Kiln Road, Hastoe, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23

LAUNCHING WITH AN OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND – 7TH & 8TH NOVEMBER | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

There is something truly special about an idyllic family home that offers generous living space alongside over 11 acres of land and woodland. Available for the first time in 30 years, Keepers Cottage presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a way of life that is increasingly difficult to find within reach of London.

For three decades, Keepers Cottage has been the setting for a wonderful family life. The owners’ children have grown up exploring their own woodland, camping in the tree house, swimming year-round in the large indoor pool and enjoying the paddock and stables. It is a childhood filled with adventure, freedom and the simple pleasure of growing up with so much space to explore and enjoy.

The Victorian Rothschild house offers substantial accommodation, arranged over two floors, with six bedrooms, four ensuite bathrooms and a further family bathroom. The layout provides ample space for a busy family, an extended household or those needing room for children and staff, while a variety of reception rooms allows everyone to find their own space.

On the ground floor, the sitting room offers a welcoming place to relax, while the formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining. The kitchen breakfast room is well suited to the rhythms of everyday family life, complemented by a playroom and two offices, offering flexibility for work, study and family activities. Together, these rooms create a home equally suited to lively family gatherings and quieter moments.

The practicalities of country living are well catered for, too. A huge boot room provides ample space for coats, boots and outdoor equipment, while a dedicated dog wash is ideal after muddy walks through the grounds and woodland. These thoughtful additions make the transition between house and outdoors that much easier.

Upstairs, the six bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family and guests, with four ensuite bathrooms and a separate family bathroom. Whether for children of different ages, visiting family or those who need additional dressing or working space, the arrangement offers plenty of flexibility.

The substantial basement wine cellar is another distinctive feature, providing dedicated space for a wine collection and adding to the character of this individual home.

Outside, the 11 plus acres of grounds and woodland are an integral part of what makes Keepers Cottage so appealing. The combination of woodland, paddock and stables offers scope for equestrian interests and outdoor pursuits, while the large heated indoor swimming pool provides year-round enjoyment whatever the weather. There is room to explore, play and spend time together outdoors, with the privacy and freedom that come from having such extensive grounds of your own.

After 30 years of family life, the owners children have grown up, and the time has come for a reluctant move to the next chapter. For the next owners, Keepers Cottage offers the chance to create their own traditions and memories in a home that has already provided a remarkable setting for family life.

Would you like thirty years of your own Idyll?