Detached house for sale in Newsells Village, Barkway, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8

Newsells Vilage, Barkway

Introduction
Wellington Wise are delighted to offer for sale this delightful character cottage set in an idyllic rural location. If you are looking for a quiet location you will be hard pressed to find a quieter spot in North Hertfordshire! Newsells Village is adjacent to the international racehorse stud Newsells Park and the Cockenach Estate too. There are numerous footpaths that offer a range of walks. The outbuilding could be easily converted into a detached annexe or home working options. The home has been updated and improved by the current, but further extensions and additions could be considered as the home not a listed building.

Step inside

The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hall. Opening to the living room which has the stairs to the first floor and an understairs cupboard. Feature fireplace with an inset multifuel stove. Glazed double doors open to the sitting room and an archway opens to the kitchen. The recently re designed kitchen has a double glazed window to the side. Comprising a range of fitted wall and base units with contrasting white quartz worksurfaces over. Inset double bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap over. Built in Neff Induction hob and electric oven. Integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, washing machine, and dryer. Island unit with cabinets and a timber worksurface and breakfast bar. Door opens to a rear hallway giving access to the rear garden and a ground floor WC. The dining room is dual aspect with double glazed French doors opening to rear garden and double glazed window to side. The sitting room is another dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side. Feature fireplace with an inset multi fuel stove.

To the first floor is a landing with double glazed window to side. The main bedroom is to the front with a double glazed window overlooking a paddock. A range of fitted wardrobes providing ample storage. Door opening to the ensuite. Comprising a double sized shower enclosure, free standing bathy, low level WC and wash basin in set in a vanity unit. Double glazed window to rear and a heated towel rail radiator. Bedroom two is to the front with a double glazed window. To the rear is bedroom three with a selection of fitted wardrobe and a double glazed window over looking the rear garden. There is a guest shower room comprising a corner shower cubicle, low level WC and wash basin inset in to a vanity unit.

In all there is 1398 sqft of space

Step outside

The property is situated on a very private plot that measure approximately 0.8 of an acre.
The gardens surround the house and is mainly laid to lawn. You can follow the sun throughout the day and there are two paved patio areas. Timber summer house offers a serene spot to watch the sun go down. All enclosed by hedging post and rail fencing. There is a post and rail paddock within the garden too. The gardens offer a good deal of privacy with a selection of established trees and hedging.

There is a gated driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. This leads to a detached outbuilding. This comprises a double carport garage, large workshop and two stables/woodstore. A useful and versatile outbuilding with power light and water supply. We feel there is lots of scope to convert all or part of this building into annexe accommodation or home working options.

Location

Newsells is close to the village of Barkway and is a rural hamlet situated on a wooded no through road setting. The A10 is 5 minutes drive for those looking to head South and the town of Royston with its main line train station is 10 minutes drive.

Barkway is a long-established village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England, about five miles south-east of Royston, 35 miles from London and 15 miles from the centre of Cambridge. The Prime Meridian passes a mile or so to the west of Barkway. Barkway has a primary school, village hall, Church, recreation ground, park, and golf course.

The university city of Cambridge is only 15 miles away, boasting excellent independent schools for all ages and great cultural and recreational facilities. Shopping in the Royston includes a Tesco Superstore, M&S food hall and Aldi. There is also a busy High Street and a good selection of pubs and restaurants.

There are good road connections with the A1/M at Baldock 13 miles to the west and the M11 7 miles to the East (approx). Luton and Stansted Airports are both within a 30 to 40 minute drive.