7 bedroom house

Outstanding Grade II listed farmhouse offering fabulous family accommodation for multi-generational living of great charm and character set within a delightful plot of about 8 acres.


Description

The first time to the market in 50 years, this outstanding
Grade II listed farmhouse, thought to date from 1758, being one of the scattered farmsteads that characterised the village in the late Medieval period and is one of the former properties of the Manor House of Chipperfield. Set within the Conservation Area, the house offers beautifully appointed accommodation of immense charm and character, yet modernised and updated to a high standard in recent times.

The property is set within a wonderful 8 acre level plot with
delightful gardens and grounds with a stable block, hay barn and ménage so ideal for equestrian use or those who enjoy country living.

Reception hall with wood burner which leads to a lovely
double aspect dining room and cloakroom. There is a
charming main drawing room with an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, beamed ceiling and an adjoining bar. There are stairs down to a cellar. A bar area links nicely to a very attractive study with bread oven and quarry tiled floor. A staircase leads to the first floor west wing where there is a spacious heavily beamed landing and three double bedrooms. There is a well-appointed shower room and a large family bathroom. A further staircase provides access to the two attic rooms.

From the reception hall is a most stunning vaulted kitchen/
breakfast room. The bespoke fitted kitchen has a
comprehensive range of units, granite work surfaces and
the usual appliances. Adjoining is rear lobby with a utility
and cloakroom. Steps lead down to a very attractive family
room with a beamed ceiling and walls, feature fireplace and
double doors to the garden.

Stairs from the kitchen provide access to a mezzanine study area and the principle bedroom, another beautifully beamed room with a vaulted ceiling and lovely views over the grounds, dressing area and modern well-appointed bath/shower room with a vaulted beamed ceiling.

From the family room a door leads to the area formerly used as an annexe with a fabulous inner hall/sitting area with many exposed beams and a staircase to the first floor east wing. There is a modern kitchen with dining area and attractive beamed living room with open brick fireplace plus a utility room. Front and rear doors lead to the garden areas. There is an attractive downstairs bedroom/study with a separate modern bathroom.

To the first floor east wing is a galleried beamed landing with another beamed bedroom and an en suite bathroom.

In all approximately 8 acres. NB: A further 4 acre paddock is
available to rent. Second gated access to former annexe.

The grounds are an outstanding feature of this property and
are approached through electronic gates over a sweeping
gravel driveway and provides parking for many cars.

There is a very pretty cottage garden adjoining the original
part of the farmhouse being well stocked with very attractive
borders. A gate leads to the stable block. A further gate leads
to the period hay barn, ménage and the main field. There is
also further gated access from Scatterdells Lane.

The rear gardens have been beautifully landscaped with a
generous area of lawn, large number of mature trees, plants
and shrubs; overall a wonderful setting overlooking the
adjoining fields and paddocks. To the north-east side are two
further large fields.

Location

Frenches Farm is situated in Chipperfield, one of
Hertfordshire’s most picturesque and sought after villages, pleasantly set on the edge of the Chilterns and a short walk of the village. Chipperfield village is centred around the Common which extends to over 100 acres, principally woodland, providing lovely walks, bridle paths and a fine cricket pitch. The village has an historic church, pubs and village shops. Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted provide supermarkets and more comprehensive shopping facilities. Chipperfield is within
easy access of the M1, M25 and M40 motorways providing
good communication to all parts of the country. The property is approximately 15 minutes from Chorleywood tube and mainline station and also 10 minutes from the London Euston rail connection at Kings Langley.

Sporting facilities nearby include golf at the well regarded
Grove Hotel and Spa, Moor Park and the Ashridge estate.
There is an abundance of good schools nearby, both preparatory and secondary, such as York House, Royal Masonic School for Girls, St Clement Danes, Merchant Taylors, St Helens and Berkhamsted Collegiate.

Square Footage: 6,078 sq ft




Acreage: 8 Acres

Directions

From Junction 18 of the M25, exit towards Chorleywood on the A404 and proceed towards Amersham. Just before St Clement Danes School turn right towards Sarratt and proceed down North Hill and continue into Sarratt village. As you enter the village turn left and continue through Sarratt village on the village road through Belsize and all the way to Chipperfield village. At the crossroads turn left into Tower Hill and the driveway to Frenches Farm is to be found on the right hand side.

From Junction 20 of the M25, take the A4251 Watford Road into Kings Langley High Street. Turn left into Langley Hill and left again onto Chipperfield Road. Continue for one and a half miles and at the Royal Oak crossroads turn right into Tower Hill and the driveway to Frenches Farm is to be found on the right hand side.

Marketed by: Savills, Rickmansworth