Hillend Farm

Sandridge, St. Albans, An outstanding and elegant modern family home in classical style set in 102 acres with far reaching rural views

Hillend Farm, , St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 9BE

St. Albans 3 miles (Kings Cross 26 minutes), 4 miles, A1(M) (J4) 3 miles, Airport 10 miles, Central London 25 miles

Features:

Entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study, larder

Master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, 4 further bedrooms (2 en-suite), bathroom

Separate 2-bedroom cottage

Large barn with potential to be converted

Mature gardens and grounds, swimming pool

Parkland and pasture

Planning consent for second cottage and stables

Approximately 102.28 acres

Situation Standing in an elevated position with remarkable rural views over the surrounding countryside, Hill End Farm lies in the heart of 100 acres of well fenced parkland and pasture land. The property is surrounded by a further 900 acres of newly planted mixed woodland, owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.

The property is situated half a mile north of the thriving and popular village of Sandridge, a traditional and attractive Hertfordshire village which provides good amenities including a village shop, three public houses and a church. More comprehensive facilities are available in the nearby historic town of (3 miles) and in Harpenden (4 mile).

Communications include frequent Thames Link trains from St Albans to Kings Cross in about 26 minutes. Junction 4 of the A1(M) is within 3 miles, Junction 6 of the M1 within 6 miles and Junctions 21a and 22 of the M25 are within 7 miles. Luton International Airport is about 10 miles distant.

There is a wide variety of schooling in the district including preparatory schools at Sandridge and Harpenden. Public schools include St Albans High School for girls, St Albans High School for boys, St Hilda’s School, Sherradswood School, Queenswood, Haileybury and Habberdasher’s Aske.

Sporting and recreational facilities include golf courses at Verulam, Brocket Hall and mid Herts. Lying at the heart of a 900 acre estate the property has excellent links with a network of bridlepaths, ideal for riding.

The property Hillend Farm is approached via a portico with steps up gives way to a A superbly fitted custom built long private driveway which winds panelled front door opening into a kitchen comprises a comprehensive uphill to the impressive modern grand entrance hall with light, tiled range of units, also including an AGA country house. Situated in an flooring, Georgian style full length and separate range. A central island elevated position in a fold in the sash windows and high ceilings. with a wooden work surface sits at land within 102.28 acres, Hillend The ground floor offers light, the heart of the room. French doors Farm enjoys privacy and protection elegant and beautifully proportioned opening out to a terraced seating but benefits from far reaching views reception rooms, perfect for area in the garden afford much across rolling, wooded countryside. family living and entertaining natural light and delightful aspects. alike. Gracious chandelier lighting Designed by the present owner, throughout the reception rooms the exquisite finish and attention to compliments the grandeur of the detail combine traditional features architectural design of Hillend Farm. with modern living. The columned The first floor bedroom accommodation is linked by one of the most spectacular features of Hillend Farm, a majestic cantilevered stone staircase with wrought iron detailing. The master bedroom comprises an en-suite bathroom with dressing room and floor to ceiling sash windows offering panoramic views across the Hertfordshire countryside. There are four further bedrooms, three of which have their own en-suite bathrooms.

Situated close to the house is the self-contained cottage providing useful secondary or guest accommodation, together with the utility room and boot room. The large agricultural barn could, subject to planning consent, create a substantial games room/party barn. Floorplans for Hill End Farm

Approximate Gross Internal Area*: Main House: 4,495 sq ft / 418 sq m Annexe: 1,833 sq ft / 170 sq m Barn: 1,813 sq ft / 168 sq m Balcony: 48 sq ft / 4 sq m Hill End Farm, Sandridge, St Albans W Main House internal area 4,495 sq ft (418 sq m) Illustration for identification purposes only. Not to scale. Annexe internal area 1,833 sq ft (170 sq m) S

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Study 3.42 x 2.26 11'3" x 7'5" Dining Room F/P 6.06 x 3.62 Bedroom 2 19'11" x 11'11" 5.40 x 4.80 (Maximum) 17'9" x 15'9" (Maximum)

Drawing Room 8.35 x 4.82 F/P Bedroom 5 27'5" x 15'10" 3.57 x 2.95 Bedroom 1 Sky 11'9" x 9'8" Bedroom 4 Kitchen/ 6.90 x 4.36 (Maximum) 3.56 x 2.97 Breakfast Room 22'8" x 14'4" 11'8" x 9'9" 6.85 x 4.48 (Maximum) 22'6" x 14'8" Larder

Sitting Room F/P 5.08 x 4.47 Bedroom 3 16'8" x 14'8" Dressing Room 4.78 x 4.20 4.44 x 3.07 4.81 x 3.58 15'8" x 13'9" 14'7" x 10'1" 15'9" x 11'9"

Seat

Ground Floor Floor First Floor Floor

Sky Bedroom 2 Plant Room Pool Laundry 4.00 x 3.98 4.60 x 3.46 Changing 4.90 x 3.57 13'1" x 13'1" Living Room Barn 15'1" x 11'4" 7.07 x 6.37 Room 16'1" x 11'9" Bedroom 1 21.60 x 6.43 23'2" x 20'11" 70'10" x 21'1" (Maximum) 6.33 x 4.38 20'9" x 14'4" (Maximum) 2.24 x 2.14 Sky Sky Sky 7'4" x 7'0"

Annexe First First Floor Floor Annexe Ground Ground Floor Floor

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8399156/NJD

Gardens and grounds The gardens and grounds are a principal feature of the house; beautifully landscaped, they are laid mostly to lawn flanked by well stocked herbaceous borders, studded with young specimen trees. Lying to the rear of the barn is the heated swimming pool, set in a paved surround with protective hedging and espaliered fruit trees. Beyond the formal gardens are further lawns with young and mature deciduous trees and a boundary of evergreen hedging.

The Parkland Forming mostly rolling, open countryside, the parkland ensures maximum privacy whilst providing excellent grazing and riding opportunities for the equestrian enthusiast. The land is subdivided into a number of separate, fenced paddocks.

General Services: Mains water and private borehole. Mains electricity. Ground source geothermal heat pump. Drainage is to a private system. Broadband connection.

Planning: Planning consent was granted on 09/12/2009 for a replacement farmhouse, farm building and ancillary accommodation (Ref: 5/2016/0280). A further consent was granted for a two storey extension together with a detached farm cottage, livestock shed, stables and machinery store on 25/05/2016 ref 5/2016/0280.

Planning consent was granted on 14/02/2020 for two story extension to the farmhouse, construction of detached farm cottage, livestock shed, stables and machine store.

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EPC: Band C

Local authorities: St Albans District Council Telephone 01727 866 100 Hill End Farm Hertfordshire County Council Telephone 0300 123 4040

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