6 bed detached house for sale

Blackwell Hall Lane, Chesham HP5

Blackwell Hall House is a handsome period family home and former Mill House, originally part of the Chesham estate owned by the Cavendish family. Dating in part to the early 18th century, the principal house extends to over 5,500 sq ft and retains many original features, including full-height sash windows, open fireplaces, high ceilings and generous proportions.

Set within approximately five acres of glorious parkland gardens, the property enjoys an elevated position overlooking formal lawns, paddocks and a picturesque sylvan backdrop.

The light and spacious accommodation is centred around a dining hall with the original oak staircase, ornate hand-carved balustrade and access to a wine cellar and storage room.

The formal reception rooms include a study with bespoke storage and garden access, a panelled Arts & Crafts family room with open fireplace, and a generous double-aspect drawing room with further fireplace and views over the gardens.

The traditional farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room features bespoke cabinetry, an Aga, full-height sash windows, window seats and garden access, with a useful larder/boot room adjacent.

The first floor provides four generous bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, including a principal suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Three further bath/shower rooms serve the floor.

The second floor offers two additional bedrooms, one en suite, together with a large utility area, store room and private roof terrace.

Outside

The formal gardens extend to wrought iron estate fencing, beyond which lies a paddock suitable for a pony. A separate kitchen garden features raised beds and a Victorian-style greenhouse, while a pretty pergola walkway leads to the river and weir.

The elevated grounds include a full-size tennis court, well-stocked borders and a raised patio with views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. A superb detached barn-style annexe with heating and water offers versatile space for a gym, studio or games room.

A chalk stream runs through the western side of the gardens, with a rustic decked terrace overlooking the water and a wooden footbridge leading to a wild woodland area.

A sweeping gravel driveway provides ample parking and leads to a detached double garage, courtyard and the main entrance.

Situation

Blackwell Hall House is situated within a delightful rural hamlet in the heart of the Chilterns. Blackwell Hall Lane is located off Latimer Road which follows the Chess Valley from Chenies, linking Chesham and Chorleywood. Day to day amenities are available nearby in, Amersham on the Hill (two miles) and Old Amersham (2.5 miles) including supermarkets, cafes, butchers, independent shops and weekly markets. There are a number of highly rated traditional pubs in the surrounding villages such as Chenies, Chipperfield and Flaunden and several good restaurants in Old Amersham.

The area is particularly well regarded for its excellent selection of schools, including the highly sought-after Dr Challoner’s Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls and Chesham Grammar School. Prestigious independent schools, including The Beacon and Berkhamsted School, are also conveniently accessible.

The area enjoys good communications with rail links from Chalfont & Latimer and Amersham; both of which offer frequent services to London via the Chiltern Mainline (approx. 30/40 mins) and the Metropolitan Line Underground direct to the City.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-67606