The property Chestnut Tree House built around 1908 is a desirable white-rendered period family home offering almost 2,800 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. The property has been sensitively-modernised to combine the amenities of modern living with period features including triangular oriel glazing, a wealth of exposed wooden flooring and some original fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with useful storage and cloakroom and comprises a large drawing room with feature stone open fireplace and doors to both a covered verandah and the rear garden, a well-proportioned family room with a door to the garden and a generous dining room with feature exposed stone open fireplace and wood-panelled overmantle. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of modern high-gloss wall and base units, quartz worktops, modern integrated appliances and a door to the integral double garage together with a breakfast room with space for a sizeable table for more informal meals.

A feature oak staircase rises from the entrance hall to a spacious first floor landing, giving access to a generous principal bedroom with modern en suite shower room and useful loft storage, an additional double bedroom with contemporary en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, one with useful loft storage, and a modern family bathroom. On the second floor the property offers two further bedrooms, both with feature open fireplaces and eaves storage.

This property has 3.67 acres of land.

Outside

Outside Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached through double electric iron gates over a low-maintenance block-paved driveway and forecourt providing private parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the integral double garage, the whole screened by mature shrubs and trees. The enclosed garden to the side and rear is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by mature hedging and features a large raised paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Situation

Location The property is located near to the heart of Potters Bar which offers comprehensive shopping, recreational and leisure amenities including independent and High Street stores, a leisure centre, theatre, café and restaurants. Communications links are excellent, with the nearby M25 giving access to the national motorway network and to central London and trains from Potters Bar station reaching London Kings Cross in less than 20 minutes.

The area offers a good range of state primary and secondary schooling including together with a wide selection of independent schools including Lochinver House, Stormont, Queenswood, St. John’s, Mount House and Manor Lodge.

Directions

Directions At junction 24 of the M25 take the A111 exit to Potters Bar, then take the 4th exit onto Southgate Road/A111. Turn right onto The Walk continue down to Baker Street. The road then becomes Darkes Lane and Chestnut Tree House is past the mini roundabout on the left hand side.