Radlett prize-winner
HO U S E B U I L D E R O C T A G O N w i l l need to extend its trophy cupboard, with the arrival of a What House? Best Luxury House plaque for its super mansion in Radlett, Herts. This seven-bedroom detached property, which has already been voted Best Luxury House at the 2012 Evening Standard Awards and received a fivestar accolade at the recent International Property Awards, comes with lavish leisure and entertainment facilities, lighting by John Cullen and an interior design and furniture scheme from Sarah Ward.
The house, in secluded grounds, is on the market at £7.5 million through Real Estates, whose Stephen Barnett describes the property as: “a magnificent seven-bedroom mansion set behind solid gates in beautifully landscaped gardens”.
Reflection and refraction are the themes of the entrance hall. The circular, marble-tiled space has a Swarovski crystal chandelier that spans two storeys and a mirrored passenger lift. Also on the ground floor are drawing and dining rooms, an open-plan kitchen/ breakfast/day room, a family room, and a second fully equipped kitchen for party catering.
There are four double bedroom suites on the first floor. The master has floor lighting and a fireplace with gasfired logs. There is an adjoining mirrored dressing room and white marble bathroom with aqua plasma TV. The main utility room is also on this floor.
On the second floor are three more bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, plus a separate family bathroom. On the lower ground floor, the marble hall leads into the spa, with a 10m indoor swimming i i pool, l steam t room, sauna and whirlpool bath, a temperature-controlled wine cellar with tasting area and a cinema room with bar. The five-car garage is fitted with a motorised turntable and remote-controlled doors.