4 bedroom detached house for sale in Foxley Drive, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

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Full description

Tenure: Freehold

Folio: 13650 A 4/5 bedroom detached family home with a contemporary design, situated in one of Bishop’s Stortford’s most sought after roads. The property is conveniently located close to Hockerill Anglo European school and other JMI and senior schooling. Bishop’s Stortford’s train station is approximately an 8 minute walk which serves London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The bustling market town of Bishop’s Stortford is ever popular with people wishing to gain an excellent education for their children and commute into London. Bishop’s Stortford benefits from restaurants, public houses, shopping centres, sporting facilities along with an M11 access point leading to the M25.

The property is designed for modern living with a contemporary high gloss kitchen/family room, space for living/dining, separate living room, bi-folding rear doors to rear garden, study/playroom with en-suite wet room (could ideally be used for a relative etc), underfloor heating throughout and the property is media ready. There is a good sized garden with an Indian sandstone patio, double garage, parking, landscaped gardens and the remainder of a 10 year NHBC guarantee. Internal viewing is recommended.

Property ref: 121_2630_4439879

General 
Covered entrance with outside recessed low voltage lighting, outside power point, Indian sandstone threshold leading to a contemporary modern front door with light panel to side, leading to:
Spacious Entrance Hall 
With oak effect flooring, carpeted oak and glass staircase to first floor, low voltage lighting, understairs storage cupboard.
Downstairs Cloakroom 
Comprising an enclosed flush w.c., granite work surface, built-in cabinetry, wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap, tiled surrounds and shelving, mirror, heated towel rail, opaque double glazed window to side, ceramic flooring with underfloor heating.
Cloaks Storage Cupboard 
Housing plumbing for washer/dryer, double opening oak doors.
Study/Playroom 
12' 6" x 10' (3.81m x 3.05m) with a double glazed window to side, fitted carpet, door giving access to walk-in wet room.
Agents Note 
Could be used as bedroom 5 for a dependent relative/teenage child, if required.
Walk-In Wet Room 
A shower area with part glazed sides, wall mounted designer shower with detachable hand held shower, flush w.c., vanity wash hand basin with a drawer and monobloc tap, contemporary tiling, double glazed window to side, electric shaver socket, heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
Living Room 
17' 6" x 14' 10" (5.33m x 4.52m) with bi-folding doors to rear Indian sandstone patio, low voltage lighting, media ready with a Samsung 50” Smart t.v., skirting, fitted carpet.
Enormous Kitchen/Family Room 
31' 4" x 17' 8" (9.55m x 5.38m) the kitchen area comprises a contemporary high gloss kitchen with base and eye level units, inset china bowl sink with monobloc mixer tap and granite work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, integrated recycling bins, five-ring Neff hob with designer stainless steel and glass extractor over, wine chiller, built-in Neff double oven, coffee machine and microwave, large integrated fridge and separate freezer, low voltage lighting, under cabinet lighting, ceramic tiled flooring, granite topped breakfast bar area, media ready. The family area has space for a large dining table and chairs and a sofa. With bi-folding doors leading to the rear patio, wall mounted media point, low voltage lighting, high gloss ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating.
First Floor Part Galleried Landing 
With oak and glass staircase, full height window to front, access to loft space, fitted carpet, large walk-in airing cupboard with bespoke shelving and pressurised hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 
16' 8" x 14' 10" (5.08m x 4.52m) with a double glazed bay window to front, further ¾ height window to front, wall mounted media point, fitted carpet, underfloor heating.
Luxury En-Suite Bath/Shower Room 
With a Villeroy & Boch toilet with surface mounted flush, vanity Villeroy & Boch wash hand basin with cabinet beneath and monobloc mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap, large walk-in shower cubicle with ceiling mounted shower head, low voltage lighting, heated towel rail, fitted mirror, fully tiled walls and flooring, 2 light tubes, low voltage lighting.
Bedroom 2 
13' 6" x 11' 6" (4.11m x 3.51m) with a double glazed window to rear, media point, fitted carpet.
Luxury En-Suite Shower Room 
A modern suite with a flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc tap, corner shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower, fitted mirror, heated towel rail, opaque double glazed window to rear, low voltage lighting, ceramic tiled flooring.
Bedroom 3 
14' 10" x 11' 6" (4.52m x 3.51m) with a double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, wall mounted media point, fitted carpet, door giving access to Jack and Jill shower room with bedroom 4.
Jack and Jill Shower Room 
A fine suite with a double sized shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and hand held shower, flush w.c. with surface mounted flush, sink unit with drawers and monobloc mixer tap, heated towel rail, fitted mirror, low voltage lighting, light tube, fully tiled ceramic walls and flooring.
Bedroom 4 
10' 8" x 10' (3.25m x 3.05m) with a double glazed window to front, wall mounted media point, fitted carpet.
Outside 
The Rear 
The property enjoys a lawned rear garden with outside designer lighting and is fully enclosed by fencing with an enormous, full width Indian sandstone patio area which leads to the front.
The Front 
To the front of the property is a tarmacadam driveway with granite set edges and parking for 4 cars. There are landscaped areas and lead to:
Double Garage 
16' 10" x 16' 6" (5.13m x 5.03m) with an electronic roller shutter door, rafter space, power and light and a cold water tap. The garage houses the boiler and a water softener.
Local Authority 
East Herts District Council
Band ‘G’

from dark loft to hotel-style en suite

Read article : from dark loft to hotel-style en suite

‘We wanted a guest room, as we often have people to stay,’ say the owners. ‘But in order to find the space, we had to turn to the loft.’

The couple found a local company to help them plan the conversion. ‘The space was really dark and we were worried it wouldn’t have enough light,’ they say. ‘But going for the biggest Velux window we could afford has worked far better than we expected.’

The pair made a contemporary freestanding bath the focal point, with a big vanity unit on one side and the shower on the other. ‘We splashed out on the silver tile border,’ they say. ‘It keeps the room bright and is the first thing people comment on.’

Lowering the floor here gave the owners the head height necessary for a walk-in shower, which can be tricky in a loft. In terms of decor, the couple love grey. ‘Our scheme features a mixture of pale and dark greys with silver accents,’ they say. ‘And we’ve gone for four types of tile to add texture, rather than colour, which isn’t our thing.’

Twin basins enhance the hotel-style feel and help with the morning rush to get to work. Drawers beneath offer a good amount of storage space, too, which helps to keep the room uncluttered. A hit of black in this corner adds depth to the neutral scheme.

