Detached house for sale in Stockings Lane, Hertford SG13

You enter into a welcoming reception hall with tiled flooring and bespoke book shelving to one wall. The principal receptions include dual aspect living and dining rooms with a featured marble fireplace and double French doors to the gardens.

The kitchen/breakfast room offers granite sink tops and Fired Earth units with wooden work tops which lead to the utility and boot room. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor. A sweeping, elegant staircase leads to the spacious first floor landing with reading/study area. The main bedroom is dual aspect with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. There are three further bedrooms, family bathroom and a shower room. Each of the bedrooms enjoy delightful views over the gardens. The property offers character features, typical of its age and provides accommodation ideal for family living.

Previously a barn, now converted into an annexe offering additional accommodation, work or entertaining space. The flexible layout of accommodation comprises a living/dining room with double-height ceiling, family/ games room, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The Garden Studio is set beyond the Walled Garden, on the edge of the boundary, and overlooks the neighbouring fields. This comprises an open/plan entertaining space with integrated kitchen and wood burning stove. Bi-fold doors open up to bring in the views and link the terrace for outside dining. There is a separate WC and an ‘above-ground’ swimming pool with swim-up jets.

Outside

The house is approached via two gated entrances with meandering drives leading to ample parking and the double garage with electronically operated doors.

The grounds offer various areas which include formal
lawns, extensive woodland with natural pond, and a
walled garden. The main feature of the gardens is the
fantastic Walled Garden and orchard providing total
seclusion and a wealth of mature trees, wildflowers and an impressive Redwood.

Beyond the Walled Garden is the detached Garden
Studio, above-ground swimming pool with swim-up jets and separate wc. This is ideally situated to make the most of the stunning views over the adjacent Green Belt countryside.

The total plot size is 4.5 acres.

Situation

Stockings Lane is a sought after and quiet lane situated off Robins Nest Hill with access to picturesque walks and bridleways.

The rural village of Little Berkhamsted with its own church, local village convenience shop, public house, cricket green and village hall is just a short drive from the vibrant county town of Hertford.

Mainline rail stations are at Bayford and Hertford, with good access to motorway links and a wide choice of first-class schooling.