Stunning country home; rural living at its finest Frog Corner, Whipsnade, , LU6 2LG

Freehold

Elegant country home • Guest lodge • Independent studio with extensive garaging • Swimming pool with pool house • Grounds in excess of 2 acres

Local Information miles away at Beechwood Park Tring Station 7.7 miles, with extensive schooling available Berkhamsted 9.3 miles (Euston at Berkhamsted and St Albans. from 35 minutes), Station 9.5 miles, Rail travel is available from Tring Harpenden 9.9 miles (St Pancras to London Euston with the fast International from 28 minutes), train journey time of Milton Keynes 25.9 miles, London approximately 40 mins. From both Luton Airport 9.5 miles. Harpenden and there are main line stations to Kings Situation Cross and St.Pancras On top of the , in an International. Access The M1 is ‘Area of Outstanding Natural available at junction 9 and the A Beauty', Frog Corner is located 41 at Tring connecting to the M25 just off the attractive village green at junction 20. London Luton of Whipsnade. The area is Airport is the closest airport, popular and predominantly known making Frog corner perfectly for the open spaces of placed for international travel. Whipsnade Zoo and the nearby Tree Cathedral. The village itself About this property is very pretty with many period The House houses and an old church With its roots dating back to the overlooking the green. The 16th Century when it was a row of surrounding countryside is simply four cottages, Frog Corner has beautiful with Downs been brought very much into the and the Icknield Way providing 21st Century with eco credentials popular destinations for walking, to be proud of. A superb contrast cycling, horse riding and gliding. of elegant period detailing against the convenience of modern living. The bustling market town of Tring offers local shopping facilities and Hidden from sight, the house sits there are more comprehensive back from Whipsnade Green facilities available at both behind a wooded dell in Berkhamsted and Dunstable both landscaped gardens extending to of which have a good choice of in excess of two acres. supermarkets. For education, there are a variety of primary The main residence has a great schools available at Harpenden, balance and flow of , and accommodation, perfect for family . Senior schools are living. With over 3000sq ft of available at Harpenden. Private living space, the house enjoys schooling available just over 3 views over its own grounds on

both sides. Very much the front and rear. There are three country way, family and visitors further bedrooms sharing a family alike would naturally use the bathroom with separate shower. reception conservatory to enter the home via the kitchen. With The Lodge hand finished units crafted by This is an independent property Mark Wilkinson, including a must with its own pedestrian access. have walk-in pantry, there is Designed to maximize the views, robust four oven Aga which has there are large picture windows been thoughtfully converted to overlooking the driveway and electric, an integrated microwave, gardens. Across the rear of the and traditional Belfast sink. lodge is a conservatory styled sitting room overlooking the pond Adjacent is a dining room with with its waterfall. Fueled by an air large inglenook with space for a source heat pump and solar sideboard. Windows overlook the panels, this is a low energy home sheltered front garden and a door perfect for those seeking separate leads into the reception hall which living on one level. opens up onto a gabled porch. Studio/Garage There is a beautiful Orangery On the ground floor there is space style dining room with views over for several vehicles and workshop the parterre garden with stunning with a useful store room for water feature. Access through garden machinery. With a Studio French doors is provided to a room with kitchenette extending sheltered courtyard, ideal for early to over 40ft in length and a well- morning coffee before the day appointed shower room, this is commences. The south wing of the ideal space for a returning off- the house is home to the dual spring or staff. aspect drawing room with its charming fireplace with original Pool House bread ovens still in place. A Set behind mature yew hedges fabulous room which really comes there is a detached pool house into its own during winter months with a vibrant fitted kitchen with with the wood burning stove breakfast bar and integrated illuminating the period detailing. appliances, a comfy studio area and shower room. French doors An elegant library completes the open out onto the terrace which ground floor with a beautifully has a lovely dining area under an finished range of bookshelves all-weather gazebo. With the and fitted cabinets. A great place attractive free style solar heated for those who wish to work from pool, this is a great area for home with good connectivity to outdoor entertaining. the internet. Outside On the top floor there are two The grounds are simply stunning. bedroom suites each having An absolute testament to the windows on two sides making for owners and their hard work bright and airy accommodation resulting in a peaceful retreat, full overlooking the gardens to the of seasonal colour and charm. A

prominent feature of the gardens Tenure is a delightful pond with waterfall Freehold which has been beautifully planted to create a haven for Local Authority wildlife. From the main residence Council there is access to two gardens, the front rockery and boulder Energy Performance garden, and to the rear, being EPC Rating - Main House = D fashioned on a theme borrowed EPC Rating - The Studio = D from Tatton Park, there is a well EPC Rating - The Lodge = C presented parterre garden with two terraces, a charming slate Viewing water feature and ample space All viewings will be accompanied for sheltered seating; a perfect and are strictly by prior place to rest and relax. arrangement through Savills Harpenden Office. For the keen gardener there is a Telephone: +44 (0) 1582 465 delightful detached Griffin glass 000. house with flexible shelving and benching to accommodate changes to your growing schemes. Complemented by a large fruit cage, small orchard, and raised vegetable beds, it would be easy to embrace a little self -sufficiency by cultivating some home produce.

Sport enthusiasts will enjoy the grass badminton court, manicured croquet lawn and the 2-hole golf course, along with the heated swimming pool.

The rest of the extensive grounds are lawned interspersed with a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees.

The paved driveway with parking for several vehicles is hidden behind robust automatic wooden gates which feature a whimsical thatched roof.

Nick Ingle Harpenden +44 (0) 1582 465 000 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

Main House

The Studio

The Lodge

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