Want more bathroom storage ideas? READ: Clear the clutter with clever bathroom storage solutions

‘We didn’t want to ruin our lovely silver tiles with wall-mounted fittings, so we’ve gone for bath taps coming up from the floor,’ say the owners.

It may have been intended for guests but the couple have claimed the loft as their own quiet retreat. ‘Now we have a hotel-standard bathroom without having to travel,’ they say. ‘It’s a wonderful luxe space that’s just for us grown-ups. ‘

Get the look

Buy now: Virginia bath, £1,607; floor-standing bath-shower mixer tap, £749.87; shower mixer, £824; loo, £612.50; Kalahari vanity unit, £1,389.01; and Kalahari double basin, £408.74, all Roca

Buy now: Aurora Borealis border tiles, £260 per sq m; and Erebos brickbond tiles, £190 per sq m, both Original Style

Buy now: Shine Niquel wall tiles, £68.51 per sq m; and Ferroker Niquel floor tiles, £81.40 per sq m, both Tiles of Wisdom

Buy now: glazed screen, £316, Mirrors & Glass

Buy now:radiator, £328, Ultra Finishing

This bathroom originally appeared in Ideal Home, June 2017.

Image credits: Colin Poole

Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo for Sale

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Enter the musical universe that is the Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo.

The Ferretti Group likes designing the impossible and they pursue making dreams come true. Incorporating the newest technology, committing themselves to perpetual and breakthrough development, and making unique investments, they have concreted their place in the nautical world, hand in hand with the best ones. They have been designing a wide range of boats like coupe, flybridge, open, maxi and mega yachts. While working on aesthetic and functional attributes of their boats, the Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo has come to light. The Ferretti Group added this beauty to their group of fiberglass maxi yachts. The name Crescendo derives from the Italian word with reference to classical music (crescendo – gradual increase in force, intensity and volume). Therefore, the yacht depicts the paramount culture of Italian style, gentle elegance, and classical harmony. The Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo is the after effect of an adjacent collaboration between the Ferretti Group Engineering, Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT Advanced Yacht Technology and the team of architects at Ferretti Group’s Centro Stile. The Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo price is entirely adequate with respect to the yacht’s assets and fabulous features.

"Crescendo" presents the contemporary evolution of yachts with its semi-displacement range possessing an overall length of 107 feet while the beam is 23 feet. The yacht has been designed with advanced GRP fiberglass. The fiberglass was used for both the superstructure and the hull too. The aforementioned semi-displacement hull has a hard chine and at the same time, the keel of the hull is pretty deep. The vessel meets all the demands by navigations classification standards. Regarding the motor craft’s displacement, it is approximated 308.647 pounds under the full load conditions. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ARG (Anti Rolling Gyro) stabilization system is integrated within this yacht, together with gyro stabilizers positioned in two parts of the yacht – in the middle and aft. The Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo embodies conventional outward lines that merge accordingly with the interior design. She encompasses three decks, including an ingenious sundeck, which are in accord with the lines of the yacht.

When it comes to the performance and the engines of the yacht, The Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo was designed in consonance with the "slow motion" conception meaning that these semi-displacement yachts are namely representing "mansions on the ocean" which puts aside the velocity and highlights of comfort and entertainment. The clientele has the option of choosing between two MAN turbo diesel engines. The Navetta 33 Crescendo is equipped with standard MAN V12 Common Rail engines with a 1400 horsepower. Each engine contains a total cylinder capacity of up to 1.479 cubic inches. The top speed of this yacht is 17 knots with a range at 550 nautical miles. Moreover, the cruising speed is estimated to be 15 knots. Obviously, the yacht is not a speed boat, but she can take you to places safe and sound with comfort one has not yet had a chance to experience. However, if the customer opts for the other option, then one gets MAN V12 engines containing 1550 horsepower. With this engine, the yacht has the ability of a maximum speed of around 20 knots and displays the cruising speed of 16 knots. Last, but not the least, the freshwater tanks possess a capacity of 859 gallons and the fuel tanks possess a capacity of 4.306 gallons.

The style and interiors of the yacht have been elevated to another level especially relating to the functionality. Stefano Campanelli, Ferretti Group EMEA Sales Director, said: "We have increased contact with the sea through innovative solutions, whilst maintaining the classical style which characterizes this kind of yacht, where it is possible to enjoy spacious areas, natural light and high levels of well-being. We expect to ‘grow’ more with this model, whose name expresses our wish to improve the success achieved in Italy and abroad with her predecessor."

The Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo is appropriately ventilated and receives bountiful natural light into the internal parts of the boat resulting in a more capacious layout. The Navetta 33 Crescendo layout encompasses the cockpit which serves its purpose. One can put his mind at ease and relax in luxurious comfort with family and friends. The cockpit is furnished with a brown wooden table that can seat 8 people and a sofa behind it. Right next to the sofa, the skipper has the option of dock maneuvering controls for an easier and more visible approach to the docks. Behind the cockpit, a vast sunbed is placed eyeing the sea and the swim platform just beneath it.

This Custom Line's bridge deck is luxuriously furnished and the level of functionality is at its peak. The bridge saloon, situated aft, accommodates an extremely vast L-shaped sofa. It is closely connected with the bridge dining area. The bridge dining area boasts an elegant glass table that can seat up to eight people. The bridge salon is also connected with aforementioned areas and contains a small L-shaped sofa with a table. Opposite is a large TV screen for entertainment during sailing. One can ascend the stairs on the bridge lounge and will find himself on the sundeck. Amid the sundeck, a sink and grill have found their place. Sunbathing on the sundeck is certainly an option; however, relaxing in the hot tub is quite dazzling too.  

Entering the main saloon is via a glass sliding door and one can notice a junction of the main saloon and the dining room. The cockpit is set in a "gentle palette and calm interior." A huge sofa with a rectangular table is placed looking at the big screen TV and a glass cabinet next to the TV. The dining area consists of a glass seating lounge that can seat up to 8 people. The cockpit and the dining area are bathed with natural light due to the numerous windows on both sides. By opening the sliding door on the starboard side of the main saloon, a beautiful hallmark terrace is revealed. Moving forward, towards the bow in the main corridor, a day head is conveniently located for passengers on the main deck. Moving forward, the master suite can be found. It comprises of an en-suite bathroom, an outstanding Jacuzzi, shower and even a walk-in closet. The room flatters itself by a floating bed with nightstands. The crew quarters are divided from the guest cabins which are placed below deck.

