About this property

Shardeloes is a magnificent Grade I listed building of special architectural and historic interest set in around 50 acres of parkland grounds
A truly unique opportunity to own a piece of history within this stunning Georgian mansion, originally built for the Rt Hon William Drake MP by Stiff Leadbetter and renowned architect, Robert Adam between 1758 - 1764. Until the Second World War, Shardeloes remained as the ancestral residence of the Tyrwhitt-Drake family and was then requisitioned as a maternity hospital. In the 1970's the building underwent a comprehensive renovation into luxury apartments, as it stands today.

Garden Flat is a most impressive ground floor apartment located off the grand entrance hall or via its own private entrance to the rear. The apartment has many fine features including delightful period fireplaces and ornate plaster work throughout.
The apartment is well planned with the accommodation placed over two floors. The property can be accessed via the garden hallway with stairs to the first floor and access to the imposing formal drawing room with triple full height sash windows and original shutters which let in plenty of natural light. Located behind the drawing room via the inner hallway is the bespoke kitchen. The inner hallway gives access to a cloakroom, storage cupboard and the main front door of the property. It continues into the generous dining room also with triple full height sash windows and shutters. A huge feature of this property is the summer house, which is known as the orangery (Grade II* listed) within the private gardens and attached to the main building, which the current owners have used as a further dining room or home office.
The first floor is accessed via a turning staircase, where there is a landing area and hallway with two double storage cupboards, to the far end there is the principal bedroom with en suite and large walk-in storage. There are three further bedrooms, all served by the well-appointed family bathroom.
Within the cellar, there is an allocated wine storage area.

Outside
Private Garden and Driveway Parking
Garden Flat benefits its own private garden, accessed via a sweeping driveway on the left hand side as you arrive through the main gates at the top of the main driveway. There are iron gates opening to an area laid to shingle with ample parking. An area laid to lawn and patio to the front of the orangery and giving access to the garden hallway. There is also a garden shed, thoughtfully tucked away.

Gardens & Grounds
Shardeloes stands prominently within its 50 acres of parkland grounds and gardens and is approached via a long sweeping driveway through wrought iron gates and lodge past Amersham cricket club. The grounds offer lovely walks through the Chiltern countryside, woodland and copse as well as far reaching views across the lake and Misbourne valley. There are garages for the residents located in blocks to the rear of the main house. Garden Flat owns two garages.

Situation
Shardeloes is located within two miles of the historic market town of Amersham, enjoying an idyllic setting at the heart of the Chilterns. Within the town are a variety of renowned restaurants, cafes and bars together with boutique clothing shops. There is also a Tesco superstore within two miles of the estate. For the commuter, Amersham train station provides Metropolitan and Chiltern line services to London via Aldgate & Marylebone respectively.

Additional information

• Grade 1 Listed
• No Chain
• Own private garden
• Orangery
• Accommodation over two floors
• Four Bedrooms
• Private parking and two garages
• 50 Acres Parkland grounds
• Share of Freehold.

Key information

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Share of freehold

Leasehold Information:

• Number of years left on lease: 946 years
• Annual service charge: £11,360
• Annual ground rent: Contact branch
• Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch
• Ground rent increase: Contact branch