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" The perfect canalside retreat, complete with planning permission to create an idyllic 3/4 bedroom home.


EXISTING HOUSE:
Entrance hall : Cloakroom : Sitting room & dining area : Study/bedroom 3 : Kitchen : Two principal bedrooms : Family bathroom : Detached double garage : Driveway parking area for 3 cars : Garden of around 80ft

PROPOSED HOUSE:
Entrance hall : Cloakroom : Sitting room & dining area : Study/bedroom 4 : Kitchen/family room : Utility room : Master bedroom with en suite shower room : Two further principal bedrooms : Family bathroom : Driveway parking for 3 cars : Garden of around 90ft


Berkhamsted mainline train station (London Euston approx. 30 mins) ? 1 mile
M25 (J20) ? 6.5 miles
M1 (J8) ? 6.5 miles
St Albans ? 11 miles
Heathrow airport - 28 miles
London - 31 miles
(All times and distances are approximate)


THE PROPERTY
Situated in a country lane with gorgeous views over fields and the Grand Union Canal, at first glance you could be forgiven for thinking this property is in the middle of nowhere. But the train in the distance reminds you that you are in fact only a mile from Berkhamsted station which, together with the bars, cafes and restaurants, help make the town such a desirable place to live.

This pretty cottage is idyllic in many ways, not least because of its stunning canalside location. Inside, a neutral colour scheme creates a haven of calm, reminiscent of a bygone era. The cosy sitting room with its beamed ceiling and open fireplace, leads into an open-plan dining room which boasts views of the canal. The kitchen is modern and well fitted, and the ground floor also has a study and cloakroom. Upstairs, there are currently two double bedrooms, together with a sumptuous, generous bathroom, complete with Victorian-style suite.

Outside, there is a pretty, secluded garden of around 80ft; a good size for children to play, dogs to run, or friends to gather. It is laid mainly to lawn, with a good size patio area. The property enjoys access directly onto the canal towpath, and a large gravel driveway provides parking for 3-4 cars. There is also a detached double garage.

However, perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of this wonderful cottage, is the planning permission that has been granted to extend it into a larger, family home. The proposed plans take the best of the existing cottage and adds today`s ?must have` for the modern family: a beautiful, open-plan kitchen/family room and a utility room. A new master bedroom with en suite (and if desired, a walk-in wardrobe) is also created.

This property offers the best of both worlds to a discerning buyer; a beautiful, cosy period cottage, or a stylish family home. Either way, its stunning canalside location, open countryside views, and short walk to the town centre make this the ideal home.


LOCATION
The property is situated in Bank Mill Lane, a leafy country lane which runs parallel with the Grand Union Canal, less than a mile from Berkhamsted High Street.

Berkhamsted itself 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, the town is highly desirable for commuters, 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 and J9). 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.


TENURE
Freehold

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Dacorum Borough Council

NOTE
Artist`s illustrations shown are for general guidance only and their accuracy is not guaranteed. Not to scale. Surrounding foliage is indicative only.

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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