Going below deck, four VIP cabins with double beds are situated. All areas below deck are furnished with large windows bathing the area with natural light and ventilation. The engine and control room are situated aft. Additional features span from the garage, space for the tender or jet skis to another sundeck at the bow. That’s not all. The new Furla.net control system is installed throughout the yacht. Passengers can observe and manage different utilities, alarms, and services with a touch screen control. All furnishings, décor and fabrics can be changed at the owner’s request. 

The Navetta 33 Crescendo is a powerful yacht in terms of illumination, functionality and entertainment. It’s not the roadrunner, but it will take you safe and sound to any destination and at the same time, you will be entertained and relaxed. Versatile options are presented throughout the yacht so no one is left out. You get an extraordinary experience with the direct contact with the ocean. This dreamboat, together with all fabulous its features, can be yours.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Contact us for all the information! This Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo certainly justifies her name, so make sure you get on board and begin your life journey before someone beats you to it!

Bathrooms - Gray Bathroom Pink Accents

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Glam bathroom features a walk in shower finished with a frosted glass door with gold trim next to a gold trimmed mirror.

Sotheby's Realty

Luxurious long white bathroom features a gray damask mirrored stool placed on statuary marble floor tiles beneath a white built-in makeup vanity fixed beneath a small inset mirror located under a television niche.

Lucy Interior Design

Black and white bathroom with pink accents features an accent wall clad in Schumacher Agadir Screen in Noir Wallpaper lined with a black washstand topped with contrasting white quartz.

Vanessa Francis Design

Fabulous gray bathroom with gray walls framing extra-wide grey vanity with calcutta marble countertop paired with white lacquer mirror flanked by Visual Comfort Lighting Ziyi Sconce in Polished Silver and white and gray hers bath mat.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Gorgeous beach cottage bathroom boasts walls covered in gray and white marble subway tiles holding a whitewashed circular vanity mirror positioned above a polished nickel gooseneck faucet supported by a polished nickel washstand fitted with white marble countertops and a sink.

Rosemary Beach

Fantastic gray bathroom with light blue ceiling and gray walls framing grey vanity with calcutta marble countertop paired with Visual Comfort Lighting Ziyi Sconce in Polished Silver on white lacquer mirror and white and gray his bath mat over marble tiled floor.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Incredible bathroom with floating gray lacquered vanity with towel shelves, filled with white and pink towels finished with a white quartz counter which frames an undermount sink with modern faucet situated below a beveled vanity mirror which reflects a brass arch top lantern lit by a glass sphere pendant light.

PNE Prize Home

Chic bathroom features an ivory lacquered washstand fitted with slide out drawers topped with thick grey countertop accented with his and her sinks under wall-mount gooseneck faucets and polished nickel vanity mirrors alongside a dark gray slate tile herringbone floor.

Stonefox

Incredible bathroom design with gray dual vanity accented with nickel hardware and a white and gray marble countertop framing the undermount sinks with gooseneck faucets.

Artistic Designs for Living

Chic master bathroom features a arched doorways leading to walk through shower for two with two entrances and exits fitted with a grey marble surround lined with multiple shower heads over a white hex tiled shower floor.

Rock Paper Hammer

Navy blue and gray bathroom features walls clad in grey grasscloth lined with a polished nickel framed medicine cabinet illuminated by polished nickel sconces accented with white plated shades over a navy washstand with ring pulls topped with white marble alongside a marble hex floor next to a walk-in shower.

Meg Lonergan

Pink and gray en suite girl's bathroom boasts marble floors framing a light gray washstand accented with satin nickel pulls and a white quartz countertop fitted with a sink and polished nickel faucet kit positioned beneath a frameless vanity mirror illuminated by a quatrefoil flush mount.

LUX Design

Chic bathroom features a corner walk in shower fitted with a steel and glass shower enclosure and a polished nickel shower head mounted on marble shower surround with a small niche.

Lucy and Company

Fabulous pink and gray bathroom with walk-in doorless shower enclosure with marble tiled walls and ceiling.

Lewis and Weldon

Pink and white contemporary girl's bathroom boasts a white step stool positioned on a hot pink striped bath mat sits on gray wood like floor tiles in front of a white washstand fitted with nickel hardware and a hot pink countertop finished with an oval sink and a polished nickel faucet kit fixed under a polished vanity mirror mounted on a white wall illuminated by light bulb pendant.

Kim Lewis Designs

Gorgeous gray bathroom design with gray walls and light blue ceiling over modern freestanding soaking tub over marble tiled floor.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Stunning gray bathroom with gray walls and light blue ceiling over modern freestanding soaking tub over marble tiled floor.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Steel and glass doors open to a walk in shower clad in gray plaid wall tiles and concrete floors complementing a concrete shower bench and exposed plumbing nickel shower kit.

Tiffany Farha Design

Gray country style bathroom dons flagstone tiled floors leading to a gray washstand adorning small nickel knobs and gray quartzite countertops supporting tall cabinets on either side of a gray framed vanity mirror positioned above a polished nickel faucet and rectangular sink lit by mirror mounted glass dome sconces.

Tiffany Farha Design

Under a slope ceiling, a light gray washstand donning small brass knobs and marble countertops fitted with a satin nickel deck mount faucet sat under inset vanity mirrors lit by brass sconces.

Jackson and Leroy

Small rustic cottage bathroom features a plank accent wall holding a beveled medicine cabinet between two nickel and glass sconces mounted above a light gray single vanity fitted with a shelf holding a towel tray, polished nickel hardware, and a white marble vanity top placed between gray walls.

Norwell Design Build

Melissa Haynes - Chic girl's bathroom features a nook clad in white beveled subway tiles lined with a cream bone inlay mirror illuminated by sconces with pink shades placed over a white washstand with shelf fitted with pink baskets topped with a bowl sink and wall mount sink.

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Why Zimbabwe should be your next holiday destination

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Source: Why Zimbabwe should be your next holiday destination – telegraph.co.uk  13 December 2016

Last month, after years of discussion and a £120 million loan from China, Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls International Airport was finally opened by President Robert Mugabe.

There are no direct flights from the UK as yet, but with a runway capable of handling the world’s largest planes, plus 28 aircraft docking bays which could triple the capacity of the old airport to 1.5 million passengers a year, it looks set to usher in a new era of tourism for Zimbabwe.

When I landed there from Johannesburg a few weeks before the official opening, there was already a buzz in the air – particularly at the Victoria Falls Hotel, where the patio restaurant was full of diners in celebratory mood.

One official told me that between 3,000 and 5,000 visitors are arriving by foot each day on the Zimbabwe side of the falls (which straddle the border with Zambia), a clear sign that the country is back on the tourism map. The number of arrivals should increase dramatically now that the airport is complete.

