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Finches is one of approx. 300 HUF HAUS’S in the UK and was created by the owners with the expert design and efficiency skills offered by this prestigious house builder. Completed in 2019, no stone has been left unturned in creating a remarkable home surrounded by a picturesque landscaped garden. As one would expect from the amount of glass utilised in the construction, the property is flooded with natural light and provides modern and contemporary living at its best. There is a large open plan kitchen, dining, sitting room which spans from the front of the property to the rear. The kitchen has a large central island with a breakfast bar, perfect for entertaining whilst one prepares a meal, and all the integrated appliances are Miele. The dining area has a double height ceiling which really enhances the feeling of light and space that Finches offers. The sitting room is to the rear of the property and is open plan to the kitchen, dining room creating an enormous space to entertain. The owners, keen to future proof the property for their own long term requirements, built into the design two further reception rooms and a shower room on the ground floor which could be utilised as bedrooms in later years. Completing the ground floor accommodation there is a utility/ plant room, cloakroom and walk in boot and coat cupboard. Stairs rise up to the enormous first floor landing which looks down to the dining area. This vast space is currently used as a snug / exercise area however, has been designed so that a further double bedroom can easily be created on the first floor if required. From the landing, the principal bedroom is to the rear aspect with views of the garden and National Trust woodland beyond. This impressive bedroom has a large balcony, vaulted ceiling, dressing room and a spacious ensuite with separate shower and bath. There are two further double bedrooms with a shared balcony and a bathroom. Outside is wonderfully picturesque; the gardens have been comprehensively landscaped with an array of mature hedges and trees brought in during construction which provide superb privacy. The property is approached via electric operated gates which lead onto a resin bonded gravel driveway. To the front there is a double car port and single garage. The rear garden has a large lawn and a generous patio accessed from the kitchen dining room. There is another seating area to the front of the property, where one can enjoy the sunsets in the warmer months. A gate to the rear allows direct access into the National Trust woodland and provides a ‘short cut’ to the locally renowned pub, The Alford Arms, approx. 15 mins walk. Frithsden Copse is a private residential road situated approx. 1 mile from Berkhamsted High Street yet is nestled in the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate with Berkhamsted Golf course to the southerly side. Schools Berkhamsted offers an array of excellent primary schools. For secondary education, the state-funded Ashlyns School is highly regarded, while Berkhamsted School provides private education from nursery through to A-levels. Local Amenities The town features extensive shopping facilities, including independent local shops and boutiques, as well as supermarkets like Waitrose and an M&S Food Hall. Dining options are plentiful, with many restaurants, bistros, and pubs. Berkhamsted also hosts Wednesday and Saturday markets, adding to the charm of this vibrant town. Sports and recreational facilities are superb, with a tennis club, cricket club, and the renowned Ashridge Golf Club nearby. The National Trust Ashridge Estate offers approximately 5,000 acres of protected woodland for walking, biking, or horse riding. Transport A mainline railway station in the centre of Berkhamsted provides direct access to London Euston in approximately 32 minutes. The A41 dual carriageway is easily accessed from the town, providing access to M25 Junction 20 (approximately 7 miles). Services: Air source heat pump, mains electricity, mains water, and private drainage. Local Authority: Dacorum Borough Council Council Tax Band: H HUF HAUS is the European market leader for modern post-and-beam architecture. A German company that have been around for over 100 years. Their iconic glass and timber buildings are highly energy efficient both in design and due to their utilisation of the latest renewable energy technologies. Designed for luxury, sustainability, and well-being, the home’s floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interiors with natural light while maintaining exceptional insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency. HUF HAUS homes are bold and elegant, offer open plan living at its finest, and are entirely individual. A simply breathtaking home … A German architectural masterpiece! 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This remarkable contemporary residence, designed by an esteemed architect, sits in close proximity to Hammersmith Bridge. Approaching the house, you're greeted by a brick front facade, featuring both vehicle and pedestrian gates that lead to an internal courtyard with off-street parking. Inside, a standout feature is the gracefully curved plaster staircase. The front of the house boasts predominantly glass elements, including an entrance door that opens into a luminous and spacious open-plan reception room. This area seamlessly transitions into a triple-height Orangery with an opening glass roof, flooding the space with natural light. The modern kitchen is impeccably fitted with high-end appliances and integrated amenities, complemented by a utility room. Adjacent to the kitchen, a generous orangery dining room with a vaulted ceiling awaits, offering an ideal setting for gatherings. The living space flows openly, fostering an excellent atmosphere for entertaining. The living area flows effortlessly, creating an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Through bi-folding doors, the south-facing courtyard garden, elegantly decked, expands the open-plan living space. Ascending to the first floor, you'll discover the principal suite, featuring a generous bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Two additional double bedrooms on this level each offer access to a balcony along the front of the property. Additionally, there's a family bathroom and a second utility room on this floor. The top floor accommodates two more generous double bedrooms and an additional bathroom. Throughout the house is meticulously designed to prioritise privacy, light, and space, boasting clean, simple lines. Wood flooring graces all principal rooms, including the bedrooms. Nestled in the tranquillity of Glentham Road, a quiet cul-de-sac near Hammersmith Bridge, the property enjoys convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists. Nearby, an array of schools cater to children from nursery to secondary levels. Barnes Village, with its charming amenities such as a weekly Farmers Market, restaurants, shops, and a cinema, lies in close proximity, adding to the appeal of this exceptional location.

