For Sale5 Bedroom House in Little Heath Lane, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2RY£1,695,000

A detached 1930s character cottage with meticulously updated interiors and a generously sized garden, in a quiet village setting. Situated on the southern edge of Potten End, Hazel Cottage is well placed for taking advantage of the village's amenities and the excellent road links provided by the A41. The detached house was built in the 1930s and is a charming example of the era with excellent kerb appeal: decorative brickwork and exposed timber beams are complemented by dark blue windows and doors, on both the house and its detached garage, providing an excellent first impression. The stylish design continues inside, where the house has been beautifully modernised to an exceptional standard. Recent updates include full cosmetic redecoration, adding a utility room extension and incorporating built-in storage on both the ground and first floors. The house has many premium features, such as underfloor heating across the main living area, a home ‘bar', bifold doors on the eastern elevations providing access to the garden and a wood-burning stove in the family room. The interiors are decorated in a vibrant, tasteful style which complements the age and character of the home. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with ample space for both entertaining at home and family time. The inviting entrance hall has a cloakroom with WC and a useful understairs cupboard for coats' storage. Double doors open to a study/snug at the front of the house and there is also access to the family room and open plan kitchen/dining/living room at the rear. Crittall sliding doors can connect the main living area to the family room depending on the occasion. There is also a utility room/boot room to the side of the kitchen, which has access from the driveway through to the rear garden and is fitted with useful storage for coats and shoes. Upstairs, the two bedrooms at the rear are double size and have en suite shower rooms and Juliet balconies overlooking the rear garden. There are a further three double bedrooms, all of which can accommodate a double bed, and a family bathroom. The house is set back from the road behind a gated entrance and a large driveway, which has space for a number of cars and access to the detached garage double garage, which has the added benefit of a first-floor space that would be ideally suited to a home office or a playroom. The garden to the rear has been landscaped for family life and entertaining, it's an excellent size and features a large level lawn, a good-size patio perfect for alfresco dining and a children's play area (available by separate negotiation). The garden is well enclosed by wooden panel fencing and there is a side gate providing access to the driveway. View payable Stamp Duty for this property