What can visitors expect? On the one hand, “Zim” is spectacular, a place the BBC’s former Africa correspondent Michael Buerk called “the most beautiful country on the continent”. It has impressive natural features: mighty rivers (the Zambezi and Limpopo), game-filled plains (at Mana Pools), a lake half the size of Belgium (Kariba), a national park the size of Wales (Hwange) and boulder-strewn hills adorned with ancient San art (Matobo).

But it is also a country that has seen horrific genocide, its people brutally suppressed by politicians who have tried to quash democracy, destroying a once-thriving agricultural economy and creating hunger, homelessness and 80 per cent unemployment.

Despite all this, Zimbabweans are positive people, their motto being “We’ll make a plan”. Now that Robert Mugabe is 93, their plan – of a country without him – is gaining momentum. Tourism will be a big part of that.

I have been back to Zimbabwe every year for the past three decades, to visit the country of my birth. On my latest trip, I was amazed by the number of old friends returning to tourism as a way of making a living.

Over two weeks, every camp I stayed in was full of international guests, enjoying an experience every bit as enriching as in any other southern African country – and substantially cheaper than neighbouring Botswana or Zambia.

For those who want to see more of the country, new internal flights on the low-cost FastJet airline, together with private aviation companies, make this possible. I combined flying and driving around the country’s three biggest tourist destinations – Victoria Falls, Hwange and Lake Kariba. Here is my guide to the highlights.

The Explorations Company (01367 850566; explorations company.com) is offering a 12-night trip to Zimbabwe, with three nights at Zambezi Sands, four at Little Makalolo and The Hide, and three at Changa Safari Camp, from £4,790 per person, including flight, transfers, full board and most activities.

Victoria Falls

Why go?

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, this is the world’s greatest mass of falling water. Some 5,633ft wide and 343ft tall, the falls are as impressive today as when David Livingstone wrote that “scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight”.

On the Zimbabwean side there are far more viewpoints (16) than in Zambia, including one above the thundering Devil’s Cataract and four facing Main Falls, where at peak season more than 27 million cubic feet of water fall per minute, drenching onlookers.

Because Victoria Falls has been a hub of tourism for decades, there are lots of activities on offer, from bungee jumping, abseiling and white-water rafting to diving with crocodiles. For the less adventurous, there are craft-shopping trips and sunset cruises.

While first-timers might prefer to stay in the town – at the relaxed Ilala Lodge (ilalalodge.com), the glamorous colonial Victoria Falls Hotel (victoriafallshotel.co) or the family-friendly Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (africaalbidatourism.com), new camps have been built just a 45-minute drive out of town – a welcome option for those who prefer to get away from it all after they have seen the falls.

The place to stay

Zambezi Sands, a bush camp on a remote stretch of the Zambezi river, was created by conservationist Mark Butcher. He has been protecting Zimbabwe’s wilderness for decades, both as a national parks ranger and through his community-based Imvelo Safaris group (imvelosafarilodges.com), to which Zambezi Sands belongs.

Butcher knows the falls area intimately and can arrange almost any activity, from fly-fishing for tigerfish to photographing lunar rainbows over the falls at night.

On this tranquil bend in the river, hippos snort and luminous blue kingfishers swoop. In the surrounding Zambezi National Park, plentiful wildlife roams. Days can be spent on game drives (mainly for elephant), walking through forests of Jackalberry and palm, fishing or canoeing with naturalists or affable camp managers.

This elegant, contemporary camp operates like a friendly boutique hotel. Its eight enormous Bedouin tents are on timber decks, with a plunge pool, outdoor shower, living area and bathroom with roll-top bath.

The big communal living room has colonial-style furnishings, the wide deck outside features a firepit (a cosy spot for stargazing) and the outdoor dining tables are in the daytime shaded by big cream umbrellas. The food is fresh, inventive and presented with pride by 27-year-old chef Frankie Banda.

Best of the rest

For real luxury, Matetsi River Lodge (andbeyond.com) offers the best of all worlds: big elegant rooms, a wine cellar and spa, as well as water activities and game viewing.

The 13 new tents at the Victoria Falls River Lodge (victoriafallsriverlodge.com) are airy and contemporary, with private plunge pools – but views are of the outskirts of Livingstone in Zambia, so the camp doesn’t feel remote.

The Elephant Camp (theelephantcamp.com) is highly recommended, but it is in the bush rather than on the river.

Hwange National Park

Why go?

This game park is not just huge – 5,625 square miles, about nine times the size of Greater London – but also boasts a wider variety of wildlife than anywhere else in Africa. As well as an estimated 50,000 elephants, in herds as large as 400, it is home to more than 100 species of mammal and 400 types of bird – a biodiversity to match that of the Kruger National Park in South Africa or South Luangwa in Zambia, but with fewer people, camps and cars.

What game you see depends on the area. In the hillier north-west (near Sinamatela, Nahimba and Camp Hwange), wild dogs are common. In the centre, near Main Camp, lions are frequently spotted, including prides that have perfected the art of elephant hunting. In the south-east, grassy vleis attract a staggering range of game.

Over four days in the central area, staying at three camps, I saw elephants, lions, a cheetah with three cubs, big herds of buffalo and giraffe, as well as relatively rare sable, eland and roan, and birds ranging from a giant verrose owl, with its distinctive pink eyelids, to the tiniest golden shaft-tailed whydah, trailing long glossy feathers to attract a mate.

The place to stay

Of three camps recently refurbished by Wilderness Safaris (wilderness-safaris.com), the smallest – Little Makalolo – has the most charm. (The others are Davidson’s, with a stylish new thatched lounge and pool, and the totally rebuilt Linkwasha, which has swanky new tents with sliding glass doors.)

Sleeping just 12, Little Makalolo is contemporary in style, with six mesh-walled tents containing shabby-chic furnishing. It feels more like a friendly little bush home than a luxury camp, and is set beside a watering hole where so many wild animals congregate that at night you are accompanied to your tent by an armed ranger.

Tents feature deep copper basins, outdoor showers open to the stars, comfortable beds with crisp white linen, and strong reading lights (a rare but much-appreciated extra).

Best of the rest

The Hide (thehide.com), a homely thatched camp built by the Preston family in 1992, is set on a private two-square-mile concession on the park’s edge. Its 10 thatched A-frame rooms are well laid out, with shaded verandas, practical shelving and, in the honeymoon suites, outdoor baths and double showers.

