5 bed detached house for sale

London Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3

A beautifully appointed 1920s home in a desirable position to the south of Rickmansworth with five bedrooms, mature gardens and good character, in a fantastically green setting.

Description
Bathwick House is an attractive detached family home set on a generous plot of about 0.7 acres, enjoying far-reaching views across Batchworth Park Golf Course. The property offers excellent accommodation over two floors, with exciting potential to refurbish and extend, or to replace with a substantial new home (subject to the usual planning consents).

An impressive entrance porch opens into a welcoming hallway, where attractive parquet flooring flows through the principal reception rooms. The elegant front-facing drawing room features a beautiful fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Across the hall, double doors lead to the equally impressive dining room, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining, and complemented by a bespoke fireplace with a marble surround. The hallway also provides direct access to the garden - a lovely additional feature.

The snug/TV room enjoys views over the garden and includes a charming bespoke fireplace. Adjacent to this is a partly tiled shower room, making this area ideal as a guest suite or for accommodating elderly relatives. The kitchen/breakfast room is a generous and sociable space with garden views, fitted with a comprehensive range of built-in wall and base units and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a Fisher & Paykel range cooker. Doors open directly onto the terrace, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. A useful utility room sits alongside the kitchen, offering additional storage and access to the garden, while steps lead down to a double-aspect study - a peaceful retreat away from the main living areas.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where a picture window on the half-landing fills the space with natural light. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely front-facing views and benefits from a dressing room and a spacious en suite bathroom, complete with bath, separate shower, twin basins, WC, and a window seat overlooking the rear. There are four further double bedrooms, all well proportioned, along with a stylish family bathroom featuring a bath, walk-in shower, WC, and basin.

Outside, the property is approached via a gated carriage driveway providing ample parking. Mature hedging offers privacy to the front, with gated access leading through to the rear garden. To the right is a garage with an electric up-and-over door and a rear access door, ideal for garden equipment and machinery.

The rear garden is a real highlight, featuring a spacious terrace bordered by attractive shrubs and flower beds, leading onto a large lawn with a pathway extending to the rear. Tucked discreetly behind planting is a covered terrace, perfect for summer entertaining. At the top of the garden sits a superb games room, ideal as a garden studio or teenage retreat, complete with a kitchenette and shower room. A further gate provides direct access onto Moor Park Golf Course - a wonderful feature for golf enthusiasts.

Nb: The current owners submitted a pre-application 24/1400/preapp to demolish and rebuild a house of about 5000 sq ft. Further information is available on request and is a guide for a buyer wishing to submit a full application. A number of homes close by have also been developed.

Location
London Road is one of Rickmansworth’s most desirable addresses, leading south from the town centre. A golf-lovers paradise, it provides easy access to four of the area’s top golf courses – Rickmansworth, Moor Park, Batchworth Park and the 9 of Hearts – with Sandy Lodge, West Herts and Hartsbourne also nearby. The area also offers a selection of tennis, squash, cricket, rugby and football clubs, with racing at Ascot, Kempton Park and Windsor and rowing in Marlow and Henley-on-Thames.

Rickmansworth is a vibrant commuter town that blends historic charm with modern conveniences. It offers a wide range of amenities including a comprehensive shopping centre, Waitrose supermarket, a choice of recreational facilities and a great selection of restaurants and pubs. Nearby is the popular Royal Masonic School for Girls, while there are a variety of well-regarded establishments locally including Rickmansworth School and St Joan of Arc.

For commuters, Rickmansworth Station provides regular Metropolitan Line services into the City, as well as the Chiltern Railway service to London Marylebone. The property also benefits from easy access to the M25 via junction 17, making it an ideal base for travel across the motorway network and to Heathrow and Luton airports.

Square Footage: 3,285 sq ft

Acreage:
0.7 Acres

Directions
From Rickmansworth Station, take the first exit from the roundabout on to the A412/A404, signpost Slough. At the next roundabout, take the second exit on to Riverside Drive (A404). Turn right at the next roundabout (2nd exit), signpost London/Northwood, and over the canal bridge to the next roundabout. Take the second exit onto London Road (A404) and Bathwick House can be found after a short distance on the left.