Trout RiseLoudwater, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4JS

Little Thatch is a stunning character McNamara home on the highly sought after gated estate of Loudwater and stands on a wonderful elevated plot of about 0.39 acres enjoying a good deal of seclusion. This impressive elegant home has undergone extensive redevelopment to provide a fabulous home with great space and also the potential of a self contained annexe /independent office/gym. Features include latched doors, beams, leaded light windows, CAT 5 wiring and underfloor heating and period radiators.

Little Thatch opens into a beautiful entrance hall with stylish solid wood flooring and a great boot room which leads to the cloakroom. The stylish drawing room is triple aspect and has French doors out to the terrace and features a beautiful bespoke fireplace, period radiators and really is a great room for entertaining. The cosy family room features original beamed ceiling, a dual fuel wood burner and is the place to be for those winter evenings and down time with the family. The kitchen/breakfast room is undoubtedly the hub of the home and is triple aspect with a superb range of wall and floor units with self-closing drawers plus a central island. Appliances include a dual fuel Aga cooker with an electric module and electric hob, Neff combi oven, dishwasher and Fisher and Paykal fridge/freezer and there is a Quooker tap adjacent to the sink The dining area has French doors out to the terrace and a lovely place to entertain and enjoy the views out to one of the terraces. Off the kitchen is a good utility room with built-in units, sink and place for appliances and there is a door out to the side.

On the first floor there is a generous bright and light landing with access to boarded and lit loft space. The principal suite is beautifully appointed with a dressing area and a stunning en suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms and two with vaulted ceilings and all have built-in cupboards and there is a family bathroom and a separate generous sized family shower room

NB: planning reference to link to main house ref22/0984/FUL

There is a detached annexe which could be connected to the main house with a link under planning reference 22/0984/FUL. This fabulous addition to the house is outstanding and comprises a studio room with a peaceful outlook over the garden with patio doors out and down to a terrace. There is an excellent kitchenette with a range of cupboards with corian worktops and space for a hob and utility appliances to be installed. The room to the front with external access is currently a study but could be a bedroom. There is underfloor heating and solid wood flooring throughout.

Outside
The house is approached up a private for drive for three homes and Little Thatch has a gated driveway with parking for several cars. Planning permission has been granted to level the existing driveway, including excavation and erection of new retaining walls with associated landscaping. Full details can be found using planning reference 22/0984/FUL.

The grounds have been elegantly designed by an award winning Chelsea gardener and are beautifully maintained and laid to lawn interspersed with attractive stocked borders of plants and lavender plus terraces around the garden for different entertaining areas plus a great hidden spot with a hot tub and artificial lawn for a play area. The gardens also feature zonal lighting too and just add to the ambience and setting of this stunning home.

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