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A sympathetically and extensively restored family residence, dating back to 1485 (battle of Bosworth and start of the Tudors) and providing extensive and flexible accommodation of substantial proportions. The home has been thoughtfully displayed, combining a high specification with the numerous character features of the original house.

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Set at the head of a private tree-lined drive and courtyard the property benefits from being in this quiet semi-rural setting yet has the peace of mind of having nearby neighbours and in no way feels isolated.

Enter via the spacious entrance hallway where you are met by an abundance of natural light and period features. The hugely impressive front aspect living/drawing room comprises of various exposed timbers, a red brick inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and a secondary gas living flame effect wood burning stove. The west wing of the home also features a cloakroom/WC. An inner hallway leads through to the home’s office, dining room and family room. The family room is a charming and cosy space with large red brick arched fireplace, wood burning stove and exposed timbers. The kitchen consists of an extensive range of base/eye level units, granite worktops, slate flooring, kitchen island and various integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, through a set of French doors is the orangery, where one can sit and enjoy the lovely gardens. An oak staircase leads to the first-floor landing, with doors to both bedrooms five and six each with their own en-suite. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room, pantry, and secondary cloakroom/WC. The ground floor of the home features primarily underfloor heating.

Chain Free – A unique and contemporary detached family home located in the picturesque village of Sandon, Buntingford. This stunning purpose-built residence is set in an elevated position with unparalleled views across paddocks and Sandon’s open countryside.

Enter the home via entrance hallway, providing access to the dual aspect living room, kitchen/dining living room, cloak room/WC, utility room and cloak cupboard. The kitchen/dining room has again been tastefully decorated with double glazed window to side and full height bi-fold doors to side/rear allowing for unobstructed views of the garden and countryside beyond. The kitchen comprises of a range of base/eye level units, breakfast bar, moulded worktops, inset four ring ceramic hob, double oven, integrated fridge freezer and boiling water tap. The kitchen/dining room also features underfloor heating and is served by a separate utility room.

To the first floor landing, accessed via a feature staircase with glass balustrade and leading to the home’s three/four bedrooms. The principal bedroom truly is an impressive space with semi-vaulted ceilings, integrated wardrobes, fully tiled en-suite and a picturesque Juliet balcony with incredible views out across paddocks and the countryside beyond. The third bedroom has been constructed with a view to being two separate rooms and the vendor will undertake said work should the buyer wish. Each of the bedrooms again feature underfloor heating and are served by an attractive family bathroom.

Externally the property is approached by a set of electric gates to a large stone chipping drive with more than ample parking, leading to a double garage with loft storage. The rear garden is predominantly laid-to-lawn with landscaped planting and borders. A sizeable wrap round sun terrace is located at the immediate rear of the house, with separate raised seating area. The garden study/studio is fully insulated with electric power and heating.

Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this beautiful four bedroom, three bathroom bungalow in the charming Hertfordshire village of Widford. This delightful property is simply bursting with elegance, style and sophistication, employing inspired design to bring perfectly proportioned living space alongside some unusual and fabulously creative features. All of the bedrooms and the family bathroom are intelligently located in a private wing of the house, with a guest cloakroom accessible from the main hallway perfectly placed for family and visitors. The house sits unobtrusively within the glorious countryside that surrounds it, with the clever layout making the absolute best of the stunning views across the arable farmland to the rear and on to the distant woodland beyond. Glazed double doors open directly into the rear garden from two of the bedrooms and the lounge, whilst the fabulous kitchen/dining/family room opens out onto the rear patio through a huge set of four panel folding doors.

Accommodation:
This is an extremely attractive and appealing property, exhibiting throughout the premium quality design, materials and craftsmanship that have clearly been invested in it, and this begins as one approaches from the roadside. A neat entrance welcomes you into the large expanse of driveway with parking for a great many cars, that sweeps around the lawn across the full frontage of the property. Square cut hedges and decorative fencing enclose the substantial front grounds, which boast a nice lawn, neat flower borders across the front of the house and a painted garden shed.

Corner Cottage – This stunning three bedroom, fully bespoke, detached property that is superbly established on a beautiful wrap-around plot. Positioned within this extremely sought after rural location enjoying views over open countryside, the property is conveniently located just a short drive from Bayford Rail Station, local shops and reputable schools.

Enter via the entrance porch and in through the front door that welcomes you into an impressive entrance lobby leading to a ground floor of bright spacious rooms. Towards the rear of the property is a modern kitchen which has been wonderfully designed with fitted appliances, kitchen island and a range of base and eye level units. The kitchen is served by the utility room with useful side access. The right-hand side of the property features the large triple aspect living room with gas burning stove and bi-folding doors out to the garden. The remainder of ground floor comprises of a front aspect study room and downstairs cloakroom/WC.

