Farm House - Ardeley - Stevenage

Reference: ch87316
Price: Guide Price £999950
Location: Hertfordshire
Period: Period
Setting: Rural
Type: House
Acreage: 18
Bedrooms: 5

A Substantial Grade II Listed Farm House With Acreage

 

Located in a rural position along with only a few other similar properties, this spacious farm house dates from the sixteenth century and retains many original features. The property affords three second floor bedrooms, one first floor bedroom and a luxury bathroom and a fifth bedroom/hobby room off the ground floor. There is a Georgian style entrance hall with further hallways off leading to the large sitting room and drawing room to the front, morning room and ‘Amdega’ conservatory with sitting and dining areas, farmhouse style kitchen, utility room, recently fitted wet room with WC, large cellar and a former dairy. Outside a long driveway leads to a parking and turning area to the side of the house where there is a small timber framed barn. Mature gardens surround the property and include a large pond and an above ground swimming pool. There is paddock land and substantial woodland.

 

IN ALL APPROX. 18 ACRES (STMS)

ACCOMMODATION

 

Entered at the side through a timber pergola leading to the original timber door with glazed top panels opening to;

 

INNER HALLWAY

Exposed timbers, two radiators, original doors to dairy, drawing room, morning room, cellar, kitchen breakfast room and steps up leading to;

 

MAIN RECEPTION HALLWAY

Original timber panelled front door with arched fan light window above, staircase rising to the first floor landing with timber balustrade, two radiators, exposed timber flooring and doors leading to the drawing and sitting rooms.

 

SITTING ROOM

15’10” x 15’2”

Sash window to the front with timber shutters, two radiators, exposed brick fireplace with display mantel above, decorative ceiling rose and solid timber flooring.

 

DRAWING / FAMILY ROOM

17’6” x 15’10”

Dual aspect sash windows to the side and front with timber shutters, exposed brick open fireplace, two radiators, solid wood flooring and a return door to the inner hallway.

 

FORMER DAIRY

18’5” x 13’3”

Window to the side, exposed ceiling timbers, original stone flooring, radiator, two wall light points and built in storage cupboards.

 

CELLAR

17’4” x 15’6”

Two windows to the side, electric light connected and good head height.

 

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

16’10” x 14’9”

Triple aspect with high level windows to the rear either side of the chimney breast, windows to each side, radiator and fitted with a range of pine base, eye level and glazed display units with granite effect worksurfaces over, tiled splashbacks, butler sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, electric fan assisted ‘Rangemaster’ range style cooker with double oven, grill and four ring LPG gas hob, plate warmer and griddle having an illuminated extractor canopy above. There is a matching pine Welsh style dresser having space for an American style fridge/freezer, feature fireplace with timber bressemer beam and display mantle with inset multi fuel burning stove on an exposed brick hearth. Original timber doors, one to the side driveway and the other to the gardens. A staircase rises to bedroom five/hobby room and a door leads to;

 

 

 

 

UTILITY ROOM

5’2” x 4’11”

Window to the side, space for tumble dryer, ceramic tiled flooring, ‘Merlin’ oil fired boiler, door to the side and door to;

 

WET ROOM

5’2” x 4’7”

Obscure window to the rear, recently fitted with a corner wash hand basin, low flush WC, thermostatically controlled power shower, decorative ceramic tiled walls and floor with a chrome heated towel rail.

 

BEDROOM FIVE/HOBBY ROOM

16’7” x 11’11”

Window to the side, radiator, wall light point and exposed timber frame.

 

MORNING ROOM

15’8” x 12’7”

Sash window to the side with views over the gardens, radiator, fireplace with timber surround, tiled hearth and inset electric fire, fitted base units with marble effect worksurfaces over with a ceramic one and a quarter bowl sink drainer unit with antique style mixer tap over, plumbing and space for washing machine and internal French doors to;

 

‘AMDEGA’ CONSERVATORY

29’6” x 13’10”

Part brick and timber construction with fitted blinds, stone flooring with under floor heating and three sets of French doors opening to the gardens. In the agents opinion this is a truly wonderful room currently used as a dining room and sitting area.

 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Turned staircase leading to galleried landing with doors to bedroom one and the bathroom.

 

BATH/SHOWER ROOM

Window to the rear, low flush WC, corner panelled bath with mixer tap over, twin wash hand basins with cupboards below, walk in shower cubicle with ‘Aqualisa’ thermostatically controlled shower with sliding curved glazed doors, radiator and a heated towel radiator.

 

BEDROOM ONE

16’3” x 12’3”

Window to the rear with views over the garden and countryside beyond, radiator and a part vaulted ceiling.

 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Galleried landing having a Velux style window to the rear, access to loft space, radiator and doors to;

 

BEDROOM TWO

15’9” x 12’7”

Dual aspect sash windows to the side and front with views over the open countryside, radiator and a closed fireplace with timber surround.

 

 

BEDROOM THREE

15’10” x 13’9”

Sash window to the front, radiator, cast iron open fireplace with timber surround and mantle incorporating a mirror.

 

BEDROOM FOUR

12’8” x 11’6”

Sash window to the front and a radiator.

 

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a driveway (shared with three neighbouring executive barn conversions) leading to a farm gate with electric opening and intercom, opening onto a gravel drive and parking area at the side of the property having a small timber framed barn with pedestrian door to the front (13’5” x 13’7”).

 

GARDENS

A feature of this period property are the well maintained formal gardens which are to the front, side and rear and are mainly laid to lawn interspersed with flower and shrub beds, with mature trees and hedgerows enclosing the gardens. To one corner is an additional lawned area with timber decking having a gazebo and small orchard. A natural pond surrounded by mature trees having a miniature jetty provides a focal point and adjoining the formal gardens is an additional post and rail small paddock which in the agent’s opinion could be ideal for the installation of a manege. There is a raised heated swimming pool (21’ x 12’ x 4’) with timber decking concealing the pump, filtration system and the boiler. Off the driveway are two timber sheds and a greenhouse

 

LAND & PADDOCKS

To the front of the house and right hand side of the driveway is a post and rail paddock. To the rear beyond the gardens is circa a 4.5 acre paddock which is of historical interest and borders the woodland which is approximately 12.5 acres. In all, just over 18 acres, subject to a measured survey.

 

 

VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND IS STRICTLY VIA THE AGENT

Floorplan
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