2 bedroom penthouse for sale

A two bedroom luxury apartment set in 57 acres of parkland on a Grade II Listed estate

Description

Bentley Priory is a converted mansion built in the 18th century and having been the home to the Dowager Queen Adelaide and RAF Fighter Command. Set in 57 acres of parkland , the property is an oasis of tranquility only 12 miles from central London.

The property benefits from 24 hour concierge service manning the gated entrance. Further amenities include two tennis courts, a small children's playground and private access to the park land surrounding the estate. There are many well regarded schools nearby, including Merchant Taylors' and Haberdashers' Askes. Residents of Bentley Priory are also entitled to a limited number of visits to the on site Bentley Priory Museum free of charge.

This apartment is set on the top floor of the original building, serviced by a passenger lift, and enjoys stunning views from all aspects. Internally the apartment has oak flooring to the receptions and kitchen, tiled bathrooms and carpets to the bedrooms.

The spacious reception hall has two windows, large airing cupboard, additional storage cupboard and column radiators. Also from the hallway there is a guest cloakroom. Double doors give access to the fine sitting room which has three sash windows, two enjoying amazing panoramic views across the London skyline and one overlooking the clock tower. The adjoining kitchen is fitted with contemporary units with composite stone work surfaces, integrated Miele appliances and island unit with breakfast bar. There is another south facing sash window with fine far reaching views.

The principal bedroom is a large room with fitted wardrobes and three sash windows, overlooking the front lawn and the clock tower. The en suite bathroom is a luxurious space with double vanity unit in hardwood with stone counter top, freestanding resin composite bath and separate walk in shower cubicle. Bedroom two also has extensive part mirrored wardrobes and window to front, as well as an en suite shower room.

The property benefits from two allocated parking spaces, one within the outdoor residents car park and one space within a semi underground car park.

Location

Bentley Priory is a highly sought after location positioned between Bushey Heath & Stanmore, with excellent local shopping facilities.

Stanmore offers an extensive range of shops, restaurant and places of worship, both Brent Cross shopping centre 7 miles and the Intu shopping centre at Watford 2.4 miles are easily accessible. Sporting and recreational activities are well provided for in the area, Stanmore Golf club, Stanmore Cricket club, riding stables, sailing at Aldenham, and other sporting clubs are located nearby.

Local schooling both state and private are well recommended and include Haberdashers 'Askes' North London Collegiate school and St Margarets. There are convenient links to Central London via the Jubilee Line at Stanmore station (Green Park about 30 minutes), and Bushey Mainline Silverlink station (Euston 25 minutes). There is good access to the M1 & M25 motorways providing access to the national motorway network and international airports.

Square Footage: 1,651 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 162 years remaining.