5 bed detached house for sale

Galley Lane, Arkley, Hertfordshire EN5

** first time on the market in over 30 years **

Elm Farm House is a picturesque 18th century Grade II listed farmhouse thought to have been built around 1725 with a 19th century addition over three storeys and a cellar with a stuccoed frontage and a tiled roof.

The property opens onto a wonderful beamed reception hall entrance from which all rooms lead, which include a dining room with open brick facing to one wall, inset beams to the ceiling, and decorative brick fireplace. There is a double aspect beamed reception room with a spledid open fireplace, A fully fitted kitchen/breakfst room which leads onto a large utility room/prep kitchen, guest cloakroom plus a cellar.

A delightful turning stiarcase leads to four/five good bedrooms, fifth bedroom/study, en suite bathroom, en suite shower room, 2nd shower room/wc.

Approached via sweeping drive and ample parking the property sits in circa 0.80 of an acre with a secluded garden and orchard with far reaching views, and having retained many original character features, this home must be seen to be truly appreciaed.

The property is ideally located within thirty minutes drive of central London. Barnet High Street and 'The Spires' shopping mall are easily accessible. Near-by tube stations include Totteridge and High Barnet, on the Northern Line and Cockfosters on the Piccadilly Line. Hadley Wood, New Barnet and Elstree and Borehamwood main line stations are also close by.

Schools including Haberdasher's Aske's, Mill Hill, Dame Alice, Aldenham, Belmont, Lochinver and Queen Elizabeth's provide top class education in the area, with many schools operating their coach service through Arkley.

Golf and recreation are well catered for with Dyrham Park Golf & Country Club within close proximity.

Please Note: We have copies of Memories Of Elm Farm from 1909 -1966 which are availble upon request.

Local Authority: Barnet
Council Tax band: G
Tenure: Freehold