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Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this absolutely charming 19th Century farmhouse (Grade-II listed) set in substantial grounds on the outskirts of Nazeing. This is a very special property indeed, offering a series of large yet elegant rooms that enjoy an absolute wealth of original features that have been painstakingly preserved and enhanced to offer generously proportioned accommodation that is full of authentic period character yet is also eminently suitable for modern family life. Four very large bedrooms and a stunning family bathroom occupy the first floor of this gorgeous detached residence, whilst the ground floor boasts four spacious reception rooms, a large farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room and a fabulous utility/laundry/boot room with a well placed guest cloakroom. This is a rare opportunity to live in a quintessential English farmhouse presented in immaculate condition inside and out, with space to provide equestrian facilities and yet easily connected to the vibrant and popular towns that are dotted around it.

Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this absolutely stunning property, set in the fully rural, wonderfully secluded location of Carneles Green, yet only a few minutes drive from the bustling town of Broxbourne. This unique Grade-II and idyllic home started life as a lovely country cottage and has now been sympathetically and stylishly expanded and extended into a beautiful country house, offering all the facilities that a modern family requires yet maintaining a real period feel, and all set in a stunning location in which houses very rarely becomes available. This is a real “once in a lifetime” opportunity to live in the countryside yet stay connected to the useful facilities of a large town, and get into London Liverpool Street in twenty seven minutes by train, or onto the London Underground network within thirteen minutes.

Accommodation:
The original entrance doorway opens into the large, linked dining room and living room, which form the major part of the original cottage ground floor, with both spaces merging seamlessly around the large central chimney. On one side is a lovely open brick built hearth and an ornate curved brick lintel. On the other side an old oak lintel frames a wood burner sitting on an attractive slate base. Well lit by multiple windows on all four aspects and with glazed double doors opening onto the garden at one end this is a truly flexible and attractive area that could fulfil a myriad of functions, easily adapting to your own lifestyle needs. Painted beams set into the ceiling provide an elegantly stylish link from old to new.

Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this absolutely charming chalet property set in substantial grounds within the lovely semi-rural Hertfordshire village of Letty Green. Surrounded by open countryside yet just a few minutes from the bustling centre of the county town of Hertford, this five bedroom, three bathroom property enjoys well proportioned and spacious accommodation with a large detached garage/workshop and loft rooms that really enhance the flexibility of this terrific family home. Already a spacious and well specified residence, this property also represents a fabulous development opportunity, subject to the usual consents.

Accommodation:
The solid wood front door, with decorative frosted glass panels, opens into a spacious L shaped entrance hall, enhanced by the centrally positioned staircase boasting ornate turned banisters with a delightful shaped decorative handrail. Intelligent design positions the three ground floor bedrooms and the family bathroom in one wing of the house, leaving the remaining family areas to flow nicely together with each other, supported by a perfectly placed guest cloakroom.
The living room is a great example of the easy connections throughout the property, with a glass sliding door opening out onto the rear garden, a single door giving access from the hallway and glazed double doors connecting readily through to the dining room. This is a nicely proportioned room, full of natural daylight thanks to the glass door and other windows and with a traditional open fireplace in exposed brickwork providing an attractive focal point as well as welcome winter warmth.
The adjacent dining room is fabulous. Again, well proportioned and comfortably large enough for a substantial dining suite and additional occasional furniture besides, the room is nicely lit by windows to two aspects and enjoys seamless access to the adjoining rooms by way of two sets of attractive glazed panel double doors.

Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence occupying the ground floor of one wing of Gilston Park House, one of Hertfordshire’s most delightful Grade-II listed baronial halls. Designed and constructed in 1852 by the renowned architect Philip Hardwick for John Hodgson, a wealthy landowner and High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, the house is part of the Gilston Park Estate enjoying 13 acres of wonderfully landscaped grounds that include two tennis courts, a lake and exquisite formal gardens designed in the Italian style that was so de rigueur at that time. The grand Neo-Gothic Victorian manor house is an absolute visual feast, with ornate chimneys and gable ends and a central castellated clock tower, never failing to deliver the wow factor every time you see it, and the interior is just as dramatically imposing and beautiful. The residence occupies a prime position within the house, enabling direct access out into the garden from the kitchen, making the adjacent outdoor space usable for you and your fortunate guests.

Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this absolutely stunning five bedroom, three bathroom family home in the highly desirable SG13 area of Hertford. Enjoying an enviable position in a quiet residential road, within the catchment area of the extremely highly rated Simon Balle School, and just a few minutes by foot from the centre of Hertford which boasts a huge selection of shops, restaurants, bars and pubs, this exceptionally well appointed property ticks all the boxes for modern family living. Sitting on a generous plot, with ample frontage and a large rear garden, this lovely house has been the subject of a substantial expansion and upgrade programme in recent years, and is presented in immaculate condition. Enhancements include underfloor heating throughout the house and built in speakers in all reception rooms and bedrooms. An intelligent and stylish layout makes the very best use of the large, well proportioned space, there is a very pretty summer house in the garden with power and light connected, and the fabulous bedroom suite on the second floor is ideal for some quiet adult time or as an integrated bedsit for a young person still living at home.

