Features listProperty type: 4-bedroom
House for sale
Number of bedrooms: 4
Number of bathrooms: 2
Number of receptions: 4
Parking: Off Road
Viewing is strongly recommend, in order to fully appreciate this unique country retreat, situated on its own island, within the Lea Valley parkland and nature reserve, enjoying an idyllic riverside setting surrounded by a diverse array of plant and wildlife.
This superb Lock Keepers Cottage, is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and will be finished to an extremely high standard, perfectly complimenting its character and location.
Enjoying far reaching views in all directions, the property is located within a short drive, or a leisurely riverside stroll, of both Stanstead Abbotts and Ware, which each offer British Rail connections to London’s Liverpool Street, a selection of eateries and shops amply catering for day to day requirements.
Arched stable door with carriage style courtesy lights affording access to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY Arched leaded light glazed windows to sides and oak door with decorative obscure glazed inset to:
DINING HALL 17’6 x 11’ Dual aspect with multi pane double glazed windows to front and side. Staircase to first floor with timber handrail and decorative newel posts. Recess halogen spotlighting, open fireplace, Heatmiser under floor central heating thermostat, oak skirting boards and flooring and T.V. and two telephone points. Oak multi pane bevel glazed casement doors to sitting room and oak panelled doors to rear lobby and:
KITCHEN 17’6 x 11’ Multi pane double glazed window to front. At present can be fitted with a purchaser’s choice of kitchen, within an agreed budget. Recess halogen spotlighting and numerous power points. Oak Multi pane bevel glazed casement doors to sitting room and access to:
BREAKFAST ROOM 11’ x 8’6 Multi pane bevel glazed window to front and triple folding double glazed door to sun terrace. Wall mounted Heatmiser digital under floor heating thermostat, T.V. and telephone points.
SITTING ROOM 21’6 x 11’10 Multi pane double glazed windows to side and rear. Recess halogen spotlighting, Heatmiser under floor central heating thermostat, oak skirting boards and flooring and two T.V. and two telephone points. Oak triple folding double glazed doors to side and rear.
REAR LOBBY Fitted cupboard housing the electric meter and fuse box and under floor heating controls. Oak door with decorative glazed inset to rear garden and further oak door to:
CLOAKROOM Multi pane double glazed window to side. Part tiled in quality porcelain with suite comprising: low flush w.c. and sculptured wash hand basin. Granite worktop, heated towel rail, recess halogen spotlighting, extractor fan and access to loft.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Recess halogen spotlighting, Danfoss central heating thermostat, skylight window and oak skirting boards and flooring. Oak doors to bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE 17’6 x 13’5 Dual aspect with double glazed windows to rear and side with double thermostatically controlled radiator below. Recess halogen spotlighting, oak skirting boards and flooring, T.V. and telephone points. Oak door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Tiled in quality porcelain with Travertine boarder and suite comprising: low flush w.c. with hide away cistern, sculptured wash hand basin with chrome contemporary mixer tap and walk-in shower cubicle with chrome thermostatically controlled shower, multi-jets and curved glazed screen. Recess halogen spotlighting, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail and Travertine tiled flooring.
BEDROOM TWO 12’1 x 11’ Dual aspect with multi pane double glazed windows to side, with double thermostatically controlled radiator below. Recess halogen spotlighting, oak skirting boards and flooring and T.V. and telephone points.
BEDROOM THREE 12’ x 8’6 Dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and side. Recess halogen spotlighting, double thermostatically controlled radiator, oak skirting boards and flooring and T.V. and telephone points.
BEDROOM FOUR 10’2 x 9’6 Dual aspect with multi pane double glazed windows to side and front with double thermostatically controlled radiator below. Access to loft, recess halogen spotlighting, oak skirting boards and flooring and T.V. and telephone points.
BATHROOM Tiled in quality porcelain with Travertine border and suite comprising: panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and hand shower, low flush w.c. with hide away cistern and sculptured wash hand basin with chrome contemporary mixer tap. Double glazed window to side, recess halogen spotlighting, chrome heated towel rail, granite working surface and Travertine tiled flooring.
EXTERIOR
The property is approached from Holly Cross Road, where double gates provide vehicle access onto a long gravelled driveway, which meanders through Lea Valley parkland and nature reserve until running parallel with the River Lea and connecting with Hardmead Lock.
The property is located on its own island, which forms the majority of its grounds, with the front section being principally laid to lawn, bordered on both sides by the River Lea with mooring facilities, which provides an income.
The property’s rear garden is enclosed by a combination of panelled and post and rail fencing, with a paved sun terrace being directly behind which wraps itself around to one side. The rear garden will be principally laid to lawn and is again, bordered on both sides by the River Lea, with further mooring facilities.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE Of cavity wall construction, insulated and with under floor heating, to provide a variety of options for alternative use. Double up and over doors to front and multi pane double glazed windows to side. Power and light connected, hot and cold water facilities and access to loft.
LAUNDRY/BOILER HOUSE One and a quarter bowl sink drainer unit, inset into granite effect working surface with cupboard below and recess for tumble dryer. Newly fitted Worcester boiler and hot water cylinder, which supplies the properties central and under floor heating and domestic hot water, which can be fitted with solar assisted hot water, if required. Two water Press Pumps draw water from a private well to supply the property.
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