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SOUTH FACING – Almost 4000 square foot of prestigious living space is this 5 double bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5 reception room detached family home with 180 degree views over rolling countryside and of the London Skyline. Set back off Church Lane and accessed via a deep carriage in and out gated driveway with parking for multiple cars as well as an integral double garage with electric roller doors.

The property has been designed so that the majority of the rooms benefit from dual aspect views out onto the south facing rear garden and stunning views beyond. The current ground floor accommodations offers an 18 feet dining hall and 20 feet lounge as well as a modern 18 feet kitchen with large bay window, fitted base and eye level units with Island and Larder served by a separate utility. There is a snug/sitting room, 5th bedroom with luxuriously fitted shower room and four additional rooms currently being used for business purposes. This space could easily be opened up into one large room or converted into an annexe, especially as it has separate side access.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, each with stunning views, including a Master Suite with walk in dressing room and additional dressing area, luxuriously fitted 4 piece en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub.

To the exterior of the property there is the private rear garden, mostly laid to lawn, with patio areas, storage sheds and side access, mature shrubs and trees as well as mature flower beds. There is a lean-to providing useful covered storage. Graveled carriage driveway.

This idyll represents the best of rural living — open space, greenery and views over rolling countryside — while still allowing easy access to the City. Additionally, there is nearby access to hundreds of acres of Woodland Trust Woods including Broxbourne Woods. These nearby countryside areas represent a fabulous opportunity for walking and cycling.

4700 sq feet – HALF AN ACRE – The Old Dairy is a spacious family home with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 receptions, New Tom Howley Kitchen, 2 gated driveways and an Annex situated in the sought after hamlet of Chapmore End on the outskirts of Bengeo. The property has been refurbished and decorated by the current owners and combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom and bathroom accommodation. Of particular note is the open plan kitchen/dining room with exposed beam detailing and attractive central fire place and bi-fold doors onto the garden. The kitchen is designed by Tom Howley and is fitted with a range of wall and base units, and a selection of appliances. Three sets of French doors lead out to the garden. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom fitted in a contemporary style and there are five further bedrooms and four bathrooms including the annex accommodation.

The Old Dairy is situated in Chapmore End, a small hamlet equidistant from Ware and Hertford. There is a nearby public house in the village whilst the county towns of Hertford and Ware provide a broad selection of shops including Sainsburys, Waitrose and Tesco’s together with a number of boutique shops and restaurants. There is also a broad selection of both private and state schools in the area. Communications are excellent by both road and rail. Fast and frequent trains leave Hertford North (Moorgate 44 minutes) and Hertford East (Liverpool Street 50 minutes) or alternatively Broxbourne Station (Liverpool Street in 32 minutes). Access to the A1M is within 10 miles and the A10 is 2 miles distant.

6750 + sq ft – A Georgian Landmark Detached House with PERIOD FEATURES & every luxury & modern convenience comprising 8 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 6 BATHROOMS, 3 RECEPTIONS, STUNNING Mark Wilkinson KITCHEN, VERANDAH, GARAGING, PARKING, MANICURED WALLED GARDENS & only 7 minutes walk from M&S SIMPLY FOODS & the Town with EAST & NORTH BR.

Step into the Grand Entrance Hallway with its galleried landing up to the first floor arch window allowing light to pour down. A grand stair case climbs the walls leading to the 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Enter the Mark Wilkinson kitchen with its stunning centre piece island, beautifully carved granite, floor to ceiling base and eye level units inset Butler sink, gas range hob and integrated appliances – a large utility off to the right serves the kitchen. French doors lead to the veranda and garden beyond.

Reception Rooms include a large dining room with Oak flooring, feature fireplace and Sash window, A drawing room with Oak flooring, feature fireplace and French Doors that lead to the Veranda and garden and a study with sash window.

The exterior: Approached via electric gates Mangrove Hall actually has its own private postcode, a driveway large enough to park 5/6 cars. The WEST FACING WALLED GARDENS reap the rewards of the sun until the bitter end of the day, its boarders planted with privacy trees, shrubs and plants. A gardeners paradise.

Just a short walk to the town and both train lines plus catchment to all the best local public and private schools many with an outstanding ofsted report. Viewings Strictly By appointment only.