8 bed semi-detached house for sale

Nottingham Road, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3

Attractive Chartist Cottage in the heart of Heronsgate on a wonderful plot approaching an acre

Description
Laburnums is nestled in a spectacular plot of about an acre, offering breath-taking views across the rolling countryside. This remarkable period home is accessed via a private gravel driveway that gently leads into the beautifully landscaped gardens. Originally a quaint cottage, the property was thoughtfully extended at the turn of the century, transforming it into a charming family residence that has been cherished for many decades. Today, it presents exceptional, versatile accommodation, including an annex attached to the main house, which could easily be incorporated into the main dwelling to create an impressive eight-bedroom home.

A blue plaque adorns the wall by the annex, commemorating the 150-year history of this historic Chartist village. The house and its grounds offer character and warmth, creating a truly inviting family home.

History
According to The Herongate Village Book, the house was originally owned by a Mr. King in 1857, who served as the overseer for the labourers working the land and residing in nearby cottages. During World War I, the house functioned as a convalescent home, and in World War II, it became lodgings for officers.

Accommodation
This exceptional home greets you with a spacious entrance hall, featuring a stained-glass front door, with all rooms leading from this central space. The pretty double aspect sitting room features a woodburner and overlooks the gardens. The light-filled, double-aspect dining/family room boasts arched and picture windows, while a further double-aspect study provides a peaceful working environment. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wall and floor units, integrated appliances including an electric hob, double oven, and dishwasher. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor offers a rectangular landing, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a double aspect and a beamed ceiling, with lovely views over the cottages of Heronsgate. There are three additional double bedrooms and two bathrooms on this floor. A connecting door leads directly to the annexe.

Stairs rise to the second floor, where two further bedrooms are found, both offering views over the gardens and surrounding farmland. Both rooms also feature useful eaves storage.
The annex has its own private entrance, leading into a dining room with a step up to the sitting room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards, a double oven, hob, and a large walk-in pantry. Off the kitchen is a cloakroom with an exterior door to the garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining. On the first floor, a wide landing offers access to the main house. The first bedroom features a convenient dressing area and an en suite bathroom and a further second double bedroom completes the accommodation.

Outside
Laburnums is approached via a long, gravelled driveway, bordered by lawns and mature shrubs, providing an elegant entrance to this characterful home. Adjacent to the annex, a utility room houses the boilers, while a double garage with an electric up-and-over door and a large workshop with both light and power offer ample space for storage and hobbies.

The beautiful grounds enhance the property's charm, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, creating an idyllic rural setting. The gardens are partly walled and feature an array of mature trees, flowering shrubs, and expansive lawns, leading down to the tennis court, where you can enjoy stunning vistas over the farmland beyond. There are numerous secluded spots within the garden, perfect for relaxation or entertaining in this peaceful corner of Heronsgate.

Location
Laburnums is situated in the historic hamlet of Heronsgate which is a highly sought after semi-rural location in the Hertfordshire countryside. Heronsgate is a an original Chartist village and many homes were workers cottage who lived off the land. The original part of the house dates back to 1847 and then was subsequently extended in Victorian times. The Heronsgate community is a very sociable neighbourhood holding quiz nights, safari suppers, music nights, a fireworks evening, and an annual agricultural show. There is also an active village hall and a local church.

The house is approximately one and a half miles from Chorleywood Station providing the Metropolitan Line to Baker Street and the City and the Chiltern Turbo to Marylebone in approximately 30 minutes. There is an excellent choice of schooling within the area including St Clement Danes and Chorleywood village centre provides excellent local shopping, restaurants and cafés. Various leisure facilities including cricket, football, tennis, horse riding and golf. Chorleywood Common has lovely walks and bridle paths as well as a golf course. Access to the M25 is at nearby Junction 17 with connections to the M40, M1, Heathrow and Luton Airport and central London.

Square Footage: 3,957 sq ft

Acreage:
1 Acres

Directions
With Chorleywood Station on your left, continue along Station Road and follow the road left under the railway bridge. Continue up Shire Lane, follow the road to the left where it becomes Heronsgate Road and follow the road which narrows and becomes Long Lane at The Stag public house. Continue along the road, turn right into Stockport Road and at the end of the road turn left into Nottingham Road North and immediately turn right into the driveway to Laburnums.