"Surely one of the most prestigious period homes in Berkhamsted?s town centre.

MAIN HOUSE : Entrance hall : Sitting room : Dining room : Family room : Kitchen/breakfast room : Rear hall : Cloakroom : Cellar : Master bedroom with en suite : Five further bedrooms : Two family bathrooms : Mature rear garden : Two single garages & driveway parking (one accessed from Cowper Road, one from Torrington Road)

ANNEX : Sitting room : Kitchen : Bedroom : Bathroom

PLOT : In all, a plot of around 0.21 acre


Berkhamsted town centre ? 200 yards
Mainline train station (London Euston approx. 30 mins) - 0.4 mile
M25 (J20) ? 7.5 miles
M1 (J8) ? 7.5 miles
Heathrow airport - 28 miles
Central London - 31 miles
(All times and distances are approximate)


DESCRIPTION
Located on the corner of coveted Cowper Road and Torrington Road, in the heart of the town centre?s Conservation Area and yet with two garages and off road parking, Cowper House is a sizeable, truly magnificent house. Understood to have only had seven owners since it was built in the 1880s, this substantial, six bedroom detached Victorian property, together with self contained one bedroom annex, needs to be viewed internally to fully appreciate the beautiful oasis of calm that is hidden within.

Throughout this marvellous property, beautiful sash windows, solid doors, picture rails and ornate fireplaces will delight the connoisseur of original period features. Coupled with the tasteful and contemporary features that today?s discerning buyer is looking for, it truly offers the perfect combination of old and new.

As you enter through the grand, wide front door, the first impression is of the light and space. One of the most noticeable features of this beautiful house, as well as the immaculate presentation and subtle d?cor throughout, is its many windows, and the light which streams forth from all angles.

The sitting room, with working open fireplace, has two beautiful, dual aspect bays. The dining room also offers a dual aspect, with French doors that open onto the Mediterranean style terrace that runs along the entire side of the property. An exposed brick chimney breast with inset stove forms the focal point of the family room, which also has French doors onto the lawned garden to the other side of the house.

The inviting triple aspect kitchen has stripped pine units, marble work surfaces and Butlers sink, plus French doors opening out onto the garden. There is a cloakroom just off the kitchen, and a cellar, which doubles as a utility room.

The ballustraded staircase has a rich patina and leads to a pleasing first floor landing. Here, you will find four of the bedrooms and one of the family bathrooms, which features a roll top bath. The spacious master bedroom suite enjoys views across the valley from the dual aspect bay sash windows, complemented perfectly by its en suite shower room with ?his and hers? basins.

Upstairs once more takes you to the second floor which offers two further bedrooms, a second family bathroom and a useful sized landing/study/play area.

The self contained annex has its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sitting room. It can be accessed from both the rear garden and the main hallway, so can be easily incorporated into the main house accommodation if required.

Externally, the garden is surprisingly large, given its town centre location. There is a pretty herringbone design brick patio, a generous L-shaped lawn and a long Mediterranean style terrace. The perimeter is flanked by an array of mature trees and shrubs and one wall of the house is covered by the most magnificent jasmine and wisteria.

The property has two single garages, plus driveways providing off road parking.

In all, a plot of just over a fifth of an acre.


SITUATION
Cowper House is located in a Conservation Area, less than 200 yards from Berkhamsted?s town centre.

Berkhamsted is a busy market town, located to the West of Hertfordshire and just 30 minutes from London by train. Perhaps the town?s most prominent role in National affairs came in 1066 when William the Conqueror was handed the English Crown. Berkhamsted Castle was built following the granting of the crown, and famous names associated with it include Geoffrey Chaucer who was Clerk of Works, and Thomas Becket who was Constable of the Castle in the 12th Century. Substantial ruins of the Castle still remain today.

Today, Berkhamsted is a highly desirable commuter town, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline train station provides a regular and direct link to London Euston in a little over 30 minutes. Major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8), both of which are around 8 miles away. The A41 dual carriageway runs to the South of the town, providing an excellent connection to Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Tring and Aylesbury.

There is a good range of leisure facilities in the area. There is walking and riding just minutes away in the surrounding countryside and on the National Trust?s 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate, while nearby golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Mentmore and The Grove. The area offers excellent schooling, including Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541, and Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.

Berkhamsted offers a wide range of shopping, from independent boutiques to National names such as Waitrose and WH Smith. The larger towns of Hemel Hempstead and Watford offer wider facilities, including Debenhams and John Lewis department stores respectively. Milton Keynes and London are both easily accessible too.


LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dacorum Borough Council

TENURE
Freehold


Notice
All occupier`s fixtures & fittings are specifically excluded from the sale. Measurements are approximate. Photographs, floorplans & description are for guidance only and do not form any part of a contract of sale. Mains services have not been tested.

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