4 bedroom detached house for sale

Summary

*END OF CHAIN* Castles are excited to bring to market `Hemel Hempsteads` most historic residence. An Elizabethan farmhouse, which dates back to the 16th century. It has been fully modernised, whilst retaining an abundance of character and charm. This family home provides in excess of 2000 Sq Ft.

Description

*END OF CHAIN* Castles are excited to bring to market `Hemel Hempsteads` most historic residence. An Elizabethan farmhouse, which dates back to the 16th century. It has been fully modernised, whilst retaining an abundance of character and charm.
This family home provides in excess of 2000 Sq Ft of living space, combined with exceptional private gardens all behind electric gates. The property was painstakingly modernised in 2006, using ancient building techniques in-line with Heritage England requirements due to the Grade II listing of the property. The property dates back to the 16th century, although parts are believed to date back to the 14th century. Original beams can be seen throughout the property, along with the most impressive Inglenook fireplace and hearth in the formal lounge, ideal for cold winter evenings. A modern but sympathetic kitchen, with quarry tiled flooring is located at the centre of the property. Oak has been used throughout, with stunning drop latch internal doors and oak wall paneling to the front reception rooms. Externally the property has semi-formal and formal gardens, with a south facing terrace ideal for alfresco dining, double garage with eaves storage, large shingle driveway set behind solid wood electric gates.
On the ground floor there are three reception rooms, Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom and a Study, On the first floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main reception room has a large Inglenook fireplace with stone hearth; the two reception rooms are finished with oak paneling and exposed brick work. The kitchen has a modern feel, with granite worktops; integrated dishwasher and refrigerator. In keeping with the style of the property, a gas range cooker is set within the old Inglenook fireplace. The property offers two staircases, serving each wing of the house. Both wings offer two double bedrooms and family bathroom.
To the outside of the property it offers electrically operated double solid timber gates that open to a gravel driveway, with a double garage. The rear garden benefits from a paved south facing courtyard.
Solid oak door to:
Entrance Hall
Window to front aspect, vaulted ceiling, porcelanosa tiled flooring, stairs ascending to south wing, under stairs storage cupboard, doors to:
Cloakroom/Utility Room
Range of base and eye level units corian work surface areas with butler sink with mixer tap, corian drainer, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, Porcelanosa tiled walls, limestone tiled flooring, window to side aspect.
Study
Window to side aspect, porcelanosa tiled flooring, radiator.
Sitting Room
Dual aspect windows to front and side aspect, exposed ceiling timbers, Oak flooring, radiator. TV point.
Kitchen/Dining Room
Range of bespoke hand made base and eye level units, granite work surface areas with inset one and a half bowl sink drainer unit with mixer tap and water filter tap, range cooker with extractor above, integrated Siemens dishwasher and fridge, quarry tiled flooring, radiator, dual aspect windows to front and rear aspect, exposed ceiling timbers, TV point.
Inner Hallway
Stairs ascending to north wing, quarry tiled flooring, radiator.
Lounge
Window to side aspect, Inglenook brick fireplace with wood burner, oak mantle, recess wine rack, oak flooring, oak panel lower walls, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator, oak door to rear access.
Family Room
Dual aspect windows to side and rear aspect, feature fire place, oak flooring, oak panel lower walls, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator,
South Wing
First Floor ( South Wing)
Landing
Window to front aspect, exposed ceiling timbers, storage cupboard, radiator.
Master Bedroom
Window to front aspect, bespoke fitted wardrobes, exposed ceiling timbers, vaulted ceiling, radiator, TV point.
Bedroom Two
Window to side aspect, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator.
Bathroom
Panel bath with mixer tap and shower above, porcelanosa vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low level WC, marble work surface, porcelanosa wall and floor tiling, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, storage cupboard, window to side aspect.
First Floor (North Wing)
Landing
Window to rear aspect, exposed ceiling timbers, storage cupboard, radiator.
Bedroom Three
Window to rear aspect, feature fire place with slate hearth, radiator, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.
Bedroom Four
Window to rear aspect, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator.
Bathroom
Panel bath with mixer tap and shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, Porcelanosa part tiled walls and tiled flooring, shaver point, extractor fan. exposed ceiling timbers, access to loft space.
Outside
Front Garden
Accessed via electrically operated gates leading to driveway providing ample off road parking and leading to double garage, pathway to front entrance, paved patio with surrounding flower and shrub borders.
Double Garage
Electric up and over door, power and light, loft space.
Rear Garden
Laid to lawn with surrounding flower and shrub borders.
Courtyard
Private and secluded brick walled court yard with raised herbaceous borders, outside lights, outside power, gated side access.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
4 bedrooms