To the first-floor landing where the property’s premium feel continues. The landing leads on to the principal bedroom which boasts fitted wardrobes and a tastefully decorated 3-piece en-suite. The principal bedroom showcases open views of the rear garden and countryside beyond. The first floor consists of a further two double bedrooms and are served by a well-furnished family bathroom.

To the exterior of the property where the beautifully landscaped garden comes into its own with initial raised patio entertainment area, mature shrubs, built-in irrigation system and being predominantly laid-to-lawn. The rear garden has stunning views of the countryside beyond. The rear of the property also features the gated driveway and a purpose-built studio/garage.

A thoroughly attractive, 4-bedroom detached property, offering exceptionally spacious living accommodation over two levels and a stunning South facing rear garden. The property has been refurbished to a high standard and is set within the popular semi-rural location of Newgate Street Village.

Enter via the bright entrance hallway with space for boots/coats and doors that lead to two large reception rooms and downstairs cloakroom. The kitchen/diner consists of a range of base and eye level units with integrated BOSCH appliances, breakfast bar, separate pantry and enjoys light from the front aspect window. To the rear of the property is the expansive living room with fireplace and incorporated cast iron log burning stove. The ground floor also benefits from two generously sized double bedrooms, with one featuring fitted wardrobes and a further neatly finished four-piece family bathroom.

Moving upstairs to the first-floor landing which leads to two stunning and well-proportioned bedrooms with one principal en-suite and an attractive family bathroom. The principal bedroom looks over the expansive rear garden via two Juliet balconies and benefits from a dressing room and an en-suite. The second bedroom again overlooks the rear garden and features its own walkthrough dresser.

The exterior of the property features the impressive and fully landscaped 130ft south facing garden. Consisting of an initial sun terrace and entertainment area with the remainder of the garden being predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and trees. Returning to the front of the property is the extensive gated driveway, providing ample off-road parking for multiple cars.

Newgate Street Village benefits from various local pubs/restaurants, with the property being within catchment to the hugely popular Ponsbourne St Mary’s C of E School. Both Cuffley and Bayford Stations are just a short drive away, both with direct links into central London.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this handsome and imposing detached family house set in private grounds exceeding half an acre. This spacious and versatile accommodation has been extended and completely renovated in recent years to create a well-presented, modern family home.

Enter via the front door, into a spacious entrance hallway. The fully re-fitted kitchen features a range of new integrated appliances, quartz workshops, and modern units. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room. There is a stunning, almost 10 meter long, dual-aspect family room at the rear of the home with an exposed brick ‘feature’ fireplace, log-burning stove and skylight. The remainder of the ground floor comprises of a spacious and well-lit, dual-aspect living room, formal dining room, study and cloakroom/WC. All flooring, windows, fitted storage space, plumbing, roofing, electrics and doors throughout the property are new. The ground floor also has the added benefit of underfloor heating.

A stunning split-landing staircase leads to the first-floor landing of the home. There are five bedrooms in total, all new bathrooms and a re-modelled luxury principle suite, with a new walk in wardrobe and bathroom facilities. Each of the bathrooms also feature underfloor heating.

To the exterior, the property sits centrally within its half an acre plot, offering extremely private gardens with a gated sweeping driveway entrance, garage and parking for numerous vehicles. The beautiful wrap round garden is visible throughout the entire house and the property benefits from lots of natural light. There is also a recently constructed outbuilding with electricity and running water that can serve well as a home-office.

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.

Simply Homes are delighted to market this rarely available and extended four-bedroom semi-detached property in the popular village of Bayford, Hertford. The residence is set superbly in a quiet cul-de-sac location, within the highly sought after Bayfordbury Estate and just 2.5miles from Hertford town.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of large entrance hallway, with plenty of space for boots and coats. The hallway then leads to a double aspect kitchen, which really feels like the hub of the home and features a range of base/eye level units and integrated appliances. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room. The rear aspect conservatory really showcases the plot with completely unobstructed views of the garden. The ground floor also consists of a cloakroom/WC and two large reception rooms, currently acting as the living room and formal dining room.

To the first-floor landing, where there are four good sized bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. The principle bedroom is dual aspect and features its own en-suite bathroom.

Externally the home boasts a mature and approximately 200ft garden to the rear, predominately laid-to-lawn with paved patio seating area and mature well stocked tree and plant borders enclosed by panel fencing, outside tap and various storage sheds. The front of the property features the additional benefit of a large driveway and double garage, providing off-street parking for several cars.

Bayford is one of the more highly regarded villages within Hertfordshire and is within easy access to various road and rail links; Bayford train station (0.8 miles/10min walk) servicing London’s Moorgate station, with Broxbourne station service to London Liverpool Street and Hatfield (15min drive) with trains 25min into London Kings Cross. Hertford Town (3 miles) with its range of great schools, shops and restaurants and Little Berkhamsted’s local village shop (1.6 miles) are also within easy access.

