Features listProperty type: 4-bedroom
House, Detached for sale
Number of bedrooms: 4
Number of bathrooms: 2
Number of receptions: 3
Parking: Off Road
This superb and extremely spacious Lodge has enjoyed a chequered history and dates back to the early Victorian era, when it was original a Farm Managers Lodge, before the land was given, by the Able-Smiths for development with the creation of the Chapmore End Reform School, which is now the site of the sought after Courtyard Mews conversion.
Occupying an overall plot in excess of one third of an acre, the property also enjoys great flexibility within the arrangement of its accommodation and the potential to create an independent annexe, if required.
Situated within this rural setting, surrounded by open countryside, the property is conveniently located, being within easy access of Hertford Town Centre which offers an array of shops, catering for day to day requirements, a selection of eateries from around the globe and a choice of British Rail Stations, providing direct links to London’s Liverpool Street and Kings Cross.
Reputable schools, accommodating most ages and abilities are also close to hand, whilst the surrounding countryside offers a wealth of leisure and recreational facilities, to accommodate most interests.
A gothic timber door with brass furniture and carriage style courtesy light affords access to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY Original window to side and Victorian style tiled floor. Part obscure glazed panelled door to:
SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL 25’3 x 9’ Feature decorative fireplace with Victorian tiled hearth, marble surround and timber mantle. Double airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater, adjacent Honeywell programmer controls, slatted shelving and with high level storage above. Access to loft, dado rail, three double thermostatically controlled radiators, two telephone points and superb solid oak flooring. Part obscure glazed casement doors to dining room, original part glazed doors to sitting room and farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room and original panelled doors to bedrooms one, two, three, refurbished bathroom and:
RECENTLY REFURBISHED CLOAKROOM Ideal Standard suite comprising: contemporary circular wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and low flush w.c. Recess halogen spotlighting, extractor fan and ceramic tiled flooring.
FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16’5 x 14’9 (Max) Dual aspect with double glazed windows to side and rear. Fitted with a range of base units with solid oak working surfaces, incorporating butler style sink unit with Victorian tiled splashbacks and cupboards below. Oil-fired triple oven Aga with twin hot plates, decorative tiled splashback and timber canopy above. Two built-in storage cupboards, integrated Hoover AAA Rated dishwasher, space for large American style fridge/freezer, telephone point and superb solid oak flooring. Access to laundry area and ledge and brace door to:
WALK-IN PANTRY 5’10 x 3’7 With fitted shelving and electric light connected.
LAUNDRY AREA Recently installed Worcester oil-fired, self-condensing central heating boiler, which also serves the domestic hot water. Space with plumbing for washing machine and quarry tiled flooring. Part multi pane glazed stable door to rear.
GOOD SIZED DINING ROOM 15’4 x 11’9 Twin double glazed windows to rear, overlooking the garden. Decorative ceiling rose and coving, double thermostatically controlled radiator and superb solid oak flooring. Return part obscure glazed casement doors to reception hall and access to:
DELIGHTFUL SITTING ROOM 19’2 x 17’ Dual aspect with double glazed casement doors to rear and double glazed window to front, enjoying far reaching views and with double thermostatically controlled radiator below. Feature cast iron open fireplace with Victorian tiled slips, slate hearth and decorative stone surround and mantle with inset marble. Decorative ceiling rose and coving, recess eyeball spotlighting, bespoke cabinet with shelving above, dado rail, additional double thermostatically controlled radiator, T.V. point and superb solid oak flooring. Return original part glazed door to reception hall and Gothic style ledge and brace door to:
THE DEN 19’7 x 7’8 Turning staircase to first floor with cupboard below and double glazed window to front, again enjoying views. Recess eyeball spotlighting and electric might storage heater. Timber panelled door to:
SHOWER/WET ROOM 9’8 x 7’11 Suite comprising: Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.c. with timber seat and large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower, curtain and rail. Obscure glazed window to side, recess spotlighting, extractor fan, night storage heater and ceramic tiled flooring.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 14’5 x 11’6 Dual aspect with secondary glazed windows to front and side and with double thermostatically controlled radiator below. Picture rail.
BEDROOM TWO 14’3 x 11’2 Again dual aspect with secondary glazed windows to front and side, with thermostatically controlled radiators below. Decorative coved ceiling, recess eyeball spotlighting and feature open fireplace on tiled hearth.
BEDROOM THREE 13’8 x 12’1 (Max) Secondary glazed window to front with double thermostatically controlled radiator below. High level storage facilities, picture rail and recess with slatted shelving and hanging rail.
SPACIOUS RECENTLY REFURBISHED BATHROOM 11’7 x 9’11 (L-Shaped) Partly tiled in decorative ceramics with suite comprising: sculptured pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.c. and oval Jacuzzi bath with antique style mixer tap and shower attachment. Twin glazed windows to side, recess halogen spotlighting, extractor fan, thermostatically controlled radiator and ceramic tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING/STUDY AREA 16’2 x 12’8 Window to front, access to loft, night storage heater and laminate wood flooring. Panelled door to:
BEDROOM FOUR 18’1 x 12’2 (Restricted Head Height) Twin double glazed windows to rear, overlooking the garden. Night storage heater and laminate wood effect flooring. Door to:
LOFT AREA 14’11 x 12’2 (Restricted Head Height) (Providing a variety of options for alternative use, subject of course to the necessary approvals) With electric light connected and good head height.
EXTERIOR
The property is approached via a timber gate, which provides pedestrian access onto a pathway, bordered on one side by lawn and a tarmac driveway provides off street parking facilities for at least four/five vehicles and is enclosed by old stocked brick walls.
A fine feature of this delightful character property is the extremely deceptive rear garden, which is divided into two sections. The first measures 68ft x 57ft and is directly behind the property, principally laid to lawn and enclosed by a combination of mature shrubs and trees, which provide an excellent degree of seclusion. A paved sun terrace runs along the back, bordered by dwarf retaining walls and with a pathway leading to one corner, where a concealed timber shed, timber workshop and storage area can be found. There are external water and lighting connections and pedestrian and wheelchair access is afforded to one side, via a timber gate.
The second section of garden measures 120ft x 65ft and is again principally laid to lawn and enclosed by mature trees and shrubs.
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
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