4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Brook Farm represents a rare opportunity to buy a character property with an annexe, outbuildings and equestrian facilities situated on a plot of approximately five acres. The accommodation is well laid out and practical with all main rooms having views over the paddocks. Pipers Lane is a highly regarded residential location in the hamlet of Aley Green, just a short drive from the wider facilities available at Harpenden and also providing easy access to road and rail junctions.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Front door to Entrance Lobby.

Entrance Lobby

Double glazed entrance door with extra opening side panel ideal for those large pieces of furniture, tiled floor. Open to:

Lounge Room

18'3 x 11'4 (5.56m x 3.45m)

With stunning leaded glass window into the conservatory , exposed stained wooden floor, beamed ceiling, door to conservatory and part open plan to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

14'0 x 12'10 (4.27m x 3.91m)

Double glazed windows with views across to the paddocks front and side, good range of fitted base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces, double bowl butler style sink unit with mixer tap, dishwasher, Aga cooker, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring.

Conservatory/Utility Room

11'2 x 11'3 (3.40m x 3.43m)

Double glazed windows to two sides, deep butler sink, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, door to rear garden and door to WC.

Cloakroom

Low flush WC.

Dining Room/Snug

19'10 max x 13'0 (6.05m max x 3.96m)

Window to side aspect, feature brick fireplace, stairs to first floor with unusual display alcove on the stairs, doors to playroom and study.

Study

12'0 x 7'4 (3.66m x 2.24m)

Dual aspect windows to front and side, double radiator.

Playroom

11'0 x 10'0 (3.35m x 3.05m)

Double Glazed window to front aspect, beamed ceiling, brick fireplace, wooden floor, built in storage.

First Floor Landing

Staircase to loft room used as a bed/sitting room.

Bedroom One

12'0 max x 10'0 max (3.66m max x 3.05m max)

Less some space taken by fitted bedroom furniture. Window to side aspect with wide ranging views over the property, range of fitted wardrobe and dressing furniture, door to en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room

Obscured glazed window to rear aspect, white suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin in vanity unit, WC, tiled walls and chrome radiator/towel rail.

Bedroom Two

12'0 x 7'9 (3.66m x 2.36m)

Dual aspect windows to both side and to front overlooking the drive and onwards over the paddocks, double radiator.

Bedroom Three

11'7 max x 8'8 (3.53m max x 2.64m)

Two double glazed window to side aspect and built in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom

Suite comprising corner bath with overhead shower, pine panelling, Jack and Jill twin basins set into a vanity unit, low level WC, airing cupboard sealed unit double glazed window to rear.

Loft Room/Bedroom

20'0 x 12'0 overall (6.10m x 3.66m overall)

Window to rear aspect with views over to the stable yards and the paddocks beyond, open plan to dressing area and onwards to a concealed area with shower cubicle and wash hand basin and WC. Good range of fitted cupboard and two further eaves storage cupboards.

Exterior

The Gardens

There are low maintenance small gardens to the front and stable yard side. They are both well stocked with specimen shrubs and perennials planted amongst swirls of gravel and substantial rocks. The stable side, additionally has a patio, decked area, large brick and roof tiled covered BBQ/seating area. Concrete walkways have been laid to provide access from the housing to the equestrian facilities, around the garaging and to the gym.

Parking

Access is via wrought iron electric gates onto a large gravel driveway with parking for at least six vehicles and further leads to the garaging. Off the driveway is a concrete hard standing area for parking a horse box lorry.

Garaging

31'0 x 19'0 (9.45m x 5.79m)

Triple width garaging with electric doors, lighting, painted concrete flooring and door to side workshop store. To the rear an area is balustraded off from the parking and currently forming an adult 'chill out' area and a pedestrian door to an adjoining garage/workshop (15'3 x 13'0).

Annexe

Located to the rear of the large garage block, this area has evidently been used as an annexe for sometime. There is access from the rear of the triple garage or via its own front door and is arranged as follows:

Lounge Room

13'3 x 11'4 plus 9' x 7' recess (4.04m x 3.45m plu

Sliding patio doors to conservatory, range of storage cupboards, front door, back door out through the triple garage and open plan to the kitchenette.

Fitted Kitchenette

8'0 x 7'0 (2.44m x 2.13m)

Excellent range of fitted floor and wall units with work surfaces over, inset circular stainless steel sink and matching drainer, integrated oven and hob, inset ceiling lighting, tiled floor and integral fridge and freezer.

Conservatory

14'0 x 10'5 (4.27m x 3.18m)

Windows to front and side overlooking the paddocks and manège, set on low brick walling, laminate flooring, wall lighting and door to small garden/sitting area.

Double Bedroom

12'0 x 9'0 (3.66m x 2.74m)

With two windows to the side, electric storage heater.

Shower Room

Large shower unit with glass panels, low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit.

Outside

Small garden/sitting area, vegetable garden and access to a small woodland area.

Large Gym

Fully insulated, solid flooring, UPVC windows with paddock views. Currently a 'state of the art' gym, but could convert to a large home office if required (STPP).

Equestrian Facilities

There are two sets of stables, each being supplied with auto drinkers. Light and power connected to all parts of the equestrian yard and all walkways and areas of heavy traffic use are of concrete.

Stable Block

Top quality timber built block of four stables on a wide concrete forecourt. (All measurements approximate for guidelines only)
* 3 Stables @ 12'0 x 10'0
* 1 Stable @ 14'0 x 8'0
* 1 Stable @ 16'0 x 8'0 (detached but close to the chart block and ideal for quarantine purposes)
* Tack/Feed Room 1 @ 27'0 x 9'6
* Tack/Feed Room 2 @ 22'0 x 9'6 widening to 13'6

Large Timber Barn

An attractive building with four internal Lodden style stables ( All measurements approximate for guidelines only):
* 2 Foaling boxes @ 16'0 x 10'0
* 1 Stable @ 12'0 x 12'0
* 1 Pony stable @ 10'0 x 8'0

Within this part of the barn is a large sheltered saddling and grooming area with wide access through to:
* Hay Barn/Tractor Store @ 35'0 x 20'0

Manège

40'0 x 20'0 (12.19m x 6.10m)

Post and railed, comprising a rubber and silica sand surface and two low level floodlights.

The Paddocks

The land is split into four main post and railed paddocks, two having water troughs and also a small starvation paddock. All boundaries are stock fenced and dog proof. The perimeter is part bounded by mature hedging, a set of large double timber gates give a second entrance to the land.

Boiler House

Brick built and adjoining the main house with riding coats and boots drying/storage area.

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