Entrance and driveway to unique Architect designed family residence

Wonderful views and a high degree of seclusion in a village setting

Extremely flexible accommodation with 4/5 bedrooms

Huge first floor lounge

Master bedroom with ensuite and dressing room

Wonderful 3/4 acre plot

No chain above

Description

This beautifully designed, south facing family home offering spacious and versatile accommodation is situated in the sought after village of Sandon, with grounds extending to over 3/4 acre.  The aspect from the first floor is amazing with open countryside views from all angles: the rear garden is surrounded by fields.

Ground Floor

Spacious Entrance Hall

Wood block flooring.  Cupboard housing the warm air heat exchange unit (the property benefits from a mixture of warm air and radiator heating) and alarm system.

Cloakroom

Comprising low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.  Cork tiled flooring.

The Nursery

8' 3" x 7' 3" (2.51m x 2.21m) Warm air vent.  Wood block flooring. Phone point.

Dining Room or Sitting Room

18' 9" x 15'  (5.72m x 4.57m) Patio doors spanning one wall with views south across pond and front lawns. Tiled flooring, open tread staircase to first floor, warm air vent.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

14' 9" x 11'  (4.50m x 3.35m) Excellent range of white fronted wall and base units.  Ample work surfaces lead into a breakfast bar.  One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps and waste disposal unit with windows overlooking back garden.  Double oven with hob, plumbing for dishwasher, space for larder fridge. Warm air vent, telephone point, large cupboard.  Stable door to utility room.

Utility Room

L Shaped, 14' 7" x 9' 10" max (4.45m x 3.00m)

Door to rear patio, door to garage.  Oil fired boiler, plumbing for automatic washing machine and vent for tumble dryer.

Inner Hall

Large storage cupboard which also houses a water softener.

Bedroom 2

13' 6" x 11'  (4.11m x 3.35m) Radiator, built-in wardrobe.  Window to front (south).

Bedroom 3

12' 9" x 11'  (3.89m x 3.35m) Warm air vent.  Built-in wardrobe.  Window to rear.

Study or Bedroom 4

11'  x 8' 9" (3.35m x 2.67m) Warm air vent.  Window to rear (north). Phone point.

Family Bathroom

Suite with panelled bath, power shower over, vanity wash hand basin, low flush WC and bidet. Fully tiled surrounds, radiator, heated towel rail, built-in cupboards.

First Floor

Lounge

26' 9" x 19'  (8.15m x 5.79m) A very light, airy room with a high vaulted ceiling and built-in lighting.  Central chimney stack with log burning stove.  Panoramic views on two sides via picture windows and sliding doors leading to the roof area, with balustrade, above the covered porch.  TV point, warm air vents.  Door to:-

Bedroom 1

17' 9" x 11' 6" (5.41m x 3.51m) A lovely bright dual aspect room with patio doors to west, large window to rear and vaulted ceiling.  Radiator, airing cupboard, phone.

Ensuite

Fully tiled ensuite: panelled bath with mixer taps and power shower over, wash basin and low flush WC.  Shaver point, radiator, heated towel rail. Window to east.

Dressing Room

Built-in wardrobe and storage cupboard.  Double radiator. Window to rear.

Outside

Double Garage

22' 3" x 16' 6" (6.78m x 5.03m) Light and power.  Double up and over doors to front and rear aspects.  Separate area for the large oil tank. Door into utility room.

Grounds

The spacious grounds, largely to the north and south, are a very attractive mixture of formal and informal, designed to attract wildlife without being high maintenance.

Front Garden

Mellow brick wall with wrought iron gates onto long gravel drive sweeping up to the house.  Wide, sunny, south facing lawns screened by mature trees and hedges, planted to the front and side with a wide variety of ornamental and fruiting trees including plum, apple, quince, pear, mulberry, walnut, cherry, damson, greengage, witch hazel, wintersweet and magnolia.  Large, natural wildlife pond with weeping willow.

Rear Garden

Flagged patio with raised beds, formal planting, goldfish pond! Lawn and herbaceous borders surrounded by mature trees and hedges. Timber shed 9' x 5', timber workshop 17' x 8' plus log store, small timber shed at bottom. Views to surrounding countryside.

Directions

Take the A505 from Baldock to Royston and after approx 4 miles turn right signed to Sandon.  Keep going into the village until you come to a fork in the road just past the church, by the duck pond.  Turn right, then immediately right again into Payne End.  The property is on the right hand side just past the Vicarage.

Map Reference

Landranger 153 319346