Go wild for a Herts home: Sir David Attenborough's childhood mansion has been converted into grand apartments — for sale from £875k

Grade II-listed Haydon Hill House was in the Attenborough family from the 1870s and has been converted into grand apartments.
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Amira Hashish25 August 2017

A luxurious apartment within the childhood home of Sir David Attenborough is for sale, priced £875,000 with Savills.

The triplex conversion is at Haydon Hill House in Hertfordshire, which was in the Attenborough family from the 1870s.

The Grade II-listed mansion was built in the style of a Tuscan villa between 1841-3, commissioned by author and artist Thomas Fonnereau, who had spent time in Italy. His architect, Decimus Burton, one of the most famous of the day, also designed London landmarks such as Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner and the Palm House at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Retaining many original features, Haydon Hill House has been sold by the Attenboroughs and converted into grand flats.

The triplex for sale has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a private entrance. The large master bedroom has en suite facilities with a Jacuzzi bath and a mezzanine level. For commuters, it is close to Bushey station with direct trains to Euston in about 25 minutes.

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