Doggetts

A picturesque country house set within a secluded plot of about 1.14 acres with two separate fields of about 3.88 acres.


Description

Doggetts is a charming period property dating in part from the 17th century and extended in 1920s, 1960s and 1980s to form a lovely family home of great character. The property offers some characterful beamed accommodation and overall has a delightful feel and forms a great family home with excellent equestrian facilities and secondary accommodation. The property offers period character within landscaped gardens of about 1.14 acres with some far reaching views to fields and countryside beyond and a separate paddock of about 3.88 acres, a short distance up Penmans Hill.

The property is approached though an entrance porch with exposed beams and hardwood door to a reception lobby with ceramic tiled flooring and a staircase to first floor. There is also a cloakroom. The drawing room is a triple aspect room with exposed beams to walls and ceiling, feature timber fireplace with marble insert and hearth, double doors to patio. This room has views to the garden. The kitchen/ breakfast room is a well-appointed with a comprehensive range of wall units, cupboards and drawers. Work surfaces incorporating double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, integrated microwave, electrically powered Aga with tiled surround and drawers to side, walk-in larder with tiled shelf and further shelving, integrated refrigerator, further cupboards to the side with attractive Oak flooring and a cast iron wood burning stove and a large picture window with views of the gardens. An archway opens to a sitting room with picture windows with views over the garden, oak flooring and shelving. Also from the kitchen is the dining room with side views over the garden and double doors to the conservatory and the study; both rooms have views over the gardens and fields beyond. Finally adjoining the kitchen is the rear lobby which provides a very useful storage area with stable door to rear porch with quarry tiled floor and a utility room with fitted cupboards, work surfaces with inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit, tiled splashback and quarry tiled flooring.

On the first floor is an attractive galleried landing with exposed beams and brickwork with access to loft and a night cloakroom. The principal bedroom has a fine double aspect with lovely views over the grounds, built-in wardrobes and opens to an en suite bath/shower room with a modern white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin with cupboards under, low level wc and a fully tiled separate shower cubicle. There are three further bedrooms, one with a dressing room/bedroom and family bath/shower room.

Outside
The property is approached over a gravel driveway and electrically operated gate. The formal gardens are about 1.14 acres and are a most attractive feature of the property. Immediately to the side of the house is a terrace with flower borders and steps down to a large area laid to lawn with many flowering plants, shrubs and trees. There are two herbaceous borders, a well, vegetable plot, chicken run and two small very old greenhouses. Part of the garden has been left to natural habitat. There is a double garage with twin electric up and over doors, workbench and double doors to a rear garden store. To the side is a covered log store. At the rear steps lead up to the large room above the garage which is an ideal store/playroom area with Velux windows, light and power. Studio/Garden Room A double aspect room with beamed and vaulted ceiling, central heating, wood burning stove, a kitchenette, and a shower room with Aqualisa shower unit, vanity unit, wc and heated towel rail. Double doors to terraced area. Steps lead up from the drive to an approximate 10 metre reinforced concrete swimming pool with a part-walled paved terrace and seating area. There are two stables and tack room. Equestrian access is gained along a track beside the property. A separate paddock of about 3.88 acres is accessed along a track just a short way from Doggetts.

Location

Doggetts is situated in an elevated tucked away location overlooking Belsize between Sarratt and Chipperfield villages on the edge of the Chiltern Hills.

It is situated within a mature plot that has been extensively landscaped and the gardens incorporate a wealth of attractive features with fine views over adjoining countryside.

From the house there is direct access to Penmans Green and Chipperfield Common.

The villages of Sarratt and Chipperfield are almost equidistant. Chipperfield has been listed in the Sunday Times Top 12 Villages in Britain.

Sarratt enjoys an elevated position above the Beautiful Chess Valley.

Both villages have churches, a primary school, post office, village hall, sports facilities, garage, shops and public houses and active village communities.

The larger towns of Chorleywood, Hemel Hempstead and Watford offer a comprehensive range of shops and services.

Square Footage: 2,866 sq ft




Acreage: 5.02 Acres

Directions

From Junction 18 of the M25 proceed on the A404 signposted Chorleywood and Amersham. At the crossroads with the traffic lights turn right onto Solesbridge Lane. Continue to the end of the road and turn left at the T-junction onto Sarratt Road. Continue to the village of Sarratt. With The Green on the left continue past The Boot Public House (on the right). Continue along the road for a further three quarters of a mile and the road bears right down into Belsize. At the bottom of the short hill before you reach The Plough Public House, turn off the road to the right where you will see Penmans Hill signposted and a No Through Road sign. Proceed up Penmans Hill and Doggetts is to be found on the left hand side.

Marketed by: Savills, Rickmansworth