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Herts Advertiser: 6 bedroom detached house for sale on High Road, Essendon, Hertfordshire6 bedroom detached house for sale on High Road, Essendon, Hertfordshire (Image: Archant)

Essendon Manor, High Road

OIE £5m

A unique, privately gated, and immaculately presented Grade II listed residence set in approx 9 acres, with a magnificent indoor swimming pool complex and with origins believed to date back to circa 1620. Essendon Manor has unbridled views with substantial gardens and grounds that provide a wonderful parkland setting with a large area of rhododendrons, a small lake and a golf green. Also outside you’ll find a summer house and a timber stable. The main house has 6 bedrooms.

Statons | 020 8012 3395 | statons.com

Herts Advertiser: Brickfields has been carefully orientated to make the most of the warmth and light from the sun. Large windows ensure good levels of daylight improving the health and wellbeing of occupantsBrickfields has been carefully orientated to make the most of the warmth and light from the sun. Large windows ensure good levels of daylight improving the health and wellbeing of occupants (Image: Archant)

Cobden Hill, Radlett

£4,750,000

On the ground floor of the north and south wings of the property is the extensive open-plan kitchen, designed by Lauren Nicholas, beautifully finished in tranché oak and composite stone. The ground floor also houses an open-plan dining and living area and a formal lounge, which has direct access to the garden. Both wings are linked by an enclosed glass walkway, with access to the roof terrace, drinks bar and hot tub. The kiln is the home’s most striking design element and houses the master bedroom suite, a living room and the cinema.

Statons | 020 8012 3395 | statons.com

Herts Advertiser: An elegant five bedroom, two bathroom detached house in Sandy Lane Northwood, with a covered heated swimming pool, available through FoxtonsAn elegant five bedroom, two bathroom detached house in Sandy Lane Northwood, with a covered heated swimming pool, available through Foxtons (Image: Archant)

Sandy Lane, Northwood

£3,500,000

Beautifully presented with an excellent finish, this substantial 5-bedroom detached house boasts spacious interiors, a landscaped private garden with a heated swimming pool, a garage and a large outbuilding. Sandy Lane offers a convenient location close to the amenities in Northwood and Northwood Station. The green open spaces of South Oxhey Playing Fields are within easy reach as an additional bonus.

Foxtons | 020 8429 6600 | foxtons.co.uk