A beautifully appointed period house with countryside views.

Description

The Old Boars Head was originally the village pub, converted into a family home in 2012. First mentioned in the Court Manor Rolls in 1732, the building was reconstructed in its current form around 1840. Its landmark building in the village of Piccotts End, which is about half a mile from the old town of Hemel Hempstead, enjoys far-reaching views over rolling countryside. The property has been converted to a very high standard with a great level of attention to detail throughout. The modern décor has a traditional slant, incorporating country-inspired details such as a large Aga, wood-burning stoves and character features such as exposed beams, wooden double glazed sash windows, brick detailing and the beautifully preserved bar, which include the original beer engines. The light-filled property is well proportioned and spacious, yet still manages to feel welcoming and cosy. A side extension was sympathetically added making the most of the far reaching views to the rear.

The accommodation extends to about 2422 sq ft over three floors. The entrance hall is open plan to the dining room and kitchen/breakfast room which incorporates the original bar.

The lobby space to the side has built-in storage and leads through to the separate sitting room, with full width bifold doors opening to the garden. There is also a useful home office/study and cloakroom. On the lower ground floor, the cellar has been tanked and features a utility room and storage room. On the first floor there is a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, built in wardrobes and French doors leading onto a balcony. There are three further good size bedrooms and a bath/shower room.

Externally the property is approached over a gated gravel driveway, offers off-street parking for a number of cars.

The rear garden is beautifully landscaped and features raised terraces and lovely views over grass fields beyond. The garden features an impressive willow tree, a variety of mature flowerbeds, a summerhouse and a large garden shed and raised vegetable area.

Location

Piccotts End is a small and historic village, which enjoys a lovely rural setting within the Gade Valley. The area offers the best-of-both-worlds setting being close to the Chiltern Hills yet is under three miles from a mainline station with 25-minute fast commuter services to London Euston. Hemel Hempstead old town is about half a mile to the south, whilst the vibrant market town of Berkhamsted is five miles to the west. Both towns offer a comprehensive range of restaurants, high street and boutique shops, with a large Waitrose and Marks and Spencer food store available in Berkhamsted. Popular schools, both private and comprehensive, include Berkhamsted School, Hemel Hepstead School, Lockers Park and Beechwood Park to name but a few. Road communications are excellent, with fast access to the M1, M25 and A41.

Square Footage: 2,422 sq ft


Acreage: 0.37 Acres