Grovelands is just 20 minutes by tube from the centre of the capital but still boasts more than 11 acres of stunning grounds.

The 'exceptional private estate' has picturesque views, a lavish seven-bedroom house and two properties for staff boasting a further four bedrooms.

It also has a cinema, family room, entertaining area, gym, games room with bowling alley, spa and sauna.

But the unique selling point is the ultimate luxury for a sporty millionaire - its own five hole golf course.

Grovelands is tucked away in leafy Totteridge, a very wealthy suburb of North London popular with celebrities and the super-rich.

It has now been put on the market with Glentree International for £19.5 million - making it one of the most expensive homes for sale outside of central London.

Jeremy Gee, a director at Glentree, described Grovelands as 'a remarkable country estate in London'.

He said: 'There surely cannot be many London homes that are able to boast their very own golf course.

'Approached by a long and gated driveway the house is set in 11.5 acres of outstanding grounds all surrounded by beautiful countryside.

'It is a home of exceptional quality and beauty. Its proximity to Central London means that you can live the rural idyll whilst enjoying all that London has to offer.

'It is an immaculate home of lavish and expansive accommodation. It offers 16,664 square feet of elegant accommodation with cutting-edge design and technology as well as extreme attention to every detail.

'There is a games room complete with its own bowling alley as well as a leisure and spa complex.

'In addition there is a detached garage complex with a staff flat above it and a separate three bedroom detached cottage.

'The large swimming pool is complemented by a pool house, outdoor kitchen, seating areas and water features with the wide terrace leading onto the impressive gardens with a natural pond feature and stunning views across the valley.

'If that were not enough there is also a private five hole golf course which must be one of the only private golf courses in a house inside London.

'Grovelands is a remarkable family estate. At £19,950,000 it is not for the faint of heart but there really are not many opportunities to purchase a property such as this and I think it will appeal to a family who want the amenities usually associated with a country home but want easy access to Central London.

'This is truly a country estate in London.'

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