5 bed detached house for sale

Shooters Lodge. Private Road, Putteridge Bury Estate, Hertfordshire LU2

Executive Four Bedroom Detached Home With Additional Detached Annexe On Private Estate.

Welcome to Shooters Lodge! Set along a private road and estate steeped with history, character and charm! A rare and exciting opportunity to not only own an amazing versatile family home, Annexe and grounds but also a piece of the story of Putteridge Bury Park.

As the name suggests this home, set on just under 0.4 acres, was once the shooting lodge of the main mansion house which was rebuilt in 1911 in the same style as the original house by architect Sir Ernst George including shooters lodge and neighbouring ancillary buildings. The stunning grounds and gardens were redesigned by Edwin L Lutyens in the same period of which Shooters lodge now sits and enjoys!

You approach the property via a well kept private road leading to a gated gravelled entrance and driveway as well as the three vehicle car port. A detached garage with pitched roof is now converted into part workshop/storage and part home office accessed by a door to the rear. Neat and inviting front gardens and paths lead to the main entrance of the house. Entering into the hallway your greeted with an instant feeling of warmth with oak staircase and doors as well as a fantastic mix of the traditional and modern blend.

Off of the ground floor hallway at either end are the two double bedrooms. One is currently used as snug/living room with the second enjoying use of a an en suite shower room. You step down to the lower ground floor hallway housing the useful utility and WC. A set of double oak glazed doors then takes you to the heart of the home, A stunning open plan kitchen/dining and living space with separate study. The whole room is flooded with natural light through large skylight, bi fold doors and dual aspect windows at either end.

The living end of the space is a warm cosy area with log burner ideal for evenings in front of the TV. The dining area enjoys the views into the sunken courtyard garden complete with outdoor fireplace. With the bi fold doors open the indoors and outdoor space blends into one room. Amazing for entertaining and hosting during the warmer months. The kitchen area has had no expense spared with Quartz worktops, integrated appliances and Bosch and Nefff hob and ovens its a cooks dream. The first floor of the main house has the two large double bedroom suites. The master with its own en suite shower room and the other enjoying use of the luxurious master four piece bathroom.

Annexe: ** please see separate floorplan for dimensions and layout **
Set within the grounds of the main house is the detached modern Annexe bungalow. A modern build construction complete with generous and immaculate open plan living, kitchen and dining areas all opening out onto a patio terrace via large bi fold doors and taking in the views of the gardens. Off of the main space is a double bedroom with built in storage area and lovely shower room. This is the perfect addition for older family members, teenagers wanting a bit of independence or as guest accommodation. The detached nature and access to the Annexe could also lend itself to an income via nightly stays.

The wrap around landscaped gardens should be seen to be fully appreciated. The secluded grounds are broken up into various "rooms" with formal lawns, pergola seating areas, mature trees and shrub boarders as well as the sunken courtyard. The vegetable garden is ideal for those that enjoy growing their own! A truly special place to unwind, enjoy family time and entertain.

A truly one off property and location. For further details and to arrange an internal viewing please contact one of the team today.