Whytingham Road
Tring, Hertfordshire HP23
For Sale
Guide price | £1,250,000
2,529 sqft
Freehold | EPC E | Council Tax F
A place to put down roots.
For the past 25 years, this substantial detached house has been a much-loved family home, its accommodation extended and adapted as the years have passed. Now, a new chapter beckons, offering another family the opportunity to put down roots in Tring’s coveted Grove area, where leafy streets, established homes and an enduring sense of place have long made this one of the town’s most desirable addresses.
Set well back from the road, the house overlooks a small green framed by mature trees. Originally built in the latter half of the twentieth century, it has grown considerably during its present ownership, now providing four double bedrooms, generous reception spaces and a beautifully established garden.
A wide garage and driveway provides plenty of parking, while mature planting softens the frontage and complements the greenery opposite. There is an appealing sense of space and openness to the setting, with the house occupying a particularly pleasant position within this established residential neighbourhood.
Inside, a generous entrance hall leads through to the principal living spaces. The sitting room is a substantial room, with a fireplace and glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden. There is ample space for several seating arrangements, making it equally suited to quieter evenings or larger family gatherings.
Adjoining the sitting room is a family room, offering a more informal place to spend time, while a separate study occupies the front of the house. This arrangement of three distinct yet connected rooms is one of the home’s particular strengths, providing flexibility for different generations, changing routines and the increasingly varied demands of family life.
The kitchen and dining room is similarly generous, extending across much of the rear of the house. Traditional timber cabinetry is paired with dark granite worktops, while a substantial central island incorporates a range cooker and informal seating. Two rooflights bring additional daylight into the space, and there is ample room for a large dining table.
Two sets of glazed double doors open directly onto the garden terrace, connecting the kitchen and dining area with the outside. A separate utility room provides valuable additional space, while a cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the four double bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation for a growing family. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a dressing area and an en suite shower room, while the second bedroom also has its own en suite. Two further double bedrooms share the family bathroom which includes a Jacuzzi bath.
The garden has clearly been an important part of life here. Mature planting, established borders and a generous lawn create a private, green setting, with a broad paved terrace immediately outside the house. At the far end, a second seating area beside a timber summerhouse provides another place to enjoy the garden. It is a space that has developed over many years, with the variety and maturity of planting that only time can bring.
Yet for all the space the house provides, its location is perhaps its greatest asset. The Grove area is one of Tring’s most established and desirable neighbourhoods, known for its leafy streets, substantial detached homes and convenient position on the eastern edge of town. Tring School is less than 0.5 mile away, the High Street a little further and Tring station around 1.2 miles, making this a particularly practical location for family life and commuting alike.
Homes in settings such as this are often held for many years, and it is easy to understand why. For a quarter of a century, this house has been shaped by the family who have lived here, its rooms adapted as needs have changed and its garden allowed to grow and mature. Now, for the first time in 25 years, there is an opportunity for a new generation to enjoy everything that has made it such a lasting home: the space, the garden, the outlook and, above all, the address.
Key features
Substantial detached family home in Tring’s coveted Grove area
Much-loved by the same owners for 25 years
Set back from the road, overlooking a leafy, tree-lined green
Four double bedrooms, including two with en suite shower rooms
Generous sitting room with direct access to the rear garden
Separate family room and study, offering flexible living spaces
Spacious kitchen/dining room with central island and garden access
Beautifully established rear garden with terraces and summerhouse
Driveway parking for three cars and a large garage
Convenient for Tring School, the town centre and mainline station
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