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" A very impressive and recently constructed, substantial, detached family home, completed in a New England-style, and occupying generous gardens, situated in a sought after private road, which is conveniently placed for Bovingdon village centre, whilst the larger towns of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead are also easily accessible.

DESCRIPTION This very impressive and recently constructed family home provides a bright, airy and spacious feel immediately upon entry, via the entrance hall, which has a galleried landing above and a porcelain tiled floor, which extends throughout most of the ground floor accommodation. The principal rooms include a dual aspect sitting room with views over the front and rear gardens. This room has an oak stripped floor and also a feature fireplace with a wood burning stove as its main focal point. The dining room is rear aspect and directly adjacent the sitting room, with views over the garden. This room is ideal for formal or informal dining. The family room is front and side aspect and also enjoys views over the garden. This room is conveniently placed for the kitchen/breakfast room, which is very impressive and well equipped, comprising contemporary-style eye and base level units with down lighting, contrasting granite work surfaces with upstands, inset sinks and drainer. Integrated appliances include two electric ovens, microwave, induction hob with a pop-up extractor, dishwasher and wine cooler, whilst there is also further space for an American-style fridge/freezer. Directly off the kitchen is a utility room, comprising a base level unit, granite work surface, plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, and there is also a water softener and a door to the side which leads to the garden. The study is situated off the entrance hall and set away from the main living accommodation, creating a quiet room to work from. The galleried first floor landing has views over the front garden, a large linen cupboard, and gives access to five bedrooms, including the very impressive master bedroom suite, which runs from the front to the rear of the property, and has a walk-in wardrobe with his and hers hanging rails. There is also an en suite shower room, comprising large glass fronted shower cubicle with vanity wash hand basin, low level WC (all with chrome fittings), chrome heated towel rail, part tiled walls and a shaver point with mirror and side lights. There are four additional double bedrooms, including a second/guest bedroom with en suite shower room, comprising a large shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, concealed cistern WC with display mantel (all with chrome fittings), shaver point with mirror and side lights, chrome heated towel rail and part tiled walls. The bathroom is conveniently placed for the remaining bedrooms and comprises a freestanding contemporary style bath with shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, glass fronted shower cubicle, part tiled walls, shaver point with side lights and a chrome heated towel rail. The property further benefits from a number of impressive features, including attractive, oak veneer internal doors with chrome handles, sealed unit double glazed windows, low voltage down lighting, CAT5 wiring for telephone and data providing wiring for speakers to most principle rooms. There is under floor gas fired central heating throughout the ground floor accommodation, with radiators to the first floor. It should also be noted that the property has been designed for ease of maintenance, with the close boarded external appearance, requiring minimum maintenance. OUTSIDE The front is approached via electric gates, over a shingle driveway, with an area of lawn, shrub borders and a hedged perimeter. This in turn leads to a double garage with pedestrian access to one side, electrically operated doors and a workshop to the rear. There is pedestrian access leading to the rear garden, which has a patio overlooking lawns, hedged perimeter, an enclosed swimming pool with pump room, and a summerhouse with power and light and enjoying views over the gardens. LOCATION Lavender Hill is set within generous level gardens, and situated in a private road, close to Box Moor Trust land, on the southern side of Hemel Hempstead and close to the village centre of Bovingdon. It enjoys a semi-rural ambience, which is surrounded by rolling Greenbelt country side, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. The Box Moor Trust Land provides many woodland walks. The neighbouring towns provide comprehensive amenities and a wide range of educational facilities, including the renowned public school for both boys and girls at Berkhamsted and also Westbrook Hay in Box Moor. The mainline railway station at Boxmoor is a short distance away for services to London (Euston approximately 30 minutes). St Albans provides a fast service to Kings Cross/Thameslink and at Chesham there is the Metropolitan line to Baker Street and Chiltern line to Marylebone. The nearby A41 bypass links with the M25 (Junction 20) at Kings Langley and the M1 (Junction 8) is available at Hemel Hempstead. SERVICES All mains services provided. DIRECTIONS From Aitchisons office in Berkhamsted proceed east along the High Street, continuing through Bourne End and over the A41 until reaching the traffic lights at Boxmoor. Turn right at the lights and past the golf course, and past Bury Rise on the left hand side, and Bushfield Road will be the next turning along on the same side of the road. The property will then be found a short distance along on the left hand side. LOCAL AUTHORITY Dacorum Borough Council, Civic Centre, Marlowes Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 1HH
Tel: 01442 228000

Council Tax Band: G "