Location

The development is located off Bibbs Hall Lane, just 1.5 miles from Kimpton High Street and just 2.6 miles from the pretty and historic village of Wheathampstead, The development is surrounded by fields offering picturesque walking routes. Beyond the fields lies Lamer Woods, Prior's Wood and Hall Wood.

Wheathampstead is a thriving village dating back to the Iron Age, offering a good range of day to day shops, pubs and a Miller & Carter steakhouse plus a Tesco Express, all clustered around the River Lea. There is both a primary school and an independent girls school.

Harpenden has an excellent range of shops and supermarkets, a fast rail service to London and a choice of quality schools for all age groups, both private and state including the Katherine Warington School.

Welwyn Garden City is a short drive away and offers both good transport to London for the commuter and a comprehensive shopping centre which features both John Lewis and a large Waitrose.

There are a number of leisure activities to choose from including the tennis, cricket and bowls club as well as the Wheathampstead football club for children. There is a variety of golf clubs to choose from including Wheathampstead, Brocket Hall, Mid Herts, Aldwickbury Park and Harpenden Golf Club.

The closest station is at Harpenden with a fast train service into St Pancras International from 22 minutes. For those who prefer to commute by car there is access to the motorway network from the M1 and the A1M. Luton Airport is less than 10 miles away.

Description

This beautifully extended and refurbished property offers elegant accommodation across four spacious floors, including a thoughtfully designed basement.

The ground floor boasts an inviting entrance hall featuring original period detail including decorative cornices. The hall leads to the dining room and sitting room. The double aspect sitting room fills the room with natural light, and also boasts a classic fireplace. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining guests, and this room in turn leads through to the study as well as to the heart of the home; the bespoke shaker style kitchen, complete with a large central island opening out in to a modern glass orangery provides a bright and airy breakfast room overlooking the lush, landscaped garden, enjoying a serene setting for morning coffee. Doors leads to the patio from here. An adjacent utility room provides further cupboards, sink and a door to outside.

To the first floor is a generous principal suite which has a luxurious en-suite bathroom, alongside two additional well-proportioned bedrooms and stylish family bathroom, all featuring high-quality finishes.

The versatile second floor offers potential for use as home offices, studio, or additional bedrooms.

The basement level has been meticulously renovated to provide a versatile space, ideal for a home cinema, gym, or playroom.

A one bedroom self-contained annex offers an ideal space for guests, family members, or simply as an office space.

Outside, the property benefits from a private garden complete with a granary barn and annex, the whole enjoying a serene setting with unparalleled views of lush greenery and expansive fields; a perfect oasis for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation. The historic façade, with its timeless appeal blended with contemporary finish, adds to the charm and character of this unique home. This exceptional property combines the elegance of its heritage with the comfort of modern amenities, making it a truly rare find.