A beautifully appointed 1920s home in a desirable position to the south of Rickmansworth with five bedrooms, mature gardens and good character, in a fantastically green setting.
Bathwick House is an attractive detached family home set on a generous plot of about 0.7 acres, enjoying far-reaching views across Batchworth Park Golf Course. The property offers excellent accommodation over two floors, with exciting potential to refurbish and extend, or to replace with a substantial new home (subject to the usual planning consents).
An impressive entrance porch opens into a welcoming hallway, where attractive parquet flooring flows through the principal reception rooms. The elegant front-facing drawing room features a beautiful fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Across the hall, double doors lead to the equally impressive dining room, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining, and complemented by a bespoke fireplace with a marble surround. The hallway also provides direct access to the garden - a lovely additional feature.
The snug/TV room enjoys views over the garden and includes a charming bespoke fireplace. Adjacent to this is a partly tiled shower room, making this area ideal as a guest suite or for accommodating elderly relatives. The kitchen/breakfast room is a generous and sociable space with garden views, fitted with a comprehensive range of built-in wall and base units and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a Fisher & Paykel range cooker. Doors open directly onto the terrace, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. A useful utility room sits alongside the kitchen, offering additional storage and access to the garden, while steps lead down to a double-aspect study - a peaceful retreat away from the main living areas.
Stairs rise to the first floor, where a picture window on the half-landing fills the space with natural light. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely front-facing views and benefits from a dressing room and a spacious en suite bathroom, complete with bath, separate shower, twin basins, WC, and a window seat overlooking the rear. There are four further double bedrooms, all well proportioned, along with a stylish family bathroom featuring a bath, walk-in shower, WC, and basin.
Outside, the property is approached via a gated carriage driveway providing ample parking. Mature hedging offers privacy to the front, with gated access leading through to the rear garden. To the right is a garage with an electric up-and-over door and a rear access door, ideal for garden equipment and machinery.
The rear garden is a real highlight, featuring a spacious terrace bordered by attractive shrubs and flower beds, leading onto a large lawn with a pathway extending to the rear. Tucked discreetly behind planting is a covered terrace, perfect for summer entertaining. At the top of the garden sits a superb games room, ideal as a garden studio or teenage retreat, complete with a kitchenette and shower room. A further gate provides direct access onto Moor Park Golf Course - a wonderful feature for golf enthusiasts.
NB: The current owners submitted a pre-application 24/1400/PREAPP to demolish and rebuild a house of about 5000 sq ft. Further information is available on request and is a guide for a buyer wishing to submit a full application. A number of homes close by have also been developed.
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I love the architecture of this great home and the great opportunities that are here to create a substantial home to your style and space.
Sue TrybusProperty agent