a hidden room in the roof, suggesting it was a priest hole and an Elizabethan painted room in the next door cottage. In 1827 the same building had been converted into the West Herts Infirmary, the first cottage hospital, by Sir Astley Cooper, providing free medical services. - The Marchmont arms public house is situated in the village and the nearby towns of Hemel A stunning riverside Hempstead and Berkhamsted provide an extensive home that is presented range of shops and supermarkets including Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Tesco superstore. There in excellent decorative is an impressive choice of cafes, restaurants and order and is ideally public houses and the area is very well served with placed for local excellent schools for all ages within close proximity. amenities. - Leisure facilities in the area include golf courses at Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Boxmoor and Chartridge, The Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted ("possibly Britains most beautiful cinema" -BBC), leisure centres and Champneys spa near Tring. There is huge scope for walking and riding in the local area with thousands of acres of open countryside including the Chiltern Hills and hundreds of footpaths and bridleways. - Piccotts End House benefits from comprehensive communication links by both road and rail, with frequent trains leaving Hemel Hempstead reaching London Euston in approximately 27 minutes. The M1 (J8) is within 4 miles and the M25 (J20) is within 8 miles. Agents Notes For Buyers - Thank you for showing an interest in a property marketed by Sterling Estate Agents. Please be aware, should you wish to make an offer for this property, we will require the following information before we enter negotiations: 1. Copy of your mortgage agreement in principal. 2. Evidence of deposit funds, if equity from property sale confirmation of your current mortgage balance i.e. Your most recent mortgage statement, if monies in bank accounts the most up to date balances. 3. Passport photo ID for ALL connected purchasers and a utility bill. Unfortunately we will not be able to progress negotiations on any proposed purchase until we are in receipt of this information. Temptation comes in many forms... Is there a price that would tempt you to sell or let your property? Contact us for a free valuation and let’s see if we can tempt you! Tring, Wendover, Aylesbury & Villages: 01442 828 222 Berkhamsted Select & Country Homes: 01442 879 996 Hemel, Boxmoor & Bovingdon: 01442 230 888 Kings Langley, Abbots Langley & Watford: 01923 270 666 www.sterlinghomes.co.uk.
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