Bridgewater Hill, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4

PLOT POSITION AND POTENTIAL. A rare chance to purchase a detached bungalow in an elevated position within striking distance of Berkhamsted and offering an excellent chance for a buyer to purchase a blank canvas with an abundance of potential to extend, remodel or perhaps even replace totally STNP.

The Property

This three bedroom detached bungalow is situated along a lovely quiet road and tucked behind the canal. Offered to the market for the first time in decades, it presents a massive opportunity to modernise and with excellent scope to extend (STTP).The property briefly comprises; Entrance into a generous living room, three bedrooms, with fitted storage to the master, two further bedrooms, a family bathroom, fitted kitchen and a lean-to.

Outside

Outside there is a front garden and a driveway with parking for two cars, and to the rear is a good size private garden.

The Location

Berkhamsted provides a wide range of shopping opportunities, including independent boutiques and eateries with major stores such as Waitrose and Boots on the High Street too. The larger towns of Hemel Hempstead and Watford offer wider facilities, with Milton Keynes and London both easily accessible via the M1. There are a good range of leisure facilities in the area including walking and riding just minutes away in the surrounding countryside and on the National Trust's 5,000 acre Ashridge Estate (around 3 miles away), while nearby golf courses include Ashridge, Berkhamsted and The Grove.

Transport links

Berkhamsted is considered a highly desirable commuter town, with excellent transport links by road and rail. The mainline station provides a regular and direct link to London Euston in a little over 30 minutes. Major road connections nearby include the M25 (J20) and the M1 (J8), both of which are around 8 miles away. The A41 dual carriageway runs to the south of the town, providing an excellent connection to the larger towns of Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury and Watford.

Distance to local stations

Berkhamsted over ground (1.2 miles)Tring over ground (2.6 miles)Chesham underground (4.5 miles)

Local education

There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Berkhamsted School for Boys and Girls, Merchant Taylors for Boys, Heatherton House, Royal Masonic School and Wycombe Abbey School for Girls, Chesham Grammar and Aylesbury Grammar. There is also the world famous Ashridge Management College. The local primary schools are all highly rated by Ofsted and offer pre-school facilities.

Distance to local schools

Northchurch St Mary's School (0.1 miles)Westfield Primary School (0.3 miles)Bridgewater Primary School (0.6 miles)Ashlyns School (1.5 miles)Tring School (3.5 miles)John F Kennedy Catholic School (3.9 miles)Egerton-Rothesay School (0.5 miles)Berkhamsted School (1.4 miles)Tring Park School for Performing Arts (3.3 miles)

Agents notes

Thank you for showing an interest in a property marketed by Sterling Estate Agents. Please be aware, should you wish to make an offer for this property, we will require the following information before we enter negotiations:1. Copy of your mortgage agreement in principle.2. Evidence of deposit funds. If equity from property sale confirmation of your current mortgage balance i.e. Your most recent mortgage statement. If monies are in bank accounts, the most up to date balances.3. Passport photo ID for ALL connected purchasers and a utility bill.Unfortunately we will not be able to progress negotiations on any proposed purchase until we are in receipt of this information.