Convex beauty! Four-bed Herts home is a curvy dream that provides perfect views of the countryside – and could be yours for £2.7m
- Architecturally-designed house in Berkhamsted has a distinctive convex shape
- Property has 3,540 square feet, sits in 1.39 acres and is on the market for £2.7m
- Curved design aimed to make the most of the views of surrounding countryside
An architecturally-designed house with a distinctive convex shape has been listed for sale for £2.7million.
The unusual four-bedroom home in the Hertfordshire market town of Berkhamsted is called Headlands House.
Its curved design provides picture perfect views of the surrounding countryside from the vast number of windows.
This architecturally-designed house for sale in Hertfordshire has a distinctive convex shape
Its curved design aims to make the most of the views of surrounding countryside from the inside
The unusual home in the Hertfordshire market town of Berkhamsted is called Headlands House
The entrance to the house is via an enclosed porch that leads to a hall and to all of the main ground floor rooms.
It includes a ‘semi-open plan’ sitting and dining room, which has an incomplete rounded-edge wall dividing them.
The estate agent handling the sale of Headlands House is Fine & Country, which explained: ‘The ingenious design creates a sense of privacy between the rooms while offering an ideal space for larger gatherings and entertainment.’
It added: ‘The curved windows spanning the rear of these rooms maximise the opportunity to enjoy the westerly views and witness stunning sunsets.’
There is also a bedroom on the ground floor, as well as three further bedrooms on the first floor.
The estate agent handling the sale of Headlands House is Fine & Country, which has it on the market for £2.7million
The full extend of the curve of the property and the surrounding countryside can be seen from a drone view
Inside the house, the curves continue from the entrance to the house that leads to a hall and to all of the main ground floor rooms
This exposed brickwork wall is waved and includes doorways as well as a modern fireplace
The ‘semi-open plan’ sitting and dining room has a rounded-edge colourful wall dividing them
The main living space has multiple windows covering a curved space to frame the countryside view
Outside, there are low-maintenance grounds, including a substantial wildflower area and a large lawn. In total, the property sits in 1.39 acres of land.
There are outbuildings, including a coach house-style garage with additional storage space.
In total, the convex property spreads across 3,540 square feet, the equivalent of around 329 square metres.
In total, the convex property spreads across 3,540 square feet, the equivalent of around 329 square metres
There is a curved balcony accessed via the upper level, which boasts extensive views
The kitchen area has red gloss wall and base units with a central island and dining table
The kitchen curves around to a wall of windows that stretch from the floor to the ceiling
The dining area leads to curved glass doors, which in turn open out onto some stunning views
Berkhamsted has good transport links, particularly for those commuting into London, with a train station giving direct access to London Euston in less than 40 minutes.
There are also major road networks accessible via the A41 and M25.
The average price of a property sold in Berkhamsted during the past 12 months is £780,727.
It compares to an average of £355,773 for the country as a whole, according to property website Zoopla.