Head guide Nicholas Gaunje has worked for the family for 13 years, and imparts knowledge with sensitivity and dry humour, whether on a walking safari, a sleep-out in the Dove’s Nest treehouse, or a night drive (allowed on the concession).

He remembers the days when rhinos were frequently spotted in the area. “We haven’t seen any for about three years,” he says. “If it continues like this, the Earth won’t have any left.”

Lake Kariba

Why go?

This is one of the biggest man-made lakes in the world, like an inland sea covering an area roughly the size of Wales. When it was created in 1958 to generate hydroelectricity, more than 1,700 animals were rescued by conservationists from the rising waters and relocated to the adjacent Matusadona National Park.

Today the 540-square-mile park teems with wildlife and has just three places to stay within it: Rhino Safari Camp (rhinosafaricamp.com) in the north, a haunt of fishermen; Spurwing Island (spurwingisland.com), a favourite with families; and Changa Safari Camp, a smart new camp on a peninsula in the east.

Lake Kariba is a place where there is little to do but take in the big skies, the spectacular escarpment that stretches all the way to the Rift Valley, large expanses of water and the rich diversity of wildlife on its shores.

Activities revolve around water: watching birds, elephants, buffaloes and sometimes lions from a small speedboat; taking an atmospheric sunset cruise; kayaking (while looking out for hippos and 14ft-long crocodiles more than a century old) and fishing for bass, catfish and prized tigerfish.

The place to stay

Changa Safari Camp (changasafaricamp.com) is located  on the shores of Matusadona National Park. Owners Kevin Higgins and Angus Preston are keen conservationists intent on eradicating poaching, which is prevalent here. This they hope to achieve through their new NGO, the Matusadona Anti-Poaching Project (MAPP), and by attracting tourists back to enjoy Zimbabwean wildlife.

The camp – 23 miles from the main Kariba harbour – can be reached in 40 minutes by Avoca Transfers’ 16-seater speedboat, or in 20 minutes by plane to Fothergill Island. Whichever option you take, the journey there is an adventure in itself; we saw elephants before we had even reached the camp.

Like the Hide, Changa has been designed by people who understand what makes a safari pleasurable. The eight tents – two of which can accommodate a family of four – are large and well spaced out, with shaded verandas, comfy living spaces and bedrooms enclosed by big mesh windows which keep out bugs without cutting off the views.

There are several places in which to socialise, too: a bar shaped like a boat for sundowner G&Ts; a plunge pool surrounded by shaded bandas; a living area with a library and squashy sofas; and a dining space where the chef creates delicious buffets, from Cape pickled fish and Neapolitan meatballs to inventive salads and fresh fruit platters, all served with South African wines.

Most guests spend their time either out on the water, G&T in hand, or walking on the shores with an armed guide, seeing elephants, buffaloes and occasionally lions.

Best of the rest

Hire a houseboat. Arguably the most glamorous is the Matusadona (mv-matusadona.com), sleeping up to six.

Make a splash with a new bathroom

Read article : Make a splash with a new bathroom

Things are getting personal in the bathroom... Gabrielle Fagan reveals three key looks to make a style splash

THERE'S a new wave of styles washing over bathrooms. The tide's turning against the predictable, and embracing a more go-with-the-flow approach means you can mix-and-match furniture and fittings to conjure a space that perfectly suits your taste, as well as your practical needs, whether it's a spa-like haven, a functional family room, or a contemporary wet room.

As designers become more adventurous, sophistication, glamour and individuality rule. And it's easy to achieve a 'wow' factor, thanks to state-of-the-art technology - think TVs, sound systems and light and water shows in the shower - sculptural sanitary ware, and even stunning waterproof wallpaper now vying with tiles for attention.

"The traditional bathroom suite has become outdated and there's a desire for the space to become customised, with people seeing it as a room where they can display individual pieces, as they would art," says Leanne Martin, head of product at Sottini.

"A strong industrial trend is coming through, with steel-effect wall-hung cabinets complemented by sleek brassware and fresh white walls for an efficient, sleek look. Bathroom units raised off the floor, increasing visible floor space, to create an illusion of a larger room, are starring, and a particularly striking 'floating' effect can be achieved, with wall-hung, chunky, unsupported slabs in gloss or wood grain, and slim, curved vessel basins on top."

Soak up inspiration from these latest bathroom looks...

DRAMA ZONE

"If you don't want to reach out and touch the walls, you're not doing it right for 2017. Bathrooms no longer mean matching tiles as far as the eye can see - as a nation, we've become experimental with wall finishes and shrugged off the constraints of the white bathroom tile," says Martin.

"Industrial concrete walls are being paired with textured wallpapers, while tile effects are being created using countless different sizes, shapes, prints and texture options. Even a retro wood finish has made a comeback for a Scandi-chic style statement, and for the really bold, vertical green, living walls, to give a lush 3D impact you can't beat!"

Water, she points out, is a feature in itself. "It's not enough that it drains down a plughole any more. It's all about the spectacle of how it falls in a waterfall-like sheet from a height and disappears out of sight into concealed drainage."

LOOK OUT FOR: Mirrors with sensor controlled lighting and de-misting, as well as inbuilt functions linked to music systems, TVs and phones.

TAP INTO STYLE: Wall&Deco's waterproof 'wall papers' include a gorgeous 'Inner Forest' and 'Converatory' (Pictured above) - which looks like a lush tropical landscape - design, from £156 per square metre, West One Bathrooms (www.westonebathrooms.com). Alternatively, make an impact with a monochrome Diver Wall Mural, from £10.63, Purlfrost (www.purlfrost.com).

Sottini's range has bang-on-trend pieces, including a free-standing Ombrone Totem Washbasin, £1,190.25 (pictured below); a Bonamico 70cm Square Vessel Washbasin, £341.55, or a bowl-shape Pioto Vessel Washbasin, £160.43. Achieve that 'floating' effect with a sleek Ippari Console, £546.48. (www.sottini.co.uk).

If you really want to splash the cash for celebrity style, Touched Interiors is the destination to visit: Brass And Gold Plated Black High Gloss Bubbles Bathtub, £29,310, and a Polished Brass And Mirrored Free-standing Washbasin, £14,770 (www.touchedinteriors.co.uk).

For period style, look no further than Heritage Bathrooms, which has a Madeira Cast Iron Double Ended Bath, from £3,750, and an Abingdon Basin & Washstand in Rose Gold, from £495 (www.heritagebathrooms.com).

