Property description
A substantially extended Edwardian lodge house set within pretty and well maintained gardens, Peacock Lodge affords pleasant family accommodation featuring good-sized rooms throughout. The house is set within its own grounds in a rural setting offering stunning views across parkland laid out by the renowned garden designer, Capability Brown. Situated on the Beechwood Park estate, the property is of attractive design with deeply pitched roofs and bargeboard carving. The light interior is full of character, from its high ceilings and generous windows, to the open fireplace. Ground Floor; Entrance hall, 30' sitting/dining room with feature open fireplace and doors onto patio, kitchen/breakfast room complete with oil-fired range, living room also with doors to the patio and a separate study area, 2 double bedrooms both with en suite facilities, a cloakroom and a spacious utility/boot room.First Floor; Two double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete with a roll top bath.Exterior; The property is approached via the listed main gates to Beechwood Park which lead to a large graveled hard standing area with parking for multiple vehicles. A five-bar gate leads to a further drive with space for a trailer. Private gardens totaling 0.75 acres and a range of useful garden buildings including a substantial fully insulated office with underfloor heating and double-glazing, a timber framed greenhouse, two further sheds and a fruit cage. There are well-stocked herbaceous borders, a rhododendron area, apple, pear and plum trees and a range of mature trees.Further land up to 15 Acres is available by negotiation.Situation:Peacock Lodge lies within the parish of the sought after village of Flamstead with a range of local shops available 1.5 miles away in Markyate . St Albans, Harpenden and Berkhamstead are all 7-9 miles away. It is on the doorstep of the renowned Beechwood Park School. The current owners have benefited from social activities on the estate and enjoyed the opportunity to hear world class musicians perform in public concerts at the school. Communication networks are excellent as it is easily accessible for the motorway network via the M1, with mainline railway stations at Harpenden, Luton Parkway and Hemel Hempstead all a fifteen minute drive away and Luton airport equally accessible.
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Property Features :
- 4 Bedroom Detached House
- Situated on Beechwood Park Estate
- 0.75 Acre Plot
- Full of Individuality & Character
- 30´ Lounge/Diner