Set on a quiet residential street, 1C Cromwell Grove is an exceptional five-bedroom modern home built to exacting Passive House standards. Combining architectural innovation with effortless sophistication, it offers over 2,740 sq ft (255 sq m) of beautifully designed living space, enhanced by a south-facing walled garden and cutting-edge technology throughout. Arranged over four levels, the house is defined by volume and light, with 2.9m ceilings on every floor. At its heart lies an open-plan kitchen, dining and family space opening seamlessly onto the landscaped garden through expansive glass doors. Designed by Extreme Design and fitted with Gaggenau appliances, the kitchen includes a striking hidden larder concealed behind bespoke walnut joinery. The lower ground floor spans the full footprint of the house, providing an impressive suite of leisure and lifestyle spaces: a media room or secondary reception, gym, cloakroom, utility room, and a dedicated plant and IT room. Generous built-in storage ensures both practicality and refinement. The upper levels offer five bedrooms and three bathrooms, culminating in a principal suite that occupies the entire second floor. This includes a dressing area, bespoke wardrobes, and a large en-suite bathroom. The garden has been meticulously designed for entertaining, featuring a rainwater recovery and irrigation system, a dramatic planted wall with waterfall, and an outdoor WWOO kitchen with Big Green Egg BBQ. A seamless extension of the living space, it balances tranquillity with modern functionality. Beyond its striking design, the house offers the unique advantages of Passive House living – filtered fresh air, triple glazing. A fully integrated Mode eDin+ lighting system with external sun blinds. 1C Cromwell Grove is more than a house: it is a statement of modern luxury, combining architectural excellence, cutting-edge sustainability, and refined comfort in one of London’s most desirable locations.

A remarkable and one-of-a-kind five-bedroom end-of-terrace family home in Fulham. The property has been meticulously renovated to a high standard, offering superb entertaining areas and an abundance of natural light throughout. Spanning four levels, the ground floor features a beautiful kitchen that overlooks one of two reception rooms, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a meticulously maintained patio garden. Stairs lead to the lower ground floor, where you'll find the second reception/family room, a WC, a separate utility room, and a spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. The remaining four double bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors, with the master bedroom offering generous built-in wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom with dual sinks. Designed by an award-winning architect, the house has been impeccably finished with modern fixtures and fittings throughout, including underfloor heating, fitted appliances and bespoke storage, and natural light flooding the entire house, making it an ideal and turn-key family home. The property is conveniently located with access to both Fulham Broadway and Parsons Green, offering a wide variety of shops and restaurants along Fulham Road and Fulham Broadway.

On the Chelsea–Fulham border, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home spans over 2,500 sq ft, blending high-spec contemporary design with striking architecture and a southwest-facing garden, perfect for modern city living. A grand entrance leads you into a spacious reception room with soaring ceilings and a double-height void that floods the ground and lower-ground levels with natural light. To the front, there is a dedicated home office—a perfect retreat for work or study—and secure bicycle storage with an electric door ensures both convenience and privacy. Descending to the lower ground floor, you find an open-plan kitchen/dining area fitted with modern integrated units, a central island, and high-end appliances. Sliding doors open out onto a beautifully landscaped, sunny garden, capturing the southwest aspect. The lower level also accommodates a self-contained guest or nanny suite: a media room, bedroom with an en suite, plus a utility room for added practicality. The upstairs floors feature three further double bedrooms, each with its own en suite, and the principal suite includes a generous dressing room. A second laundry room adds to the functionality, ensuring everyday ease in a home designed for modern family life. Additional premium features include air conditioning in the bedrooms, a smart Control4 system allowing unified control of lighting, TV and sound, and solar panels providing heating and hot water efficiency. Located just moments from Fulham Road and New Kings Road, this home is superbly placed for the shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities of Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway. Excellent transport links, plus nearby green spaces such as Eel Brook Common, complete an outstanding picture. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key, architecturally refined home combining style, light and space in one of Fulham’s most sought-after locations.

