7 bed detached house for sale Windmill Road, Pepperstock LU1

This absolutely charming, detached period house is a fine example of historic architecture with elements dating back to the 1500's, it has been sympathetically modernised to provide a comfortable family home offering wonderfully flexible accommodation ideal for multi-generational living or for those that need more space to work from home. Approached via a gated entrance, the house is arranged around a sheltered cobbled courtyard with a lovely entrance hall with cocktail bar opening onto two comfortable seating areas which is an ideal entertaining space. A door leads through to two good size double bedrooms both with ensuite facilities, a further kitchen and dining room allows this to be used as a self-contained annexe if desired. There are three further sitting rooms all with feature fireplaces. The large and impressive kitchen/breakfast room is dual aspect and has been designed with a keen eye on quality and functionality, with white hi-gloss units and central island with seating for 6. The kitchen leads into an attractive dining room at one end and the light and spacious well house with original workings and glazed doors out to the garden. There is also a separate utility room and boot room on this level. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, two of which are ensuite. The principal suite has two dressing rooms and a further ensuite shower room (located above). In addition there are two family bathrooms serving the remaining bedrooms. The property also boasts a fabulous indoor pool and gym accessed from the bar area.GatehouseAccess to the main house is through an arch which forms part of the detached gatehouse, which is now home to two separate home offices with extensive area above which could be converted STPP).Outside the extensive gardens are well maintained with generous lawns and several terraces including a covered outside kitchen and entertaining area.Council Tax Band H - £4,132.52 (2023/24)Buyers InformationIn compliance with the UK's Anti Money Laundering (aml) regulations, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of an offer being accepted and use a third party, Identity Verification System to do so. There is a nominal charge of £48 (per person) including VAT for this service. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions section of our websiteTucked away amid beautiful countryside but only 4 miles from Harpenden, which offers a wide range of amenities including an M&S food store, Waitrose and Sainsburys, excellent schools and fast trains into London St Pancras and the City. The prestigious Beechwood Park school is also close by.