4 bedroom link detached house for sale

Sublime family home situated in a popular, picturesque village location.

Description

This fine example of a four bedroom barn-style home is located off a private road in one of Ashwell’s most picturesque locations. Constructed on the footprint and in the style of the original Westbury Farm barns, this beautifully presented home offers incredibly spacious accommodation.

The entrance hall has stairs leading up to the first floor and down to the dining room, a door to the family room, and a circular window to the living room. The dining room features double glazed doors to the sitting room and door to a cloakroom with large storage cupboard. The sitting room has a bay window to the front, a fireplace with a log burner and French doors leading to the patio. The family room, includes bespoke built-in cupboards and shelving by renowned local carpenter Robert King to match the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room features, high-quality bespoke units again by Robert King with hardwood handles, granite work surfaces with two inset sinks, an integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer and a gas-fired 'Classic' Aga with an electric Aga companion. There is also an external door to the front.

The playroom with a pitched ceiling, has two Velux windows and a folding pull-down ladder to a large loft storage area. The study has built-in glass-fronted cupboards, shelving, drawers, and a desk. The utility room has matching units to the kitchen with butler sink, space for a washing machine, dryer, and fridge/freezer, and door to the garage. Travertine stone flooring with underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor and en suite.

The first floor landing features a large window to the front with a Juliet balcony effect. Bedroom three has a dual aspect and built-in wardrobes whilst bedroom four has a window to the front. The family bathroom completes this floor. On the second floor bedroom one includes glazed double doors opening onto a balcony with open views, bespoke wardrobes and dressing area. The re-fitted en suite comprises a basin on a chrome stand, WC and 'Roman' curved double power shower cubicle. On the third floor landing doors lead to a shower room and bedroom two which features built-in cupboards, and wardrobes.

Externally, the front garden features a high wall offering a great level of privacy with brick gate posts and a five bar gate leading to a shingle driveway with parking for multiple cars and a single garage. A paved terrace leads to the two entrance doors, and steps lead down to a private walled patio with sleeper edge planters and BBQ area. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn.

Location

Ashwell is a particularly sought after picturesque Hertfordshire village which benefits from good everyday shopping facilities including a butchers, a renowned bakery, the Rhubarb and Mustard coffee and gift shop, village stores/newsagent, along with three public houses with restaurants. There is also a doctor’s surgery, dentists and chemist.

Comprehensive shopping can be found in Royston (approximately 7.8 miles), Hitchin (approximately 13.7 miles) and the world famous university city of Cambridge (approximately 19 miles). For further dining options, the North Hertfordshire market town of Hitchin provides a great variety of restaurants and cafes for many cuisines.

For the commuter Ashwell is well placed for the A505 and A10 and the A1(M) leading south to the M25, and north to the Midlands and beyond. Ashwell & Morden railway station is approximately two miles distance with regular rail services to Cambridge (from 19 minutes) and London (from 48 minutes).

Primary schooling is available in Ashwell with secondary schooling at Knights Templar in Baldock and Bassingbourn Village College along with independent schooling at Kingshott School, Hitchin for the 3-18 years age group and St Christopher’s School, Letchworth for the 4 – 18 years age group, Kimbolton School and a range of independent schools in Cambridge.

Square Footage: 2,980 sq ft