Blenheim Mews, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire

The property
This luxury, split-level penthouse comprises the entirety of the 10th and 11th of the magnificent Shenley. Dating from 1932, the handsome brick structure is a former water tower and rises to approximately 160ft, with the apartment offering stunning and far-reaching views across the surrounding towns and countryside in all directions.

Inside, the apartment has a stylishly appointed, open-plan living space on its lower level. There are high ceilings, wooden flooring and tall arched windows to three aspects, with Juliet balconies, all creating a spectacular sense of space and light. The kitchen is fitted with sleek, contemporary units in white, as well as integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. There is also space for a seating area and a dining table.

Upstairs on the 11th floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are generous doubles. The principal bedroom has extensive built-in storage and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower unit, with the second bedroom also benefitting from an en suite shower room. The third bedroom is ideal for use as a dressing room or study, or as a nursery or single bedroom.

Local Authority: Hertsmere Borough
Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and
drainage. Underfloor heating.
Council Tax: Band F
Tenure: Leasehold (107 years
remaining)
Service charge: £2142.56 (Ground
rent is £101)
Guide Price: £850,000

The tower sits in a gated mews development with a paved central courtyard. There is an underground car park with two allocated spaces. The building has communal hallways and the apartment itself is accessed via a shared elevator.

The property is in the village of Shenley, as part of the modern Shenley Park development. There is a small supermarket nearby, as well as a café, while Shenley village also has a selection of local amenities, including pubs, a primary school and a village hall. The highly sought-after town of Radlett is close-at-hand, with its wider choice of shops, cafés and restaurants, plus a mainline station with fast commuter links to London (35 minutes to London Blackfriars). The M25 is just 1.5 miles away, providing easy access to the city and beyond. Porters Park Golf Club is right on the property’s doorstep. There are plenty of state schools in the area, while the independent Manor Lodge School, Radlett Preparatory School and Haberdashers' Aske's schools for boys and girls are all within easy reach.