SERENE SANCTUARY

"The bathroom isn't purely about functionality, or a clinical environment any more. It's a sanctuary that needs as much design consideration as a living room," says Daniel Cook, principal development designer at C.P. Hart.

"It's all about subtle elegance and a beautiful harmony of shades with less 'pops' of colour. Muted consistent tones, such as taupes and greys for furniture and sanitary ware, are increasingly popular colour choices. There's a move beyond white and glazed surfaces and a significant increase in pastel shades of pinks and blues."

LOOK OUT FOR: A refined industrial trend with brushed finish brassware, matt finishes for ceramics, as well as silk/satin glass finishes.

TAP INTO STYLE: Key into colour with Italian-designed items from the Cielo Ceramica I Catini range: Blue Washbasin (pictured below), from £1,580, C.P.Hart (www.cphart.co.uk).

Laufen's slim units in gold would impress: Gold Kartell All Saints Mirror, £504.62 and Rifly Pendant Lamp, £335.27; Boutique Dark Oak Vanity Unit, £1,522.50.

MAKE A SPLASH

"From cars to holidays, and clothing to furniture, customisation is one of the fastest growing consumer trends," says Jayne Barnes, managing director, AQATA.

"The discerning bathroom buyer now wants not only a highly engineered luxury shower enclosure or screen, handmade to fit their space, but also a completely individual customised design to bring their own character and personality into the bathroom. Home trends are being reflected in bathrooms with diverse colours, patterns and textures making their mark.

"Today's shower should incorporate these essential features: easy access (walk-in wet rooms are perfect for this), spacious enclosures and a steam function, as well as power showers and body jets to cater for comfort and wellbeing, and distinctive personal touches."

LOOK OUT FOR: Larger showers as they're being given more space in either a bathroom or bedroom, plus frameless enclosures featuring coloured or tinted glass.

TAP INTO STYLE: AQATA's frameless Spectra Enclosure SP448, from £1,561 (pictured below), and Linneal Shower LNP241, £1,300 (for stockists, visit www.aqata.co.uk). Alternatively, Merlyn Showering has a Twin Panelled Double Shower Enclosure, from £345 per panel (www.merlynshowering.com).

Swirl Minimalist Deck-Mounted Bath/Shower Mixer Taps Pair | Bath Taps

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Specification
Brand	Swirl
Colour	Chrome
Construction Material (Bathrooms)	Brass
Finish	Chrome
Flow Rate (Ltr/Min)	18.56 Ltr/min
Hose Length	1500 mm
Manufacturer Guarantee	2 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee (T&Cs Apply)
Minimum Bar Pressure	0.5 bar
Model Name	Minimalist
Mount Type	Deck-Mounted
Pack Size	1
Pieces in Pack/Case	1
Pressure Suitability	Suitable for High Pressure Systems
Product Depth	136 mm
Product Height	162 mm
Product Type	Bath/Shower Mixer Taps Pair
Product Width	240 mm
Tap Handle Type (Bathrooms)	Cross Head
Tap Product Type (Bathrooms)	Shower Mixer
Tap Style	Contemporary
Tap Suitability Type (Bathrooms)	Bath

Pipe size: . Hose length: 1500mm. W x D x H: 240 x 136 x 162mm. 18.56Ltr/min at 0.5bar. . BS 5412.

Product contents

1 x shower handset, 1 x shower hose, 1 x tap body, 2 x washers and 2 x plastic back nuts.

Rain Shower Heads - A New Shower Head for Your Master Bath

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Nothing is more invigorating than a nice hot shower. To have a wonderful experience in the shower go get a new showerhead for your master bath. Rain Shower Heads are one of the top shower heads on the market. They have so many different styles to chose from that you will wonder how you ever lived without one. Their mission is to create quality craftsmanship with exquisite designs coupled with aesthetically pleasing products. That is exactly what they deliver, I know because I own one myself.

Rain Shower Heads: Traditional Design

The first type of Rain Shower Head is the traditional design. The traditional shower head comes in four different sizes and finishes. You can buy this type of shower head in 10″, 8,″ 6″, and 5 1/2″ diameters. The first in the design series is call "Classic." It comes in a 10″, 8″, and 5 1/2″ diameter. All three sizes are designed with superior craftsmanship and are built with solid brass construction. The Rain Shower Head also is constructed with cast brass nozzles that direct precise stream control and allow better pressure during your spa-like experience. The smaller Rain Shower Head works as well as the other two except it has a smaller number of cast brass nozzles. Rain Shower Arms are sold separately from all three, however, the smaller version can be fitted to your regular shower arm or fitting. They come in Chrome, Polished Brass, and Brushed Satin Nickel. This Rain Shower Head would make an excellent new shower head for your master bath.

Next, the "Porcelain" 6″ Rain Shower Head combined beautiful with functionality. This shower head is made of solid porcelain and chrome-plated brass. It also comes in chrome or polished brass. For an extremely elegant look try combining the shower head with a matching Opus shower arm.

Then, they offer the 10″ and 8″ diameter "Legacy" Design. This is more of an economical designed shower head featuring the dimpled face construction. Even though it has not been constructed with the same cast brass nozzles, it still offers an amazing shower experience in comparison to standard shower heads. It is a full size shower head with same identical body style as the "Classic" series, but without the hefty price tag.

Lastly, there is the 6″ two-toned "Chrome and Brass" Rain Shower Head. This one is my favorite because this is the one that I own. It is absolutely beautiful with a chrome body flat plate design and a polished brass nozzle base. The brass tips are covered with soft rubber ends designed for more effective cleaning in mind for hard water stains. If you are a person that likes to soak in the tub, this shower head will give you a whole new perspective on relaxation.

Rain Shower Heads: Exotic Design

If you have a contemporary master bath then you will absolutely love this concept.. These shower heads are very unique in detailing and creative expression. They are designed to offer superior water pressure. The Rain Exotic line come in chrome, polished brass, and a satin nickel finishes. There is the 9″ "Ultra" shower head that is next to the largest size they make. It has a contemporary curved spoke-like body that delivers exceptional water pressure. The 6″ "Luna" shower head is the most exotic style in this series with a similar design, but with individual heads on the ends of each arm. The 10″ "Oasis" shower head has a much bolder look and would probably be better suited to the males in the house. Then there is the 6″ "Oasis" shower head that delivers the same experience with slightly fewer nozzles in place. Any of these styles will definitely make a statement and take your shower experience to a whole new level. A new shower head in your master bath like this one will make you feel as if you have crossed over into the future.

