6 bedroom house

A handsome 15th century Farmhouse that has been extended overtime and completely refurbished, set in about 1.65 acres with unrivalled views across rolling countryside and woodland.


Description

New Park House is an attractive country home that has been completely refurbished and extended over time to provide modern family living with accommodation flowing well across two floors.
The principal reception rooms offer good proportions with original oak flooring, open fireplaces in both the drawing room, dining room and study as well as working shutters across the sashed French doors in the study. They all offer a fine aspect across open countryside. The Devol x Sebastian Cox kitchen is well equipped with a range of fitted units with granite work surfaces, an Aga, walk in cupboard and separate large pantry.
The family room has two sets of double doors leading outside. The boot room is of bespoke design with ample storage space.
The principal bedroom suite has a dual aspect, en suite bathroom and a walk in dressing room with fitted wardrobes and an island. There are five further bedrooms and two family bathrooms. There is also a spacious playroom on the first floor.

OUTSIDE
New Park House is approached through electric gates via a private driveway. The landscaped gardens have an electric irrigation system and wrap around the house enjoying far reaching views across The Great Wood.
To the back of the house is a south facing terrace with steps that drop down to the a walled swimming pool with a further terrace beyond. The pool house boasts a shower and steam room. To the front of the house is a beautifully presented kitchen garden, greenhouse and orchard which has a selection of cherry, pear, plum and apple trees. There is also a manage with flood lights.
There is a delightful Sebastian Cox designed Japanese Teahouse treehouse in the garden.
The picturesque setting makes New Park House particularly special with grounds extending to about 1.65 acres surrounded by countryside yet in a convenient and accessible location.

Location

Situated in the rural village of Newgate Street amongst thousands of acres of ancient woodland and countryside, New Park House offers an idyllic country lifestyle while being less than 25 miles north of central London. The village has two pubs and access to miles of footpaths, bike trials and bridleways along Hertfordshire Way.
The larger towns of Hertford and Potters Bar are both about five miles distant and offer a more comprehensive range of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and shopping facilities.
Sporting facilities in the locality are plentiful with golf at Milbrook Golf Course, Brookmans Park and The Hertfordshire Country Club. Cuffley has a football and tennis club.
There is an excellent selection of schools in the area including primary schools at Goffs Oak and Cuffley. Enfield Grammar, St. Ignatius College and Enfield County are available in Enfield. In the independent sector, Queenswood School, Lochinver House, St. John’s Prep (Potters Bar) and Senior School (Enfield), Haileybury in Hertford Heath and Haberdashers’ Aske’s in Elstree are all nearby.
The property is well placed in a rural yet accessible location with good communication links to the M25 accessed at Junction 24. The A1M and A10 are all approximately six miles distance. Potters Bar station provides the fast train to Kings Cross (approximately 15 mins) and Moorgate (approximately 30 mins), alternatively there are trains available at Cuffley, Brookmans Park and Hatfield stations.
International airports include Luton (approximately 21 miles) and Heathrow (approximately 36 miles).

Square Footage: 5,242 sq ft




Acreage: 1.65 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Country Department