Summary:
Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this delightful three bedroom, two bathroom detached bungalow set in a quiet residential area on the favoured south side of Hertford. Enjoying a long driveway leading up to the detached garage, a deceptively large garden with brick built greenhouse and a super conservatory, this lovely home has a wonderful open aspect to the front overlooking a generous green space. Bungalows like this rarely come to the market, so this property presents an amazing opportunity. The home is in need of modernisation and offers fantastic scope to extend both on the ground floor and into the loft (STPP).

Accommodation:
The fully enclosed porch leads into an open plan dining room of really good size and proportions, generously lit by a large double window to the front. The bedrooms are nicely spaced through the house, with one at the front and the other two towards the rear. Each of them is a good size and certainly any of them would function equally as well in alternative roles should they not all be needed as bedrooms. Home office, hobby room, gym, TV room, library/reading room all fall readily to mind, but there are many others of course.

A nice feature, adding a whole extra layer of practicality and flexibility, are the two separate bathrooms. One of them has a shower and the other a fitted bath with shower attachment and screen.

The kitchen is a good size and has been cleverly designed to make maximum use of the space available. An extensive range of wall and floor mounted cupboards ensure more than ample storage space and extensive food preparation areas, still leaving plenty of room for the necessary appliances, either free standing or easily integrated. This room is certainly large enough to be slightly adjusted to incorporate a breakfast bar if needed for those grab and go meal times.

Simply Homes are delighted to bring to the market this lovely family home on the ever popular south side of Hertford. Featuring 3 bedrooms and a stunning kitchen/dining room, this substantially extended property is in immaculate decorative order throughout and enjoys an enviable location close to the highly rated Morgan’s Primary School and Richard Hale Senior School. Set in a quiet residential area just a few minutes from the wonderful Hertfordshire countryside yet within easy reach of the centre of Hertford with it’s wide ranging shops, restaurants and bars, along with two mainline stations giving speedy access into central London, this fabulous property ticks all the boxes for modern family life.

Accommodation:
The front door opens into a good sized reception hall which then opens into the generously proportioned lounge. This is a large, well shaped room giving plenty of options for how to furnish and lay it out to best meet your needs. Three windows virtually fill the whole wall to the front, blessing the room with an abundance of natural light and glazed double doors enhance this further, opening directly from the lounge into the huge kitchen/dining room. These rooms link splendidly together, making them effectively one open plan space, yet keeping the useful ability to separate them from each other if required.

The kitchen/dining room is the absolute star of this house, occupying over half of the ground floor footprint and inspiring a WOW moment every time you walk into it. This is a large room at nearly twenty feet by over sixteen feet and is cleverly and stylishly designed to make full use of the substantial space available.

Tranquil town centre location – An outstanding and private 3-bedroom, semi-detached, town house with unobstructed views over Hertfordshire’s River Lea, exclusive mooring rights and just a stones throw from both Hertford North & East train station.

Enter via the entrance hallway with downstairs shower room with quartz tiles, additional kitchen/utility room with granite worktops, rear aspect UPVC wood style patio doors leading to the rear decked garden. The ground floor also features a double bedroom which has been converted from the integrated garage.

To the first floor where there are two good sized bedrooms and a recently re-fitted, fully tiled 3-piece family bathroom with coloured cut glass borders, quartz floor tiles and Aqualisa high pressure power shower.

To the second floor and into the kitchen/living room, featuring a range of base and eye level units, granite worktops, new oven, and a separate work-top breakfast bar. The kitchen also features several integrated appliances and a large butler sink. The UPVC double sliding doors open out onto the large full-length balcony with glass balustrade and exceptional river views.

The exterior of the property features a new composite decked garden with access to the river which also has mooring rights (also great for fishing and kayaking). The garden is a fantastic place to sit all year round with views over the allotments, river, woodland and countryside beyond. The 2nd floor balcony also features views over the Victorian rooftops of Folly Island. Towards the front of the property which features brand new and attractive cladding and windows. The property also benefits from off-road parking and additional storage in the garage.

Located within the much sought after town location of Hertford, offering easy access to the town centre, Hertford East train station and within the catchment area for the exceptional local schools.

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to market this beautiful family home that has been tastefully updated by its current owner. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, a lounge/dining room with a feature fireplace and patio doors out to the rear garden.

The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property with a door to the rear garden.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a stylish re-fitted bathroom.

Externally, the property boasts a tiered, landscaped rear garden with two separate patio areas and a large driveway to the front, providing off road parking for multiple cars.
There is a garage adjoining the property and the rear portion has been partially converted and is used as work from home space/playroom with a door to the rear accessed via the garden.

The Brambles is a small private cul-de-sac located in the popular hamlet of Oaklands. The area itself offers local shops, a renowned primary school and access to fabulous open countryside. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found a short drive away in Welwyn Garden City. There are excellent rail links in the nearby villages of Knebworth & Digswell (Welwyn North) which are approximately 5 minutes by car, while the A1(M) junction 6 is also close by.