Bayford Village, Hertford, SG13

A Grade II Listed character cottage, that has been extended and sympathetically modernised to create a stylish and flexible family home, in this sought-after village, just a short walk from Bayford Station. Vendor suited.

Overall Description

Lambsfield Cottage is beautifully presented Grade II Listed property, dating back to the 18th Century, that has been substantially extended and sympathetically modernised by its current owners in recent years to create what is now a stylish and spacious family home, that has retained its original period charm. There are now four double bedrooms upstairs, the master having an open-plan dressing area, as well as a new contemporary bathroom with period style roll-top bath and sanitary ware. Downstairs the quarry-tiled entrance hall leads to the cloakroom, boot room/utility and the sitting room with its original fireplace and mutli-fuel burning stove - open-plan into the study with its tri-fold doors out to the patio - the perfect contrast between the old and the new. There are two other receptions, a family room with stable-doors to the front and back gardens and a dining room with French doors out to the garden and an open-plan entrance into the moden cottage-style kitchen with AGA. Finally, there is a fifth bedroom (which could be used as a home office) and a downstairs shower room. The layout is ideally suited for a large family but the new extension with second staircase would also suit families that want to have a separate annexe area for use by an elderly relative, one with a diability/additional needs or young adult (it even has scope to be totally separate from the house). Outside, the cottage has a sunny, south-facing and surprisingly private back garden and an attractive front garden with gravel driveway and ample parking. The current owners and their large and happy family have loved living at Lambsfield Cottage and have taken great care in all that they have done, with the large side extension and sympathetic up-dating, to make it an even more practical and welcoming place to live. People often say that viewing is highly recommended , but in this case it really is if you want to appreciate all that this rather special family home has to offer. Please do call us and we will arrage to show you around in person at your earliest convenience. PLEASE NOTE: the vedors are suited as they have agreed a purchase on a property (subject to contact) with a complete upper chain in place.

Location

The property sits centrally in the picturesque and sought-after village of Bayford, which is less than a ten minute walk from Bayford Station with its regular services to Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria underground lines), Moorgate and Stevenage - making it an ideal location for busy commuters who crave a quiter village lifestyle. The village is a thriving local community with a village green, two duck ponds (one directly opposite), village pub (shut but with discussions on-going), Saint Mary's Church, Cricket Club, village hall, bus stop and a well stocked village shop (with artisan bread, cakes and freshly ground coffee) in neighbouring Little Berkhamsted. The village is also home to the well-regarded Bayford CofE Primary and Pre-School (Ofsted rating GOOD), is within the catchment area for both the Presdales Academy Secondary Girl's School and the Richard Hale Secondary Boys School, and is also close to the St Josephs in the Park independent school. The bustling market town of Hertford is a short drive away with its independent shops, excellent choice of restaurants and pubs, castle with riverside gardens, and extensive sporting and other facilities including Hartham Common with its swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and running track. The village is surrounded by beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with plenty of footpaths and bridleways, some of which lead to nearby Broxbourne Woods (nearly 600 acres of woodland and Hertfordshire's only National Nature Reserve and home to the newly revamped Hertfordshire Zoo), yet it is also less that a ten minute drive from the A414 heading to the A1, M25 and A10. In summary, it is a quiet and peaceful village location, that's easily accessible from London and elsewhere - the best of both worlds.

Accommodation

From the gravel driveway the period-style wooden front door leads into the:

Entrance Hall

Two full height windows to the front. Quarry-tiled floor. Fitted cloaks cupboard.

Cloakroom

Frosted window to side. High-level WC. Wash-hand basin with tiled splash-back. Chequerboard tiled floor.

Boot Room and Utility

Window to front. Roll-top worksurface with sink and space/plumbing beneath for two washing-machines and a tumble-drier. Space for large fridge/freezer. Quarry-tiled floor. Wall mounted oil-fired boiler. Extractor fan.

Kitchen

Window to front into the hall. Good range of kitchen units with granite work-tops and sink unit. Oil-fired AGA with extractor above. New electric oven, electric hob and extractor above. Fitted dishwasher. Tiled floor. Kick-board electric heater with remote control. Under-stairs larder (housing electics). TV aerial point.

Dining Room

French doors to the garden. Window to the side. Tiled floor. Fitted dresser and unit.

Study

Sliding tri-fold doors to the garden patio. Wood-effect laminate floor. Telephone point. Radiator. Period timber archway to the:

Sitting Room

Period fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove and brick hearth. Fitted wooden cupboards with shelving above. Wood-effect laminate flooring. Wall-mounted TV aerial point. Radiator.

Inner Hall/Music Room

Connecting the dining room to the family room and bedroom five. Window to rear.

Family Room

Stable doors and windows to front and back. Electric wall-mounted radiator (can be controlled from your phone) and normal radiator run from the central-heating. TV aerial point. Stairs to first floor with under-stairs cupboard. Ceiling spotlights.

Downstairs Shower Room

Frosted window to side. Fitted shower cubicle with tiled surround. Low-level wc. Wash-hand basin. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Electric heater. Radiator.

Bedroom Five/Home Office

Window to front. Telephone point. Radiator.

First Floor

Window to rear. Deep storage cupboard. Loft hatch (part-boarded with light). Radiator.

Bedroom One and Dressing Room

Three windows to rear (including two veluxs). Two windows to front. Restricted ceiling height to the sides of the dressing area. Storage area. Stairs down to ground floor which can be used to access the shower room. The master bedroom has the flexibility to be used to sleep two children, as the owners do currently.

Bedroom Two

Window to rear and side with pleasant aspect over the garden. Fitted wardrobes with overhead storage space and bedside shelving. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

Window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom Four

Two windows to the rear overlooking the garden. Radiator.

Bathroom

Window to front. Period-style roll-top bath, high-level wc and wash-hand basin. Fitted shower cubicle with tiled surround. Storage cabinet. Half-tiled walls and tiled floors. Stainless-steel heated towel-rail.

Outside

The property is set back from the road by an attractive front garden, shielded by a hedge and crab-apple tree, with a gate leading to a gravel driveway with room for three or four cars. Garden tap and security lights. Log store. Oil-Tank (locked and hidden behind fencing). A side gate leads to the south-facing back garden with central area of lawn, patio area by the tri-fold doors to the study, mature fruit trees (cooking and eating apples, pear) and hedge/fencing border for privacy. GARDEN SHED. BRICK STORE. Garden tap. Security and outside lights.

Services and Other Information

Grade II Listed. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired Aga and central-heating with oil tank in the front garden (boiler serviced May 2024, oil tank also signed off as sound). Sky dish. Telephone connected (fast broadband speeds available). Council Tax D. Smoke detectors fitted throughout (hard wired with battery back-up). Chimney recently swept. Electrics have been upgraded and new consumer units fitted (client has certificates). New bathroom suite. New tri-fold doors in study and new large patio doors in the dining room. Alarm.