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" A substantial luxury Penthouse apartment with stunning views in this exclusive development, formerly a Victorian Manor House, set amongst 3 acres of mature gardens.

Overall Description This is a large and very well presented Penthouse in this most impressive Victorian Manor House, built in 1897, and converted into luxury apartments from the 1970's. The property is approached down a long driveway and sits amongst three acres of mature gardens with stunning far reaching views across the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside. The apartment retains its period character, including period open fireplaces and high vaulted ceilings, yet has been tastefully modernised to provide a comfortable and contemporary living space just a short drive from excellent road and rail links into London. The property has three reception rooms: a large character sitting room, open-plan dining room and light and airy study for those wanting to work from home. There are three double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, one being en-suite. The apartment has three allocated parking spaces, one right by the front door, and a garage as well as use of the pretty mature gardens. If you are looking for the perfect place to enjoy a quieter more rural lifestyle while remaining close to 'civilisation' then this could be the apartment for you. Location The property sits in a central location in the heart of the attractive and popular village of Newgate Street which is one of the most desirable villages in the area. Newgate Street is a thriving local community with church (St Mary Ponsbourne), Village Hall with tennis courts, football pitch and children's play area, two pubs and a popular restaurant. There are also livery stables, footpaths and bridleways from the village into the beautiful countryside surrounding it. The village is very well placed for commuters with the A1, A10 and M25 easily accessible, not to mention the rail links close by at Bayford and Cuffley (40 mins to Kings Cross and Moorgate) and Potters Bar (15 mins to Kings Cross). Shopping and other amenities are close by at Cuffley (2 miles) and Potters Bar (5 miles) and there are very good schools at all levels in the vicinity including the village Primary School, Ponsbourne St Mary's C of E. Accommodation From the car park the main door (with security system) leads into a communal hall with grand staircase up to the second floor landing and front door into the: Entrance Hall 30'7 x 6' widest (9.32m x 1.83m widest) Small window to side. Intercom system for main door. Wood-effect Karndean flooring. Dado rail. Deep cloaks cupboard. Storage cupboard. Two radiators with wooden covers. Open-plan into the: Dining Room 17'11x 8'10 (5.46m x 2.69m) Window and Velux to side with far-reaching rural views. Karndean floor. Dado. TV aerial point. Loft hatch. Modern radiator. Sitting Room 24'4 x 17'4 widest (7.42m x 5.28m widest) Large Bay window (8'11 x 6'3) to rear with two bench seats and lovely views. Further window to rear overlooking the garden. Original open fireplace with ornate cast iron surround and slate hearth. Dado rail. Fitted shelving. Under-eave storage cupboards. Spotlights. Two radiators with covers. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 11'8 x 10'10 (3.56m x 3.30m) Window to side. Modern kitchen units with roll-top work surfaces and one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Range oven with five-ring gas hob. Space for fridge/freezer. Fitted dishwasher and washing machine. TV point. Loft hatch. Study 18'8 x 8'8 (5.69m x 2.64m) Vaulted ceiling with window to front overlooking the garden and two Velux window to rear. Amtico floor. Two under-eaves storage cupboards. Wall-mounted TV aerial point. Spotlights. Period style radiator. Master Bedroom 17'11 x 15'5 (5.46m x 4.70m) Window to rear with far-reaching views. Vaulted ceiling. Original fireplace with wooden mantel, coal-effect fire and marble hearth. Spotlights. Radiator with cover. Bathroom 11' x 7'5 (3.35m x 2.26m) Window to front and skylight. Free standing Victorian style roll-top bath. Low-level WC. Wash-hand basin. Double shaver socket. Modern heated towel rail. Travatine tiled floor and walls. Spotlights. Extractor fan. Bedroom Two 15' x 14'11 (4.57m x 4.55m) Window to front with shutters overlooking the garden. Vaulted ceiling. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Loft hatch. Radiator with cover. Door to: En-Suite Shower Room 7'7 x 4' (2.31m x 1.22m) Skylight. Fitted double shower cubicle. Low-level WC. Wash-hand basin. Mirror with light. Spotlights. Extractor fan. Airing cupboard with hot water tank (pressurised system). Bedroom Three 12'9 x 9'5 (3.89m x 2.87m) Vaulted ceiling with Velux to rear and views. Fitted shelving. Fitted wardrobes with doors through to large storage area. Door to large loft area with ample extra storage. Shower Room 6'2 x 7'1 (1.88m x 2.16m) Window to front. Fitted Shower Cubicle. Wash-hand basin. Low-level WC. Double shaver socket. Modern heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Outside The property is approached down a private driveway through the most impressive gardens that amount to around three acres. The gardens have two formal lawns, a large York stone terrace with views across neighbouring countryside, and mature trees and shrubs all around the borders. The apartment has three allocated parking spaces, one in front of the house, two in a nearby residents car-park as well as a GARAGE which is situated in the visitors car-park where there is plenty of additional room for guest parking. Service and Other Information Mains water, drainage and electricity. Calor gas with separate meters for each apartment. Calor gas central-heating. Leasehold - 99 years from 2010 - managed by the residents of the six apartments. Service Charge: c.?300 per month (includes water, drainage and buildings insurance). Ground Rent: ?500 per year. Cat 5 wired ethernet in property. The property has planning permission to create a further large bedroom or reception room in part of the loft space if so required (subject to freeholder's consent). Approx 1,800 Square Feet. Please note: appliances such as radiators, heaters, boilers, fixtures or utilities (gas, water, electricity, etc.) which may have been mentioned in these details have not been tested and no guarantee can be given that they are suitable or in working order. We cannot guarantee that building regulations or planning permission have been approved and recommend that you make independent enquiries on these matters. All measurements including amounts of land in acres are approximate. "