Hay Farm House is a splendid Grade II Listed heritage property dating back to circa 16th century. Step back into history and into a country setting in the centre of the picturesque village of Therfield, North Herts. with gastro pub, churches and school. This 4 bedroom home has easy access to Cambridge, the main routes from the A505, A10 and within reach of the A1.

The ground floor has a welcoming reception hall with tile flooring, exposed timber beams and a cast-iron stove, while doors lead to the main ground floor reception rooms. The impressive, 21ft sitting room has wooden floorboards, a grand inglenook fireplace and two window seats looking out across the rear garden. There’s also a wood-panelled formal dining room, also with a large fireplace, as well as a study and a conservatory, with attractive stained-glass, leaded windows. The kitchen and dining area has wooden units, a central butcher’s block island with an integrated hob and extractor fan, an Aga and space for a breakfast table for informal dining.

The first floor has four double bedrooms, accessed via two separate staircases, as well as two large family bathrooms, both of which have dual washbasins, roll-top bathtubs and separate shower units. The second floor has two attic roms, as well as a further bathroom.

Viewings are recommended to appreciate this property.

This property has 1.2 acres of land.

Outside

The property has a gravel driveway at the front, with triple Heritage garages. There are two further outbuildings – the study and the barn, which provides more than 500 square feet of storage or workshop space. An ideal situation for working from home and enjoying country life in a peaceful and uplifting setting.

The house has an attractive garden to the rear, which includes areas of lawn, paved terracing, colourful and well-maintained border flowerbeds, various shrubs and established trees. There’s also a vegetable garden and two peaceful, secluded ponds.

Situation

The property is set in the idyllic village of Therfield, 16 miles south-west of Cambridge city centre, close to the town of Royston. Therfield has a local pub, a village hall, two churches and an outstanding-rated primary school, while Royston has a variety of further amenities, including shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and cafés. Royston also provides further schooling, including several outstanding-rated primary schools and two secondary schools. Royston’s mainline station offers direct services to Cambridge and London Kings Cross, and by road, the A1 and M11 are both easily accessible.

Directions

From Cambridge, take the A1134/Trumpington Road south away from the city centre and at the roundabout for the M11, take the second exit onto the A10/Cambridge Road. After nine miles on the A10, at the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A505. Continue straight ahead at the next roundabout to stay on the A505, then at the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Baldock Road. Turn right onto Therfield Road, and after two miles, you will find the property on the left-hand side, just after passing the village green.