5 bedroom house

Monkswell is an outstanding country residence set in the centre of its superb secluded grounds of approximately 5.58 acres. The property is approached by a gated entrance with sweeping driveway and extensive parking area offering a high level of privacy and security.

This wonderful home benefits from spacious accommodation with the ground floor comprising a large reception hall with double staircase, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room and office/study. An exceptional heated indoor swimming pool with oak beams and his and hers changing rooms, also includes a state of the art split level gym. Beneath the swimming pool and gym area is a basement floor plant room comprising pool heating and filtration systems, together with CCTV and Police activated alarm system for the property.

To the first floor, all bedrooms offer spectacular views. The generous principal suite comprises oak fitted wardrobes and a dressing area with large en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms (three with en suite shower rooms) and a family bathroom. A magnificent galleried landing with bay window overlooking the sweeping driveway completes this floor.

The second floor has a large storage loft which reaches the entire length of the house at approximately 62'2 x 9'3 in size, offering scope to create further living accommodation.

The Coach House Cottage

The self-contained detached cottage has its own private garden and parking. The ground floor comprises a spacious sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom, with two double bedrooms and shower room on the first floor.

Gardens and grounds

Monkswell's beautiful landscaped formal gardens are bordered by enclosed mature woodland with a network of natural walkways and wider boundary path for walking, running or cycling. The gardens and lawns benefit from automatic irrigation and both gardens and woodland areas include a wide variety of mature trees including hornbeam, horse chestnut, oak, beech, silver birch and rhododendron. A private gated entrance allows access to Northaw Great Wood, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for over 50 years, awarded the status of Local Nature Reserve in 1999.

Potters Bar 2 miles (London Kings Cross from 16 minutes)
Cuffley 1.5 miles (Moorgate from 33 minutes)
Brookmans Park 2.2 miles
M24 (junction 24) 3 miles
Central London 18 miles
London Luton Airport 20 miles
London City Airport 29 miles
London Heathrow Airport 35 miles

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Country Department