A charming period property with beautiful gardens including a swimming pool, tennis court and its own chalk stream. Coach House available by separate negotiation.

Description

Blackwell Hall is a lovely period property believed to date to the early 18th century. Originally part of the Chesham estate owned by the Cavendish family, the house was divided in the late 1970’s. Blackwell Hall is the principal part of the original house and has a good balance of well proportioned, elegant entertaining rooms and less formal family living space providing an excellent flow across two floors with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

The front door opens to a large entrance hall with panelled walls which continue throughout the house and an original oak floor. The drawing room features tall sash windows with seats beneath, fitted bookshelves, an open fireplace with a stone surround and French doors opening onto the terrace.

The kitchen is well equipped with a range of fitted cupboards and units including an Aga with a companion oven, Gaggenau fridge/ freezer and dishwasher, Quooker boiling water tap and pantry cupboard and oak parquet flooring. There is a dedicated laundry/ utility room off with a walk-in larder and informal access outside. From the kitchen, stained-glass double sliding doors open into the dining room which has a TV/sitting room off with an open fire with a fender seat, fitted cupboards and shelving and surround sound speakers. The W/C cloakroom with bespoke built hat, coat and boot storage completes the first floor.

From the hall, the staircase rises to the first floor. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a dual aspect overlooking the beautiful garden, a dressing area and a large en suite bathroom with his and hers sinks, a bath and separate shower. There are five further double bedrooms and two family bathrooms, one of which is a Jack and Jill style providing an en suite facility to bedroom 4. There is also a secondary staircase which descends to the dining room.

There is a wine cellar accessed from the dining room.

Gardens and Grounds
Blackwell Hall is accessed by tall period gates which open electronically to reveal the house with a portico entrance and roses creeping up the handsome façade. A gravelled driveway offers parking for a number of vehicles.

The garage has been converted into a workroom with kitchenette and a studio above, currently utilised as a gym. To the side of the house is a self-contained home office which has Full-Fibre fast broadband connection (300+ Mb).

A flagstone path leads to the charming courtyard at the back of the property which can also be accessed from a door in the dining room, and has a productive cherry and fig tree, along with a grape vine. The beautiful garden is south facing with mature hedging and trees along the border providing privacy. A wide terrace off the drawing room overlooks the lawn and is great place for alfresco dining and entertaining beneath the magnificent magnolia tree. There is also a productive grape vine along with a selection of fruit trees. Steps from the formal lawn lead to the outdoor heated swimming pool with an electric safety cover. The lawn is terraced and then slopes away towards the banks of the River Chess which meanders through the grounds. A wonderful feature is the freshwater weir and eyot (a small island) abundant with wild flowers and trees. The tennis court is found beyond, along with a wild meadow and cut flower garden. There is also an additional access onto Blackwell Hall Lane.

There is a garden shed/ store within the grounds along with sheds and an attractive revolving summerhouse.

Location

Blackwell Hall is situated on the River Chess within a delightful rural hamlet in the heart of the Chilterns, a few hundred yards from Latimer Road which follows the Chess Valley from Chenies, linking Chesham and Chorleywood.

Day to day amenities are available nearby in Chesham, Amersham on the Hill and Old Amersham including supermarkets, cafes, butchers, independent shops and weekly markets. There are some highly rated traditional pubs in the surrounding villages such as Chenies, Chipperfield and Flaunden and several good restaurants including a Michelinstarred restaurant in Old Amersham.

The Chiltern Hills offer a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling and riding in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Sporting facilities nearby include golf courses at Harewood Downs in Little Chalfont, Ley Hill and Denham and tennis clubs in Chesham and Amersham.

The area is renowned for its excellent educational facilities including Dr Challoner’s Grammar School for boys in Amersham and for girls in Little Chalfont and Chesham Grammar School. There is also a selection of superb private schools nearby that are easily accessible.

Communications are also very good with rail links from Chalfont & Latimer and Amersham; both of which offer frequent services to London via the Chiltern Mainline (approx. 35 mins) and the Metropolitan Line Underground direct to the City. The M25 is accessible at Junction 18, Chorleywood and Heathrow Airport, via the M4.

Square Footage: 4,309 sq ft


Acreage: 2.48 Acres

Directions

From the M25 (J18) Chorleywood, follow the A404 towards Amersham, pass Chorleywood Common and St Clement Danes School on the left, and then turn right signposted Chenies. Drive through the village and continue along the Latimer Road. After approximately 3 miles turn right onto Blackwell Hall Lane. Continue for about 200 yards and the gates to Blackwell Hall will be found on your left hand side.