Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth
- Land size
- 20 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Grade II Listed characterful Farmhouse and equestrian facilities
- Principal bedroom, with ensuite and dressing room, 6 further bedrooms and three bathroom.
- Indoor swimming pool, games room, separate office and guest suite.
- 17 loose horse boxes, tack and feed rooms, menage and horse walker.
- Beautiflly landscaped gardens
- Approx.. 20 acres
- Self- contained 2 Bedroom cottage and a studio flat
- Workshop, stores and garaging
- Post and railed paddocks
- Council Tax Band H
Description
An outstanding Grade II listed equestrian home in a private rural setting of circa 20 acres, approached via an impressive, gated tree lined driveway culminating in a large central courtyard. Characterful, cosy seven-bedroom farmhouse of 3,915 sq ft combining elegant reception rooms with exposed timbers and deep inglenook fireplaces. Fabulous principal suite with dressing room and en-suite and further bedrooms across the first and second floor, with views over the beautiful gardens and orchard.
Superb equestrian facilities comprising 17 loose boxes, including an 8 stable American Barn with a washroom, feed and hay store, tack room, and a horse walker. The fields are all post and rail with automatic troughs.
Self-contained, two-bedroom cottage and studio flat approached over an external staircase. Indoor swimming pool, kitchen, dining area and open fireplace. Home office finished with polished panelling and fitted bookshelves. Beautiful, double-height Guest Suite.
Shortgrove Manor Farm nestles in the eastern reaches of the Chiltern Hills surrounded by well-maintained agricultural land and mature woodland. The village of Kensworth is just 0.5 miles away and benefits from a primary school, two shops and a pub. Harpenden town centre and station with links to central London is 8.5 miles away.
Council Tax Bands
Farm House Band H
Cottage Band D
Studio Flat Band F
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.98m x 3.68m (22'10" x 12'0") -
Utility - 4.73m x 3.14 (15'6" x 10'3") -
Dining Room - 5.05 x 4.25 (16'6" x 13'11") -
Drawing Room - 8.82 x 5.05 (28'11" x 16'6") -
Bedroom One - 6.86 x 5.05 (22'6" x 16'6") -
Dressing Room - 5.05 x 3.66 (16'6" x 12'0") -
Bathroom -
Bedroom Two - 3.69 x 3.68 (12'1" x 12'0") -
Jack & Jill Shower Room -
Bedroom Three - 4.87 x 3.74 (15'11" x 12'3") -
Bedroom Four - 5.35 x 4.11 (17'6" x 13'5") -
Bathroom -
Bedroom Five - 4.26 x 4.05 (13'11" x 13'3") -
Bedroom Six - 4.81 x 4.05 (15'9" x 13'3") -
Bedroom Seven - 4.11 x 4.05 (13'5" x 13'3") -
Wine Store - 3.78 x 3.57 (12'4" x 11'8") -
Store - 4.45 x 2.65 (14'7" x 8'8") -
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-13
Market Value Analysis
Based on properties with houses in East Anglia (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
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- Garden
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