An exceptional and highly individual barn conversion, created from a former pair of traditional barns, set within approximately 1.8 acres on the northern edge of The Forest of Dean, offering versatile accommodation, a striking galleried studio with study, and further development potential. Northend Court represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of exceptional character and versatility within a truly idyllic setting. Originally comprising two barns set perpendicular to one another and enclosed by traditional stone boundary walls, Northend Court has been thoughtfully and sympathetically transformed. At its heart lies a Grade II Listed 17th-century threshing barn, showcasing magnificent oak framing and stone gable ends, now seamlessly connected via a bespoke oak-framed link to an adjoining 18th-century brick barn. The result is a home of exceptional architectural interest, where heritage craftsmanship and contemporary living exist in perfect harmony. Developed by the current owners with great care and attention to detail, Northend Court now offers a wonderful balance of character, space, and lifestyle, all set within a peaceful and private position surrounded by open countryside. STEP INSIDE The accommodation is both generous and highly versatile, thoughtfully arranged to complement modern living whilst preserving the integrity and charm of the original barns. At the heart of the home lies a beautifully appointed kitchen and dining room, designed as a sociable hub for both everyday living and entertaining. Traditional style cabinetry is complemented by warm wooden worktops and a central island, whilst a classic Aga forms both a functional and characterful focal point. This inviting space flows effortlessly into a substantial living room, where expansive glazing allows natural light to pour in and provides a seamless connection to the gardens. The property offers four bedrooms in total. The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, benefitting from its own en-suite bathroom and a striking spiral staircase rising to a mezzanine level, creating a private and characterful retreat. Bedrooms two and three are equally distinctive, each featuring upper-level accommodation, adding architectural interest and flexibility, ideal for family living, or guest use. A fourth bedroom provides further adaptable space. Supporting the main living areas are a range of practical yet well-considered rooms, including a boot room, laundry room, and utility room, all enhancing day-to-day functionality without compromising on style. A defining feature of Northend Court is the impressive galleried studio, a beautifully light-filled space characterised by vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and dramatic proportions. Complemented by a separate study, this exceptional space offers enormous versatility - ideal for home working, creative pursuits, or potential ancillary accommodation. Throughout the property, the original character has been carefully preserved and enhanced, with features including: •Exposed beams and vaulted ceilings •Natural stone and timber detailing •Feature glazing inviting an abundance of natural light •A considered layout designed for both comfort and flow STEP OUTSIDE Set within circa 1.8 acres, the grounds offer a wonderful sense of space and privacy, with lawned areas, terrace seating, and far-reaching countryside views. The setting is both peaceful and unspoilt, ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle whilst remaining connected. In addition to the main residence, the property benefits from a substantial barn, currently utilised for storage and workshop purposes. This provides excellent scope for further development offering exciting potential for additional accommodation, workspace, or lifestyle facilities. Planning permission is in place for the development of the barn, and any alternative or additional development would be subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Location Northend Court enjoys a delightful position just to the north of The Forest of Dean, an area celebrated for its outstanding natural beauty, ancient woodland, and an abundance of outdoor pursuits. The nearby village of Huntley provides a range of everyday amenities, whilst the cathedral city of Gloucester and the Regency town of Cheltenham offer an excellent selection of shopping, dining, schooling, and leisure facilities. The property is particularly well placed for connectivity, with the M50 to the north and the A40 (providing access towards Oxford and the M5) less than a mile away, enabling convenient travel to major centres including Cardiff, Bristol, and Birmingham. Rail services from Gloucester and Cheltenham provide regular direct links to London Paddington, whilst airports at Bristol, Birmingham, and Cardiff offer further connectivity. Freehold | Council Tax Band E | EPC Rating D Services, Utilities & Property Information Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band E - Forest of Dean District Council Property Construction – brick & timber - tile Electricity Supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains Drainage & Sewerage - Klargester BioDisc sewerage treatment plant - there will be maintenance costs involved so please speak with the agent for more information. Heating - Oil-fired central heating - there will be maintenance costs involved so please speak with the agent for more information. This feeds underfloor heating throughout the property. Broadband - FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage - 4G and some 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking - Driveway for 4+ cars Special Notes - Solar panels connected to the grid with a Feed-in tariff. Directions The postcode for the property is GL19 3HH. What3words: ///alike.rotate.necklaces