2 bedroom House - Semi-Detached (Sold)

Overall Description

This most attractive Grade II Listed property has been extended to the side and rear to create what is now a most comfortable and stylishly presented home in one of the most sought-after villages in East Hertfordshire. The property has plenty of period character and yet is also a modern and practical home. There are two main reception rooms, the sitting room having exposed beams and a wood-burning stove, while the dining room has French doors out to the walled garden. There is a downstairs study, perfect for home-working, which overlooks the garden as well as a modern fitted kitchen and a downstairs shower room with WC. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms which have pleasant views to the fields opposite, a modern shower room, under-eaves storage space and two good-sized loft spaces which may have potential for further living accommodation - as has been done next door - subject to the usual consents. To the front of the house is a private drive with off-street parking for three cars as well as a garage with ample space for modern cars (and which may also offer potential for a downstairs en-suite bedroom, subject to consent). The walled garden to the rear is surprisingly secluded and has three outbuildings including two stables (one of which is used as a utility room) and a large Barn which has plenty of scope for use as an office, gym or family space. This is a delightful home is a very good location and so viewing is highly recommended.

Location

The property sits centrally in the picturesque and sought-after village of Bayford less than a ten minute walk from Bayford Station with its regular services to Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria underground lines), Kings Cross and Moorgate - making it an ideal location for commuters. The village has a village green, two duck ponds, an excellent CofE Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted rating GOOD), village pub (The Bakers Arms), Church, Cricket Club, village hall and there is a well stocked village shop in neighbouring Little Berkhamsted. The bustling market town of Hertford is a short drive away with its independent shops, choice of restaurants and pubs, castle with riverside gardens, and excellent sporting and other facilities including Hartham Common with its swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and running track. The village is surrounded by beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with plenty of footpaths and bridleways, some of which lead to nearby Broxbourne Woods (designated a National Nature Reserve). yet it is also less that a ten minute drive from the A414 heading to the A1, M25 and A10. In summary, it is a quiet and peaceful village location that's easily accessible from London and elsewhere.

Accommodation

From the private driveway the front door leads into the:

Radiator. Door to:

Window to front. Feature fireplace with brick surround, wood-burning stove and stone hearth. Oak flooring. Exposed oak beam. TV and telephone points. Radiator.

French doors with full-height windows to either side leading out to the garden. Tiled floor. Telephone point. Under-stairs cupboard with alarm controls and electrics. Radiator.

Window to rear overlooking the garden. Tiled floor. Radiator.

Double shower cubicle with tiled surround and glass shower screen. Low-level WC. Wash-hand basin. Tiled floor. Modern heated towel-rail. Extractor fan.

Accessed from the dining room. Stairs to first floor. Door to rear with cat flap.

Window to rear overlooking the garden. Kitchen units with roll-top work surfaces and ceramic sink. Eye-level Bosch oven/grill and microwave. Neff electric hob. Two fridges, one with freezer space. Fitted Neff dishwasher and Hoover washing machine.

From the rear, hall stairs lead up to the landing. Under-eaves loft storage space, boarded, with oil-fired boiler. Loft hatch (loft is boarded with light, ladder and factory-lagged hot water cylinder).

Window to front with views across to the fields opposite. Period fireplace with wooden mantel and wrought iron surround. Fitted wardrobes. Corner cupboard with shelving and loft hatch to second large loft space. Radiator.

Window to front looking across to the the fields opposite. Fitted wardrobes all along one wall. Radiator.

Frosted window to side. Double shower cubicle with tiled surround and glass shower screen. Low-level WC. Wash-hand basin. Tiled floor and walls. Radiator.

Outside

To the front of the property is a driveway with off-road parking for three cars. Next to this is the GARAGE: 16'1 x 10'4 with electric garage door, electric power and light. A side gate leads around to the good-sized and very secluded walled back garden (52' deep by 42' wide) with large patio area, mature tree and lawn. TIMBER BARN: 24' x 11' two stable doors to the front, vaulted ceiling, metal work bench with drawers, concrete floor, electric light and power. STABLE ONE: 8'8 x 8'2 currently used as a utility room with stable door to front, concrete floor, electric light/power and space/plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble-drier and freezer. STABLE TWO: 11' x 8'8 stable door to front, electric light. Oil tank. Two outside cold taps (one by the house, one by the stables) and one outside hot tap.

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired central-heating (boiler serviced annually). Alarm (serviced annually). Grade II Listed. Double-glazed windows to the rear, single to the front. Sky dish and terrestrial aerial. Council Tax Band E.