11 Saddlers Close | Arkley

11 Saddlers Close

Arkley | London| EN5 3LU

Situated on a quiet private cul-de-sac in an exclusive gated development this beautiful spacious detached family residence offers a bespoke one off design, which has been built and finished to an extremely high specification by the highly respected developer, Banner Homes. The approach via electronic gates takes you immediately to the driveway allowing for several cars to be parked, also benefiting from a triple garage block. The property is located in this semi-rural location, surrounded by countryside and woodland areas and yet only 30 minutes drive away from Central London.

Just outside of the sprawling suburb of Arkley North London, Number 11 Saddlers Close offers all of the benefits of city living, whilst at the same time easily allowing you to put your feet up away from the hustle and bustle of the capital.

Located on the Barnet Road in the heart of Arkley, the property has been finished to an extremely high quality encompassing extensive use of high standard materials which include marble antique flooring, granite and rosewood furniture, tumbled marble tiling.

Luxurious

This vast and spacious accommodation is amplified on entering the grand entrance hall leading to the central staircase sweeping up to the first floor galleried landing. Built for both family and entertaining by way of luxuriously decorated rooms which flow off one another around the central hall. The ground floor comprises a large dining room, drawing room, study, breakfast room, morning room, family room, extensive kitchen, guest toilet, and cloakroom.

The family has resided at number 11 since its construction almost 15 years ago. Though part of a small community by luxury developers Banner Homes, the family were heavily involved in customizing the property, installing bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, and replacing doors with archways to create an excellent flow within the downstairs layout. Built to an exceptionally high standard of red brick and sandstone the property is exceptionally well insulated and stands upon pile foundations buried 19m deep.

“It was the sheer size of the room on the top floor that sold the property to me,” says the owner, “I could see from the plans it was plenty big enough for the recreation room of my dreams. The full-sized snooker table was installed before the property was even completed, and this, along with the cinema room on the same floor, has been a favourite feature amongst family, friends and visitors alike! It’s such a nice and unusual space”

To the first floor are five spacious bedrooms with four bathrooms, the master suite also benefiting a dressing room and balcony with beautiful views looking out onto the garden.

To the top floor is a stunning snooker and cinema room for family entertainment.

Deceptively spacious and versatile, the property has an impressive principle staircase rising from the entrance hallway to the first floor. A character feature the hallway is the central hub of the household, with six downstairs rooms leading off.

“It’s a fantastic house for entertaining,” he continues, “guests can flow easily between the different rooms with ease when we host parties in the house. We have had gatherings of 50-70 people inside for birthdays and Christmas’s and up to 100 outside for summer garden parties in the grounds. The gazebo alone comfortably holds 18 to 20 people for more intimate barbecues and alfresco dining.”

Entertaining

Outside Landscaped mature woodland style garden with pond, gazebo area

A house for all seasons, 11 Saddlers Close is cool and comfortable in the summer, with doors open on to the gardens. In the winter you approach the property with the glow of lights inside, a warm and inviting sight on a cold Christmas evening. Close the front door behind you and enjoy the atmosphere provided by the ornate marble fireplace.

The tranquil gardens are considered the best feature of the property, several silver birch trees and impressive 150ft tall 150 year old California Redwood Trees the garden is surrounded by a mature protected woodland. “The grounds are like a little piece of Old England, there is a pond towards the bottom of the garden which we have found on a map dating from the 1700s�. The gardens have been levelled and landscaped immaculately and the large gazebo, with built in chimney barbecue, is perfectly in keeping with ancient woodland surroundings.

Mature Gardens

Externally the property sits in approximately 1/3rd of an acre plot, overlooked by majestic Californian Redwoods, a beautiful woodland walk rises to the northern boundary with a natural pond, the owners inform dates back to the 1700's.

The local transport stations nearby include High Barnet, Totteridge & Whetstone, Mill Hill East and East Barnet mainline station. Within close proximity to the M1 & the M25 providing easy access to all of London's airports. The area is also well situated for state and private schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Boys/Girls, Belmont & Mill Hill Schools and Haberdasher's Aske’s.

Services Gas Electric Water mains Local Authority Barnet Borough Council Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 0203 819 7999 Website For more information visit: Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.00 pm Saturday 9.30 am - 4.00pm

Elegant

ARKLEY Arkley is a village in the London Borough of Barnet. It consists of a long village strung out between Barnet and Stirling Corner, roughly centred on the “Gate� pub, and is composed of the ancient hamlets of Barnet Gate, Rowley Green and Arkley hamlet. It is located 10.6 miles (17.1 km) north north-west of Charing Cross. It is also home to one of the oldest windmills in southern England.

For its size, Arkley has more Sites of Importance for Nature Conservations than any other district in Barnet. Including Arkley Lane and Pastures, Barnet Gate Wood and Rowley Lane Field.

The local transport stations nearby include High Barnet, Totteridge & Whetstone, Mill Hill East and East Barnet mainline station. Within close proximity to the M1 & the M25

Just a short drive from the metropolis, at Saddlers Close is the best of all worlds. “We are right on the edge of the countryside yet we can drive right into the heart of the West End in under 25 minutes. We have views over the gardens to the rear and from the front you can make out the skyline of canary wharf on the horizon,” describes the owner, who often commutes to the city from the stations at Potters Bar and Barnet. Brent Cross is just an eight minute drive from the property, and Boreham Wood just three minutes. Barnet High Street provides local shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Trains from Mill Hill travel to all the major stations, Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston and can take passengers to Gatwick Airport in one hour 15 minutes. There is a hospital and several excellent local schools in the vicinity “The schools are excellent, our two girls went to St Helen’s in Northwood which is really convenient. There is also Q.E. Boy’s School which is a popular private school and Haberdasher’s School which is just ten minutes away from the property. We are ideally situated between two fantastic pubs, The Arkley and The Gate which both serve excellent food.”

LONDON

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.