7 bedroom house

An impressive and elegant Grade II listed manor house set in wonderful gardens and grounds and with excellent leisure facilities.


Description

Unquestionably, Annables Manor is one of the finest country houses in the area. With its unique local provenance, wonderful charm and far reaching views, Annables Manor is truly a very special family home. The house is set well back from Annables Lane and features a long driveway, via electronically operated gates, which is flanked by a period brick wall on one side and box hedging to the other, and both combining to create a most wonderful sense of arrival.
As one walks into the house via the English oak timber door, the main hallway really does set the scene for what is a beautiful country house.

Almost without exception, all reception rooms have their own features and characteristics. The main living room boasts a magnificent oak beam over the open fireplace, the dining room enjoys views over the rear gardens, music and snooker rooms have solid oak floors, the home office has hand crafted cupboards and desk arrangement, and the kitchen breakfast room is adorned with an extensive range of bespoke units. There’s not a room in the house that fails to impress. The layout of the accommodation provides any family with the flexibility to either to be together and congregating in the extensive kitchen/breakfast area, or whether one needs space to go and work or relax by virtue of both the home office and music/family room being adjacent to the kitchen. As previously touched upon, the kitchen is beautifully appointed with hand crafted kitchen units and complimented by a large matching central island. There are numerous integrated appliances throughout the kitchen and on one side is a most useful walk in pantry. There is a large utility and cloakroom as well as a good sized cellar running beneath the kitchen and dining room.
There are two staircases to the first floor, the main staircase rising to oldest part of the house where some beautiful wood panelling is seen. The principal bedroom is stunning and features both a most luxurious en suite bath and shower room as well as a large walk-in dressing room. Also found on the first floor are six other double bedrooms, one with en suite and three other bath and shower rooms. The other staircase leads up to a long landing area and once at the far end, an additional staircase leads down to the TV/living room and secondary kitchen. Whilst this area is great as an entertaining space, it also has the flexibility to be used as an annexe, if required, especially if space for an au-pair or nanny is required too.

Outside
There is no doubt that the beautiful gardens that abound the house on three sides are one of the additional key features to Annables Manor. If one starts from the rear, there is a lovely sun terrace that is perfect for outdoor entertaining immediately off the kitchen. Level lawned gardens sweep away from the house down to the meadow and extend across both the swimming pool and tennis court. Walkways lead both to the front gardens and the stunning walled garden and it’s at this point that one starts to feel that you are walking within gardens most akin to a stately home! Despite the walled garden having only been professional designed and created over more recent years, it certainly feels its been established for many more. The side and front gardens are very mature, carefully cared for and just a sight to behold. Once at the top of the garden, a large wooden gate leads through to the ‘secret’ garden where secondary double gates can open to Annables Lane as and when required.

Set towards the eastern boundary is the fabulous outdoor heated swimming pool which is 12m in length by 6m wide. Connected to one side is a matching Jacuzzi plunge pool and adjacent stands the pool house with its kitchen area, changing facilities, shower and Sauna. For the tennis enthusiast, a well maintained hard tennis court can also be found.
Set beyond the main rear garden is a fabulous meadow/paddock which is flanked by a combination of fencing and mature hedgerows. There are over 1000 specimen trees within the meadow, which were planted by the current owners. This area of land would also serve those with an equestrian interest and would provide enough ground to keep horses or a number of ponies.
From the main driveway to the front, the shingle drive continues underneath an archway and through to where the triple garaging can be found. There is also further parking outside the garaging if required.
Outbuildings
There are two period outbuildings set to the front of the house, one a traditional outbuilding of brick under clay tiles, which could be converted to a further home office or Gym etc subject to the usual listed buildings consents. The other adjoining outbuilding is, without exaggeration, something to behold as it houses one of only two remaining Donkey Whe

Location

Approx. mileages: Harpenden town centre 2.2 miles with mainline station to St Pancras International from 24 minutes, M1 junction 9 - 1.5 miles, London Luton Airport 5.2 miles, M25 junction 23 - 16 miles, London 31 miles.

Kinsbourne Green is a small attractive and historic hamlet set along a large Common on the outskirts of Harpenden, just over two miles from the center of the town. With a delightful country feel, it is the perfect place to bring up a family with lots of open countryside to explore and enjoy. Harpenden, with its attractive tree lined high street, has an excellent range of shops including three supermarkets, boutiques and bistros. The area has an excellent reputation for education due to the quality of private and secondary schools within the area. For a full list of schools, please contact Savills, Harpenden office. For the commuter, Harpenden town centre boasts a mainline station which offers a fast and frequent service to St Pancras International from 24 minutes. If travelling by car, the M1 is approximately 1.5 miles distant, which facilitates access to the M25 and other motorway networks. For the air traveller, London Luton Airport is approximately 5.2 miles away. There are plenty of leisure opportunities close by including a comprehensive sports complex at Rothamsted Park, which has tennis and squash courts, an indoor heated pool and a popular gymnasium. Golfers will be spoiled for choice of venue with four golf courses a short drive away.

Square Footage: 7,508 sq ft




Acreage: 5.34 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Harpenden