A grand restored and refurbished Grade II listed Country House set in a secluded and private setting of approx. 6 acres with a 1½ acre lake approached via a sweeping gravel drive with roundabout within easy reach of central London.

Recently restored and refurbished this Grade II country house, being of architectural importance. Dancers Hill House is described as a Palladian Villa, which has been significantly extended. The front elevation has the classical proportions of the period, constructed in brick, finished in render under a slate roof. A Modillion eaves cornice lies below the parapet.

Internally, the house, which has a transitional feel, combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation. A particular feature is the excellent proportions of the principal reception rooms, which includes a drawing room, dining room, conservatory, lounge and study. The drawing room opens through to the Viewing Gallery, which overlooks the formal gardens to the rear of the house.

At the garden level is the cinema room, wine room and a traditional cellar. There is also a gymnasium, shower room, snug, utility room and boiler room, which have been incorporated into the East Wing.

Ivy Mantle Cottage. Situated to the northeast of the main house, Ivy Mantle Cottage, is a charming three bedroom cottage with two reception rooms, and a fitted kitchen/dining room. Ivy Mantle is ideal as separate accommodation for guests, staff or relatives or as a home office, and site in its own private walled garden of circa 0.5acres.

The gardens and grounds provide a magnificent setting for the house. The informal lawns and parkland to the south include a charming 1½ acre lake, stocked with a selection of fish. To the rear are the formal gardens with rose beds set within walled areas, creating peace and tranquillity. The gardens include a magnificent selection of mature trees including Cedar, Limes and Yew, whilst in the spring the grounds are carpeted in daffodils and bluebells.

LOCATION:
Dancers Hill House stands in an elevated rural position within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The property is located on the outskirts of Hadley Wood/Hadley Common and Barnet, which provide a comprehensive range of shopping and other facilities, whilst central London is 14 miles to the south.
Communications are excellent with the A1/M25 interchange 2 miles away. Fast and frequent trains leave Hadley Wood, reaching Kings Cross in around 20 minutes or Moorgate in around 30 minutes. The London underground service runs from High Barnet (Northern Line). There is also good access to national airports. Heathrow is within 25 miles, Luton Airport 20 miles and Stansted is 36 miles distant.
The district is also renowned for its strong selection of schools in both the private and state sectors. Prep schools include Norfolk Lodge (Prep and Nursery) Lochinvar and Stormont, nearby public schools include Haberdashers Askes, Haileybury, Aldenham, Queenswood (for girls), St Albans School for Boys and St Albans High School for Girls. State schools include Queen Elizabeths Boys, Queen Elizabeths Girls, and Dame Alice Owens.
There are also a number of Golf Courses in the vicinity including Beech Hill, Old Fold, Dyrham Park and South Herts.
GROUND FLOOR:


Reception Hall (6.37 x 3.44 (20'11" x 11'3"))


Guest Cloakroom


Drawing Room (8.33 x 5.08 (27'4" x 16'8"))


Lounge (7.67 x 4.38 (25'2" x 14'4"))


Study (3.71 x 3.44 (12'2" x 11'3"))


Dining Room (7.94 x 5.48 (26'1" x 18'0"))


Conservatory (9.29m x 2.60m (30'6" x 8'6"))


Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.28 x 5.31 (23'11" x 17'5"))


GARDEN LEVEL:


Gymnasium (4.49 x 4.02 (14'9" x 13'2"))


Shower Room (4.00 x 2.42 (13'1" x 7'11"))


Snug (3.75 x 3.31 (12'4" x 10'10"))


Utility Room (4.79 x 4.21 (15'9" x 13'10"))


Cinema Room (6.18 x 4.89 (20'3" x 16'1"))


Wine Room (4.82 x 4.23 (15'10" x 13'11"))


Cellar (4.46 x 2.45 (14'8" x 8'0"))


FIRST FLOOR:


Master Bedroom (7.73 x 4.35 (25'4" x 14'3"))


En Suite Bathroom


Bedroom 2 (7.44 x 5.43 (24'5" x 17'10"))
With dressing area

En Suite Shower Room


Bedroom 3 (5.00 x 4.13 (16'5" x 13'7"))


En Suite Shower Room


Bedroom 4 (5.44 x 3.81 (17'10" x 12'6"))


En Suite Shower Room


Bedroom 5 (5.46 x 2.97 (17'11" x 9'9"))


Family Bathroom


Bedroom 6 (3.39 x 3.23 (11'1" x 10'7"))


En Suite Shower Room


IVY MANTLE:
Externally, situated to the northeast of the house, is Ivy Mantle, charming three bedroom cottage with two reception rooms, and a fitted kitchen/dining room.
Ivy Mantle is ideal as separate accommodation for guests, staff or relatives or as a home office.

Ground Floor:-


Kitchen (4.53m x 3.11m (14'10" x 10'2"))


Reception (6.7 x 4.46 (22'0" x 14'8"))


Dining Room (2.91m x 3.46m (9'7" x 11'4"))


First Floor :- (` (`))


Bedroom 1 (4.55m x 3.71m (14'11" x 12'2"))


Bedroom 2 (3.49m x 2.97m (11'5" x 9'9"))


Bedroom 3 (2.85m x 3.46m (9'4" x 11'4"))


Family Bathroom


Outbuilding (12.26 x 3.85 (40'3" x 12'8"))


The Exterior
The gardens and grounds provide a magnificent setting for the house. The informal lawns and parkland to the south include a charming lake, stocked with a selection of fish. To the rear are the formal gardens with rose beds set within walled areas, creating peace and tranquillity. The gardens include a magnificent selection of mature trees including Cedar, Limes and Yew, whilst in the spring the grounds are carpeted in daffodils and bluebells.

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