6 Bedroom Detached House For Sale in Farmstead, Brickendon, Nr Hertford, SG13

5 6 7 Land Size: 8 acres Floor Area: 8500ft²

Enviably set in wonderful landscaped gardens and paddocks well in excess of 8 acres, is this truly stunning New England style country residence built in 1995 to a high specification and more recently improved to create this exceptional home

Approached through electric gates into a sweeping driveway, one cannot help but be impressed as soon as this exceptional home comes into view. A delightful Mediterranean style courtyard leads to the house that was built in 1995 and throughout reflects the meticulous care and attention that went into its design, specification and decor.

STEP INSIDE

Throughout the well balanced, beautifully presented accommodation one finds yourself instantly feeling at home. The superb bespoke Kitchen is open to a beautiful dining room and family sitting room which together with the principal reception rooms open onto the terrace and gardens beyond. The feeling of light and space is a joy. The leisure facilities are first class with the luxurious indoor pool complex adjoining the house. There is an impressive studio/gym with a kitchenette and en suite shower room that can be used as an independent annexe or office. The master bedroom suite and the guest suite are both beautifully appointed. There are three further double bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a luxurious family bathroom on this floor.

The Leisure complex is quite spectacular and can be approached off the hallway or garden lobby. The impressive and well sized swimming pool is a wonderful space for all the family to enjoy and opens onto the Mediterranean style courtyard. There are luxurious changing rooms, shower and a sauna.

STEP OUTSIDE

The grounds extend to approximately 8.30 acres with extensive paddocks and beautifully landscaped formal gardens, with rolling lawns, well stocked borders, numerous mature trees and a large pond. A large garden terrace adjoins the house providing a wonderful outdoor entertaining area. In addition, accessed from the courtyard are two large garages, a workshop/store room and the plant room for the swimming pool. There is also a hard tennis court.

LOCATION

Situated in the pretty village of Brickendon, just a mile or two outside Hertford, Farmstead is wonderfully placed to enjoy a rural, peaceful lifestyle, but also feel very close to town and major road and rail links. The M25 (junction 23 - 25), the A10 and A1(M) are easily reached and rail connections to London are found at nearby Bayford station to Moorgate. Both Broxbourne Station and Hatfield Station are a short drive with fast connections to London Liverpool St and London Kings Cross. Heathrow, Stansted and Luton Airports are approximately 45 mins drive.

Brickendon has a thriving community that enjoys a village pub, a village hall, Brickendon Grange golf club and there are numerous footpaths and bridleways through the surrounding countryside. The area also benefits from excellent schooling with Haileybury, Queenswood, St Edmunds College, Duncombe School, St Josephs in the Park and Heathmount to name but a few. In addition, there are numerous highly regarded primary and secondary state schools nearby.

Seldom do you find a home in a lovely semi rural setting, with such privacy and seclusion yet without the feel of isolation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Local Authority: East Hertfordshire DC 01279 655261

Council Tax Band; H

Oil Fired Central Heating. Private drainage system. Mains water and electricity.

Energy Rating: D

VIEWING.

Strictly by appointment. To make arrangements to view contact Stephen Ensum at Fine and Country on 01920 443898

Important information

This is a Freehold property.

This Council Tax band for this property H

This property is exempt from EPC Rating