Accommodation:
It is very clear to see that all of the work carried out on this property has been designed and implemented to the very highest standards of materials and craftsmanship, and this starts with the solid wood front door with obscured glass panel to the side that leads you into the entrance hall. The attractive hallway that greets you is stylish and elegant, with solid wood doors opening onto the family room, living room, the perfectly placed guest cloakroom, and a neat under stairs cupboard. The beautifully made wooden staircase boasts muted back lights within the risers, bringing a lovely ambience to what is usually just a functional space and there is a welcoming view along the hallway through to the large kitchen/dining room and into the garden beyond.

Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this stunning family home in immaculate decorative order throughout. Placed in the delightful rural location of Bull’s Green in Datchworth this property offers spacious and versatile living with a clean, modern style, yet is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with all the charm of local village life at your fingertips.

Accommodation:
The house has a modern, stylish yet homely feel, and this appeal starts right at the entrance, where you are welcomed by an attractive beamed and tiled porch leading to the impressive solid wood double doors. Inside, the spacious hallway is flooded with natural light from the glazed panels to the front and the window to the side aspect. The hallway extends through an open access to the large dining/family room, and via an inner hallway to the living room, a small storage room, the stairs and conveniently placed downstairs cloakroom.

The living room is well lit by large dual aspect windows, is a good size and shape to accommodate any number of furniture options you may wish, and has a really stylish modern wood burner in the centre of the outside wall. This will be a super cosy room on those chilly winter evenings.
The large dining/family room is simply stunning. With two sets of infinity doors leading to the garden as well as two large sky lights, this room is bathed in natural light and is perfect as a living and entertaining space all year round. Again, the size and shape of this room gives you plenty of options as to how you furnish and use it and benefits from some lovely touches like the modern integrated wood burner and the vertical designer radiators.

SOLD OFFLINE VIA OUR DISCREET MARKETING SERVICE – An immaculate 1930’s detached 4/5-bedroom family home set upon a private tree lined plot, located within the popular ‘Fordwich Rise’ and a stone’s throw from Hertford Town Centre and Hertford North Train line.

Enter via the light and airy hallway with various space for coats and boots, leading to the dual aspect living room with large front aspect window, feature fireplace and rear French doors. An inner hallway leads to the extended kitchen, featuring a range of base and eye level units, various integrated appliances, and rear aspect bi-fold doors out to the garden. The kitchen then leads through to another inner hallway with an additional reception, serving as a study and a shower room.

To the first-floor landing, leading to five good sized bedrooms, with fitted wardrobes to three of said bedrooms. The first-floor bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom and a secondary shower room.

To the exterior of the property is a wraparound rear garden, comprising of an initial paved entertainment space, mature trees, flower beds and being predominantly laid to lawn. The property is set back from the road, and from the front enjoys a pleasant view of the tree-lined turning. The block paved driveway provides parking and gated access to the garden.

Fordwich Rise is a popular residential road located on the west side of the town of Hertford, being walking distance to the local schools and both train lines with links to London’s Liverpool Street and Kings Cross.

A rarely available 4-double bedroom detached family home situated on the desirable south side of Hertford on the ever-popular Mandeville Road. The home provides flexible accommodation across two floors and is conveniently located a stone’s throw from Hertford Town Centre and Hertford North train line.

Enter via the covered entrance porch into the reception hall with cloakroom/WC, leading to the sizeable front aspect study. From the dining room, leads on to the extended living room consisting of various storage, and an abundance of light via the skylight and French doors. At the rear of the property is the kitchen, featuring a range of fitted units and appliances, kitchen island and bi-fold doors to the garden. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room and additionally the converted garage that can serve as an additional reception room or bedroom.

To the first-floor landing, where there are four double bedrooms, with the principle bedroom benefitting from an en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes. The first floor also features a 3-piece family bathroom and additional fitted storage in the second and third bedrooms.

The exterior of the property consists of a large driveway with scope to extend further and access to the integral garage/workshop. The large rear, well tendered, private garden is mostly laid to lawn and has been nicely landscaped with mature shrubs, large initial patio area and raised rear decking. The garden features superb unobstructed views of the Hertfordshire countryside.

The property is a short walking distance to both Hertford North/East lines, Hertford Town and Catchment for Abel Smith Primary (Ofsted Outstanding), Simon Balle Straight through School, Richard Hale boys secondary, Presdales girls secondary & Morgans Primary. Mandeville road also benefits from its own hourly bus service to Hertford Town Centre.

Doebridge Farm House – A Grade-II listed 3920sq ft property on 2+ acre plot, perfectly nestled on the fringes of the village of Sandon, Buntingford. This residence consists of a detached four-bedroom family home with much of the character retained and a large, detached barn, offering scope to convert into a second dwelling.

