Brickwall Cottage

This delightful 17th century cottage, situated in the desirable hamlet of Frithsden on the edge of the National Trust owned Ashridge Estate has been lovingly renovated and restored and offers a wealth of original features, complemented by contemporary details such as solid oak windows and Sonos sound system. In addition, planning permission has been granted for a rear kitchen extension with a living roof.

The village of Frithsden has an excellent public house/restaurant and a network of bridleways on the doorstep. There is small convenience store in nearby Potten End whilst Berkhamsted provides varied shopping, leisure facilities, rail link to London and a variety of well regarded state and private schools.

The sitting room is full of charm and features a unique glazed partition wall, making the most of the west-facing aspect, and flooding the room with light. French doors open to the front terrace, adding to the natural light. In addition, a concealed 'popup' TV allows the character to be the focus of the room.

The dining room hosts a beautiful inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, limestone flooring and further French doors to the terrace. The dining room flows through to the kitchen/breakfast room, contrasting with a vaulted glass ceiling and
contemporary cabinets with an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, a built in microwave, and a two oven AGA with a two oven companion set.

Upstairs the dual aspect principal bedroom affords views across the gardens and grounds and benefits from an indulgent dressing room and en suite bathroom. A magnificent guest bedroom with original floorboards and dramatic stone fireplace is accessed via a secondary staircase from the dining room, and benefits from a wonderfully appointed en suite shower room. A third bedroom, with vaulted ceiling is situated on the second floor.

A detached brick and timber constructed annexe sits on the crest of the grounds. This well-appointed accommodation consists of a sitting room opening onto a private terrace overlooking the grounds, with spiral staircase descending to the kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom. With its own delightful private and secluded wildflower garden and small circular patio, the annexe is eminently suitable as guest/au pair accommodation, or as a teenagers den.

Brickwall Cottage is set within a substantial plot and is perfectly placed for the equestrian, if so desired. Approached via electric wooden gates opening onto a gravel driveway, access is provided to the delightful formal walled cottage gardens, mostly laid to lawn with a shaded pergola sitting area overlooked by a terrace. The grounds contain eight cameras supported by a CCTV System.

Outbuildings include a double garage, tack room and five stables with yard, surrounded by in excess of 3 acres of paddock. Of particular note is the office, which forms part of the outbuildings. Offering substantial space, it is completely separate from the main residence, has full broadband connection and ample parking.

Berkhamsted train station 2 miles (London Euston 33 minutes)
Hemel Hempstead 4 miles
Central London (Baker Street) 24 miles
M1 (J8) 5 miles
M25 (J20) 9 miles
London Luton airport 12 miles
(all times and distances are approximate)

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Berkhamsted