Hertford SG13 Stocking Lane, Bayford

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An attractive family home set in mature grounds

(LOT 1) Keepers Cottage is a superb country house offering flexible accommodation over two floors, the property is of brick construction under a clay tiled roof. On entering the property the entrance hall leads to the principle reception rooms, all of which are wonderfully light and airy. Of particular note is the spacious kitchen/breakfast room refitted in a classic style with a range of wall and base units, granite work surfaces and a range of appliances including an integrated dishwasher, fridge and a Britannia range style cooker with five ring gas burners. French doors lead from the kitchen out onto a large patio and the beautifully landscaped mature gardens. A sitting room, family room, games room, dining room, utility and shower room also feature on the ground floor. There is also secondary ground floor accommodation in the form of a bedroom, shower room and kitchen. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The vaulted master bedroom is generously proportioned and has a Juliet balcony with stunning views over the rear gardens and lakes. The master bedroom benefits from an adjoining shower room and the fourth bedroom is currently fitted as a dressing room for the master suite.

This property has 3 acres of land.

Outside

To the rear of the property there is a large patio area with raised shrub bed, ideal for entertaining. The patio area is bordered by a low picket fence with a gate leading out to the gardens. The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of specimen and mature trees and herbaceous shrub borders. The gardens are west facing and are mainly laid to lawn with two large spring fed ponds and lightly wooded areas.

Situation

Keepers Cottage is located on the edge of the village of Bayford, a sought after village on a ridge of high ground within the green belt countryside. It is a rural area with good communications with the A1(M), M25 and A10 within easy reach and providing good road access to London, the north and the motorway network. Bayford Station (about 1 mile) has a train service to London (Finsbury Park and Moorgate).

As well as the well regarded Bayford Primary School, there is a wide selection of excellent state and private schooling in the area including, Queenswood School (11-18 years), Dame Alice Owens School (years 11-18), Heath Mount School (3yrs – 11yrs) and St Edmunds College (11yrs – 18 yrs).

Directions

From junction 24 of the M25 head north into Potters Bar and the turn right onto the A1000, Hatfield Road. After about two miles, turn right into Kentish lane. In 2.3 miles turn right into Cucumber Lane and after 0.2 miles turn left into Little Berkhamsted Lane. Continue into Robins Nest Hill and turn right into Bucks Alley, then turn left into Ashendene Road. On passing the Bakers Arms, turn right into Well Row. The driveway will be found on the right hand side as the lane bears left.

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Ref: STA110146
Interested in this property?
Guide Price
From £1,500,000