Enter via a spacious entrance hall, with plenty of space for boots and coats. The hallway leads to the impressive 31ft living room, which really feels like the hub of the home and showcases the plot that the property is positioned on with unobstructed views of the garden. The kitchen features an abundance of character, a range of base and eye level units, various freestanding appliances and is served by a utility room with cloakroom/WC and rear aspect boot room.

To the first-floor landing, via a central staircase and leading onto the four double bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, with the two larger of the bedrooms also benefitting from an en-suite.

Externally the front of the property enjoys gated access to the gravel driveway leading to the large barn and offering potential to be converted and made into a separate dwelling (STPP). The 2acre+ grounds are a real focal point of the home, with it being fully enclosed, enjoying a southerly aspect and is predominantly laid-to-lawn with mature trees, shrubs and a patio entertainment area to soak up the far-reaching views in those summer evenings.

Sandon is a charming village surrounded by unspoilt farmland and countryside located 5.9 (approx.) miles from Buntingford town centre and 5 miles (approx.) from the thriving market town of Royston which has a mainline station and excellent range of amenities. The village is also well placed for access to Baldock Railway Station & Ashwell and Morden Railway Station which provides consistent Great Northern and Thameslink services into London King’s Cross, in under 45 minutes and Cambridge in under 30 minutes.

A four-bedroom semi-detached family home, located in the highly sought after and ever popular village of Brickendon. Positioned just off the village green with its well equipped children’s play area. A short walk also leads to the local village pub.

This property, set within a beautiful mature plot, offers superb potential to remodel and extend (STPP) as required. It is centrally heated (oil) and all windows are double glazed.

The ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hallway with WC, fireplace and staircase up to the first floor. A sizeable and dual aspect living room with feature fireplace, bay window and adjacent office. The rear aspect kitchen/breakfast room consists of a range of base/eye level units and various free-standing appliances. The kitchen is served by a separate utility and formal dining room.

To the first-floor landing, comprising of four good-sized bedrooms (including the 20ft principal bedroom with its fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room). There is a family bathroom that serves the remaining three bedrooms.

To the exterior, a particularly attractive feature of the property with mature and well-established gardens to both front and rear. There is a summer house at the top of the main garden and a greenhouse in the back garden. There is the additional benefit of a large sweeping driveway and detached double garage, providing ample off street parking.

The home is set in the heart of the attractive village of Brickendon, Hertfordshire approximately 3.5 miles south of Hertford. The property is encompassed by greenbelt countryside with Bayford railway line serving London’s Kings Cross and Moorgate less than 1/2 a mile away. The area also offers an excellent selection of highly regarded private schools including Queenswood, Haileybury College and Heath Mount. Close by is Broxbourne Woods, Hertfordshire’s only National Nature Reserve. The Farmer’s Boy and Brickendon Golf club are also nearby via a short walk.

A thoroughly attractive, 5-double bedroom detached property, offering exceptionally spacious living accommodation across two levels. Recently modernised to an exacting standard throughout with luxuriously finished kitchen and bathrooms. Set in the hugely popular, no-through road of Richardson Crescent.

Enter via the entrance porch leading to the central entrance hallway with a central staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor offers two reception rooms, including a study and rear aspect living room. The luxuriously re-fitted kitchen/dining/family room (John Ladbury) features quartz worktops, a central kitchen island, base/eye level units, sliding doors and various Miele/Siemens/ Fisher & Paykal integrated appliances (built-in coffee machine, x2 fan ovens, 1x warming drawer, double fridge freezer, Quooker hot tap and 5-ring gas hob/extractor. The kitchen/dining room is served by a separate, re-fitted utility room. The ground floor also features a cloakroom/WC and a large double garage that is currently being utilised as a games room, whilst retaining parking for two cars.

To the first floor, offering a generous sized landing leading to the five large double bedrooms all with four of the bedrooms having fitted wardrobes and two luxuriously fitted en-suite bathrooms to the two larger bedrooms. The principle bedroom also has its own walk-through dresser and air-conditioning. A beautifully finished family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The central landing wraps around the staircase with a lovely glass balustrade.

Externally the main garden has been beautifully landscaped with a sheltered patio to the immediate rear and a raised upper lawn with a range of mature bushes, plants and shrubs helping with privacy. The garden is a fantastic entertainment space all year round with the sheltered patio/BBQ area featuring seating and an outdoor log burner. The front of the property is predominantly block paved and provides parking for numerous vehicles.

Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this charming four bedroom, two bathroom detached family home in a delightful rural setting, yet just minutes from Wormley and Broxbourne. This elegant period property displays a wealth of traditional craftsmanship and materials, with an abundance of period features still retained, such as solid wood and stone tiled floors, a beautiful fireplace in the living room, a gorgeous conservatory and a usable basement with direct access by stairs from the entrance hall as well as an intriguing solid wood trapdoor within the floor of the conservatory.