Rain Shower Heads: The Future Handheld

The last in the line has yet to be revealed, however, I can't hardly wait to see what they come up with after experiencing some of their other products. Rain Shower Heads are top quality and give you a wonderful spa-like escape. These type of shower heads are great for relaxing tired and aching muscles. I think that if you are going to get a new shower head for your master bath, you should consider any of these products.

Stylish Shower For Modern Bathroom by Arblu

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When it comes to bathroom products, you have to choose them carefully; bathroom products should be durable, practical and most of all suitable to the bathroom style. In this post we show you a new shower model called “Onda” presented by the Italian company Arblu; it’s a very nice modern shower; stylish & practical. Onda has an attractive minimalist design with a long rectangular column and a head having a top telescopic arm, with attached hand shower equipped by horizontal slots. In elegant chrome finishes, it looks so stylish and suitable for contemporary bathrooms. This shower was presented with a relaxing seat attached to the wall to maximize comfort and relaxation.

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Sunseeker Yacht Lineup for Cannes – Robb Report

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British yacht maker Sunseeker has had an extraordinary run over the past three years, launching a record number of new models across its different lines. All reflect the design prowess of the U.K.’s largest yacht-builder, but also demonstrate its versatility in catering to very different types of owners. At the Cannes Yachting Festival, eight models will be docked one after the next. They include one world premiere, three show debuts, and four recently launched models. All told, the new Sunseekers show exactly why James Bond’s favorite boat remains at the top of its game.

Sunseeker Predator MKII.  Photo: Courtesy

Predator 57 MK II: World Launch

The Predator series is one of Sunseeker’s signature achievements. Aggressive, elegant, and fast, the Predator 57 and 68 have two of the most advanced cockpit designs in yachting. Defined by curves and nonstop glass, the overhead enclosures also have opening sunroofs covering a third of the space. This feature brings the outdoors in with the push of a button, but it also let Sunseeker turn the cockpit into a climate-controlled saloon.

Who says you can’t do a good thing better? The Predator 57 MK II, an evolution of the two-year-old 57, retains the giant sunroof, multiple social areas, three staterooms, and a captain’s cabin. The MK II’s sweeping side windows are now pillar-less, allowing for uninterrupted views of the ocean. Social possibilities aboard the MK II are covered in every type of weather: The cockpit buttons up nicely in rain or wind, but when the sun’s out, the patio door between the saloon and outer cockpit actually lowers into the sole, turning the deck into an entertainment area. The 57 MK II also has an optional mini-beach club, with an integrated barbecue, overhead shower, and fold-down seating. Belowdecks, the full-beam master suite and large, forward VIP stateroom are both feature en-suite bathrooms. The galley-down layout adjoins an L-shaped lounge and allows for more open space on the main deck.

Beyond its head-turning profile, the Predator 57 MKII reaches speeds up to 40 knots, depending on engine and drive choices. It’s a nimble boat, able to carve turns like much smaller sportboats.

Sunseeker Manhattan 66.  Photo: Mike Jones

Manhattan 66: Cannes Debut

Over the years, the Manhattan line has pushed flybridge design away from plodding, boxy boats into sleek, fast motor yachts. Sunseeker’s new 66 Manhattan fast-forwards yacht design a step further by maximizing volume, both inside and out, and bathing the interior in natural light through supersized windows on the upper deck and large through-hull windows in the staterooms. The flybridge size has also expanded, with sunning areas beside the helm station and aft along the overhang. The open-plan saloon, with the aft galley and high headroom, also feels larger than most 66-footers. (The galley can also be configured on the deck below for more entertainment area in the saloon.)

Sunseeker Manhattan 66.  Photo: Courtesy

The galley-up design, however, let Sunseeker expand the four staterooms, which include two large twins, a forward VIP suite, and a full-beam master suite. The master stateroom has big picture windows on either side, with a sizable en-suite bathroom and closets. It also has a first for a Sunseeker this size: a private stairway that keeps the room secluded and homey. The new 66 also has an optional twin cabin for crew, with separate access through the transom.

Like the Predator 57 MK II, an optional beach club on the transom includes the barbecue, foldaway seating, and a pop-up rain-forest shower that is perfect for washing off the salt after a swim or snorkel. The swim platform is capable of holding a 13-foot Williams 385 Jet Tender. The bow area on the 66 is also worth pointing out, with a significantly larger table and loungers than most similar yachts. Upgrades like these make it clear why the 66 Manhattan has attracted 34 new owners since it was first launched in January. It could easily be one of Sunseeker’s most popular yachts ever.

The 66 Manhattan can be powered by Volvo or MAN diesels, with a potential top speed of 32 knots. At 10 knots, its range is 550 nautical miles.

Sunseeker 68 Sport Yacht.  Photo: Quin Bisset

68 Sport Yacht: Cannes Debut

The 68 Sport Yacht has a modern look, thanks to a curvy but angular superstructure that gives it a contemporary, almost edgy, profile. Add dozens of square feet of tinted glazing to the hardtop, and yet more windows along the hull side, and the 68-footer really has no peers in its class. Thanks to the shape of the superstructure, headroom is extremely generous in the saloon, while the windows provide a clear view to the sea. Sunseeker’s carpenters do exceptional work, so the craftsmanship in the saloon’s furniture and cabinets is outstanding. The same levels of fit and finish can be seen belowdecks, in the full-beam master suite, with its large en-suite bathroom, desk and lounge, and, surprisingly for a boat this size, a walk-in closet. The VIP suite in the bow has a queen-size bed and two hanging lockers, while the third stateroom has twin beds and its own en-suite bathroom. The crew quarters in the stern has twins for the captain and first mate.

Beyond the expansive interior, the 68’s social areas outside are also unusually large. A sunbed on the bow can accommodate a family of four rather than the usual couple, while the L-shaped lounge at the cockpit could provide seating for a party of 12. The cockpit doors slide open normally or, with the push of a button, lower into the floor to create an unbroken space between the saloon and cockpit. It’s that kind of advanced feature that demonstrates the forward thinking behind the 68.

Speaking of which, the swim platform also lowers into the water for launching and retrieving the Williams Jet Tender, or guests can also just have easier access to the water. Depending on engine choice, the 68 Sport Yacht can reach a top end of 38 knots, with a range of 300 nautical miles.

Sunseeker 131.  Photo: Mike Jones

131 Yacht: Cannes Debut

Sunseeker’s new 131 Yacht, which launched last year, has already seen its order book balloon with 10 orders. The beauty about this tri-deck Sunseeker is that no two will look alike. Sunseeker’s bespoke service not only customizes the interior design, but also the internal configurations. The standard layout is for 10 guests in five cabins, though the number of staterooms can be increased or decreased, according to the owner. Sunseeker can also add many, many nice touches like fabric or wood upgrades. The builder will even install “feature” glass panels near ceilings in the master suite, saloon, and upper saloon to augment natural light from those rooms’ already sizable picture windows.

