<b>The Property:</b> <br /><br /><b>An impressive, well presented, and individual architect designed house, occupying generous wrap around gardens approaching a third of an acre and back directly onto grazing land, whilst situated within a no through road, which is conveniently placed for Berkhamsted.</b><br /><br /><b>Description:</b> <br /><br />The Paddock occupies a tucked away position, within its own very private grounds, which extend to a little over a quarter of an acre and back directly onto grazing land, with further rural views beyond.<br /><br />The house is light and airy, and the spacious entrance hall provides convenient access to all other parts of the property. The sitting room which is double aspect, has French doors leading to the rear garden and a fireplace as its main focal point.<br /><br />The spacious well equipped kitchen/diner has further views over the rear garden and comprises of modern eye and base level units with work surfaces, a dual fuel range style cooker and integrated dishwasher. The kitchen is directly adjacent to the utility room, which has additional units, an internal door to the garage and workshop, and a further door leading to the rear garden. There is also a ground floor cloakroom with a sink and WC.<br /><br />The part galleried first floor landing has a stunning stained-glass window and provides access to five bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is double aspect and enjoys some of the best views in the house. It has a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room, with a shower, sink and WC. All other bedrooms are a very good size and conveniently placed for the modern family bathroom, which has a bath, shower cubicle, sink and WC. The property also benefits from sealed unit double glazed windows and gas central heating.<br /><br />A smart 4kw PV Solar Energy installation provides cash-back from government on generated energy and provides for much of the energy needs through the summer. The smart control system ensures excess electricity is automatically diverted to trickle-heat water in preference to exporting to the grid, and so almost no energy is purchased for water heating from May to October.<br /><br />The front is approached over a brick paviour drive, which provides generous parking and access to the double width garage. There is a lawn area which extends around to the side and rear of the property, which has a patio and views over grazing land and countryside beyond. The house sits in an Article 4 protected Green Belt Greenfield area.<br /><br />The mature rear garden has apple, cherry, fig and hazelnut trees, a grape vine; wild plum/sloe and elderberry, as well as flower beds and shrubs for year round interest.<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> <br /><br />Bourne End has three pubs nearby including The White Horse, The Anchor and The Three Horseshoes, situated on the edge of the canal at Winkwell. The property is well placed for access to the nearby Berkhamsted station (Euston approximately 35 minutes) and town centre. Berkhamsted is approximately two miles away and can be accessed via the canal, providing comprehensive shopping facilities and schools for all age groups. Nearby Box Moor Trust land provides ample walking and rambling opportunities, and there are private and municipal golf courses close by. Easy access can be gained to the M1, at Hemel Hempstead (Junction 8) and A41 bypass, leading directly to the M25 at Kings Langley (Junction 20), thereby facilitating access to the national motorway network and international airports.<br /><br />The Chilterns AONB extends to the outskirts of the hamlet. A short distance on foot to Hertfordshire Way footpath/bridle way, from which can reach a network of varied footpaths suitable for all levels of walker and mountain biker. Many excellent quiet country road bike routes start from the door. There is a private pre-school nursery in the village and a private school, as well as a bus route at the end of the lane, and an active village community. There is also an award-winning golf course nearby, which is Council owned and run for the benefit of the community.<br /><br />Berkhamsted town is a short drive away, having many restaurants, shops and pubs and a castle - an English heritage site.