5 bedroom detached house for sale

The Red House is a large and handsome red brick farmhouse, c.1885. with high gables and tall chimneys with balconies to the first floor from two of the bedrooms that over the gardens and surrounding landscape. The property stands within the original farmland on its plot of approx. 1.17 acres with and an added 4.2 acres which is on a lease to the property (further details available upon request) in rolling countryside east of The Ridgeway.

The property has been restored and modernised in recent years to keep much of the properties original character and charm, whilst being versatile for modern day living.

The ground floor of the property has a spacious reception hallway that leads to a formal dining room, study and family living room and a guest WC. There is also a family kitchen diner which has a quarry stone and solid wood kitchen and granite worktops.

Just off the kitchen is a large utility room / prep kitchen and large boot room along with access to the driveway and courtyard. A secondary staircase leads you to the first floor.

To the first floor there are five double bedrooms and family bathroom. The principle suite and bedroom two have outstanding views over the gardens and ground from balconies along with their own ensuites.

Outbuildings: A range of red brick outbuildings incorporate a garage former tack room with loft and retired stabling along with the original staff accommodation which keeps the original floor and sink (storeroom). The building also has two guest WC's ideal for entertaining or for staff use. A separate garden room is also constructed within the grounds with power and would make an ideal games room or gym.

Garden / Paddock: The formal garden is beautifully present and landscaped with and array of period lighting and manicured hedges. There are extensive lawns and large patios for entertaining. Beyond the garden a post and rail fence lead to the other paddock which is approx. 4.2 acres.

Approach: As you approach the house via a road through the farm you are greeted by a gated entrance with a sweeping lite driveway that leads up to the main house and garage. 

Transport Links: Conveniently found for central London, the property is equidistant between junctions 24 and 25 of the M25 and close to the A1(M) at South Mimms. Heathrow, Luton, and Stansted Airports are all within approximately 30 miles. Enfield Chase train station offers services to Moorgate, King's Cross, Letchworth, and Stevenage.

Leisure and Recreation: The area boasts numerous outdoor sporting amenities, including golf clubs (Crews Hill, Whitewebbs, Hadley Wood, Trent Park, Bush Hill), cricket clubs (Botany Bay), and tennis clubs (Cuffley, Enfield, Hadley Wood). Enfield Town Centre offers additional family-friendly leisure facilities and shopping options.

Educational Facilities: The property is well-positioned near several reputable schools, including Enfield Grammar, Highlands, St. Ignatius College, Enfield County, and independent schools such as St John's Prep and Senior School, Lochinver House, Queenswood in Potters Bar, and St. Martha's in Hadley Wood.

Council Tax - G
Local Authority - Enfield