6 bed detached house for sale

Sandy Lane, Northwood, Middlesex HA6

A beautifully designed, spacious home in a private and peaceful Sandy Lane setting

Description
Birchwood Manor is a distinguished gated detached residence nestled within the private enclave of Sandy Lane. Constructed approximately 15 years ago to exacting standards, the property benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground and first floors, Lutron lighting in the principal rooms, air conditioning in both the kitchen and family room, and comprehensive cat 5 wiring.

Spanning three floors, the house offers light-filled and adaptable living spaces. Accessed via electronically operated gates with video phone entry, the impressive entrance hall, approached through twin doors from the entrance lobby, leads gracefully to all the principal ground floor rooms. To the front, a fully fitted study provides a tranquil workspace, while the dining room, featuring French doors, a charming bay window and a fireplace, offers an elegant setting for entertaining.

At the rear, the kitchen flows seamlessly into a conservatory, which enjoys peaceful views over the east-facing garden. The family room, complete with a bay window, and the drawing room, with French doors opening onto the private rear garden and a striking fireplace as a central feature, provide warm and inviting spaces to relax. The ground floor is further enhanced by a practical utility room and a shower room.

A solid oak staircase ascends to a galleried landing on the first floor, granting access to five ensuite bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys the added luxury of a dressing room and private access to a balcony, from which attractive views over the front gardens may be appreciated.

The second floor offers exceptional versatility, featuring a spacious media room with a bar, alongside an additional bedroom, dressing room, and bathroom. Useful eaves storage completes this floor, providing practical solutions for household needs.

Outside
To the front of the property, there is an electronically operated gated entrance leading onto a block-paved driveway, providing access to the detached double garage and ample parking space. At the rear, the east-facing garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees, and features a charming stone terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining.

Location
London is just 16 miles (approx) and is reached by rail from Northwood Metropolitan Line underground railway station (Baker Street 35 minutes approx). The M40 at Uxbridge (5 miles approx). Watford (4 miles approx), and Harrow (6 miles approx) are all accessible by road and offer multiple shopping centres.

Northwood provides a wide range of shops with multiple stores including Waitrose, Boots and Costa Coffee. There is an interesting selection of quality restaurants serving multi-cultural cuisine and several coffee/snack bars.

Sports and fitness enthusiasts are well catered for with clubs for Golf, Tennis, Football, Cricket and extensive facilities within the David Lloyd Sports and Social Club.

There is a good choice of schools in the area both state and private including: St Helen’s and Northwood College for girls, St Martin’s, St John's and Merchant Taylors’ for boys.

Square Footage: 5,369 sq ft