Sunseeker 131 saloon.  Photo: Andy Cahill

Taking the place of the former Sunseeker 130, the 131’s designers made quality-of-life improvements like extending the sky deck and upper aft deck by 7 feet. That extra length allows for a larger, fully equipped bar and stools, and more ample seating. The sky deck also has lux extras like a Jacuzzi. The cockpit on the deck below features a dining table for 10 that adjoins the upper saloon. On the main deck, the open-plan saloon has a large social area with sofas and a formal dining table. The enclosed professional galley just forward of the dining area comprises about a quarter of the main deck, while the master suite toward the bow is even larger. The palatial master includes a large bedroom, separate desk and lounge areas, and a full-beam bathroom forward, with his-and-her sinks, shower, toilet/bidet, and even a bathtub.

Sunseeker 131 master stateroom.  Photo: Andy Cahill

The garage will accommodate a 20-foot tender, plus two jet skis. The new 131 can reach a top end of 25 knots, making it unusually fast for a superyacht, or cruise at 10 knots to provide a 1,500-mile range. The hull was designed to perform across its speed curve, providing a smooth, comfortable ride.

4 bedroom detached house for sale, Lytton Road, Woking, GU22 7BH

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Summary

Lytton Close is an impressive individually designed four bedroom detached family home. Recently updated the property is presented to a high standard with many bespoke features. (contd...)

Description

Lytton Close is an impressive individually designed four bedroom detached family home. Recently updated the property is presented to a high standard with many bespoke features.

The accommodation comprises four good size double bedrooms with a stunning luxury style en-suite bathroom to the master that boasts a contemporary freestanding bath tub and walk in shower.

Excellent storage space and the family bathroom is also located on the first floor.

The ground floor accommodation has been arranged around the central entrance hall and comprises two very good size reception rooms looking out into the garden. A separate study and downstairs cloakroom are located nearby.   

The beating heart of this lovely family home is the open plan kitchen/family room featuring island counter and bi-folding doors to the garden. The utility room is also accessed from this useful and practical addition to the house.   

This property offers great entertaining and living space and is set in a sought after private residential road within walking distance of Woking Town Centre and the mainline Station.

Currently benefitting from ongoing re-generation Woking has adopted a brighter more contemporary image in recent years.   

Shoppers should head for the town centre where a variety of retail choice can be perused including many high street names with delicious al fresco dining to be enjoyed at Carluccio\?s and Tante Marie. The many other coffee shops, café?s, and restaurants including Nandos, Pizza Express and Costa Coffee are on hand for the shopper in need of refreshment.

The entertainment enthusiast will appreciate the New Victoria Theatre where many London and international shows can be viewed, the Ambassadors cinema complex screening the latest film releases and The Lightbox with a canal side setting for an injection of artistic culture.

Sports activities and clubs are well presented in the area with a range of gyms on offer including the recently upgraded sports centre and swimming pool, Hook Heath lawn tennis club, David Lloyd health and racquets club and Pure Gym.   

Cyclists and walkers can step out to rural countryside on Guildford downs and nearby Surrey Hills is recognized as an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Woking is not only a great place to live, it also boasts excellent access to London for commuting, shopping and leisure. Whether you require the daily commute or want to catch a West End show, hit the stores on Oxford Street or explore the historical and cultural attractions, Woking Mainline Station boasts one of the most regular direct services into central London.

You can reach the capital in around 54 minutes via the A3, while London Waterloo is just 25 minutes away by train. If you are heading further afield for business or pleasure, there?s also easy access to the M25, M3, and M4, plus Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Detached Character Home
Four Double Bedrooms
Luxury En-suite Bathroom
Two Reception Rooms
Modern Kitchen And Family Room
Modern Family Bathroom
Utility Room
Wood Flooring
Landscaped Garden
Detached Garage
Walking Distance To Town Centre

Entrance Hall    Stairs to first floor, storage cupboards for shoes and coats, understairs storage, radiator, wood floors, doors to all rooms.

Dining Room 13\? x 10\?6\" (3.96m x 3.2m). Dual aspect reception room with double radiator, door to study area.

Study 6\?7\" x 5\?11\" (2m x 1.8m). Glazed window to side aspect, double radiator.

Cloakroom    Two piece cloakroom with low level WC, wash hand basin, window, radiator, tiled floor.

Living Room 22\?10\" x 14\? (6.96m x 4.27m). Stunning reception room with bay window and double doors leading onto rear garden, feature fireplace with heath and mantle, three radiators, stripped wood flooring.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 19\?11\" x 13\?9\" (6.07m x 4.2m). Superb modern fitted kitchen with a range of eye and base level units solid marble roll edge work tops and island counter with breakfast bar, inset sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, space for gas range with extractor hood over, space for American fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, open plan to:-

Family Room 10\?8\" x 9\?9\" (3.25m x 2.97m). Superb open plan space with bi-folding doors fully opening to the garden.

Utility Room    Fitted with a range eye and base level units with roll edge work tops and inset sink and drainer unit, space and plumbing for white goods.

Master Bedroom 18\?5\" x 12\?11\" (5.61m x 3.94m). Stunning bedroom with bay window, radiator, door to:-

Ensuite Bathroom    Luxury modern fitted bathroom comprising contemporary freestanding tub as the central feature, walk-in wet area with integrated rain-soak shower, low level wc with window above, wash hand basin and vanity unit.

Bedroom Two 15\?5\" x 11\?1\" (4.7m x 3.38m). Double bedroom with window looking out to garden, radiator.

Bedroom Three 11\?6\" x 1\?1\" (3.5m x 0.33m). Window, radiator, built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Four 10\?10\" x 10\?2\" (3.3m x 3.1m). window, radiator, Velux window.

Family Bathroom    Modern fitted family bathroom comprising panel enclosed bath with shower and shower screen, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, window, fitted storage cupboard.

First Floor Landing    Doors to all rooms, access to loft, built in cupboards providing useful storage space.

OUTSIDE

Rear Garden    Panel enclosed rear garden with patio adjoining house, large lawn area, mature shrub borders and rear access to garage, outside sink and taps, access to driveway.

Front    Gated gravel driveway leading to garage, access to property and gardens.

Garage    Single garage.

4 bedrooms