8 bedroom detached house for sale

Highclere House is designed by an award-winning Neo-Georgian architect. The residence is set within around 1.3 acres on Hadley Common. Offering close to 12,000 sq ft of accommodation, the house has been conceived on an impressive scale, with elegant interiors, extensive grounds, a heated swimming pool and a self-contained guest/pool house. A long gravel drive leads through secure electric gates to the distinctive red-brick faade. Inside, a wide entrance hall with a magnificent turning staircase sets the tone for the volumes that unfold throughout the house. To one side lies an elegant drawing and dining room, and to the other a wonderfully calm sitting room and a day lounge arranged for everyday living. The kitchen and breakfast room continue the sense of clarity, fitted with bespoke cabinetry and high-spec appliances, while a powder room and cloakroom complete this level. The first floor is anchored by a striking principal suite with a ensuite bathroom and a large dressing room. Three further bedrooms occupy this floor, each with its own ensuite and dressing area. The second floor provides an additional three bedrooms, all ensuite; one includes a private sauna. The lower ground floor brings together the more private and recreational spaces, including a fully equipped cinema room, a salon, a further bedroom suite, a utility room, plant room, luggage store and a wine room. There is also a separate annex with its own entrance, kitchen and living/bedroom space, with its own shower suite, providing flexible accommodation for staff, guests or a home office. A triple garage and ample guest parking sit behind the secure gated entrance. Within the grounds, a self-contained guest/pool house offers a reception/bedroom, a kitchen and two shower rooms, making it ideal for visitors. The exterior has been designed for both privacy and pleasure, with sweeping lawns, a large terrace for summer dining, a 50ft heated swimming pool, a decked gazebo and an outbuilding for storage and the pool plant. The house is equipped with a comprehensive specification, including Control4 home technology, RAKO lighting, underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning, a Grade 4 security system, with 24-hour monitoring video surveillance, marble, porcelain and oak flooring, and bespoke kitchen and bathroom design. Located on Hadley Common, the property is ideally placed for Hadley Wood Station, Cockfosters underground and Barnet High Street. The M25 and A1 (M) are within easy reach, with Heathrow, Luton and Stanstead Airports accessible within an hour and just 16 miles from Central London.