Cromer Hyde Lane, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8

Beautiful Grade II former farmhouse set in stunning countryside.

Description

Upper Cromer Hyde Farm enjoys an amazing idyllic location, set within a wonderful plot of about 2.03 acres at the end of a country lane and surrounded by glorious countryside. The property is an attractive Grade II former farmhouse dating from the early19th century which has been sensitively refurbished and modernised in recent years, utilising the expertise of specialist conservation builders and architects. Although full of character the house has a very modern "flow" with large apertures between rooms facilitating family interaction.

Set behind a sweeping gated carriage drive, this elegant farmhouse offers bright and airy accommodation decorated tastefully with Farrow & Ball colours. The contemporary interior blends harmoniously with the period exterior and is further enhanced by the comfort and practicality of underfloor heating to the ground floor and it seems every window offers a pretty verdant view.

The dual aspect living room is generously proportioned and leads through an opening into the magnificent kitchen/breakfast room fitted with contemporary shaker style units by Henry Gordon Jones. This bespoke kitchen is further enhanced by Caesarstone worktops and upstands. There is a larder cupboard with marble shelf and adjustable wooden shelving. Integrated appliances include a Mercury range cooker, extractor, Liebherr fridge/freezer with ice maker, Liebherr wine fridge, Miele dishwasher, Franke 1.5 bowl sink and smaller Franke sink with ISE steaming hot water tap and cold filtered water. A feature of the kitchen is a dining area with glazed panels and roof lights that afford lovely garden views as well as allowing natural light to flood in. There is also a utility room and wine cellar which is accessed off the inner hall.

A dining room and family room sit either side of the entrance hall which also offers a guest cloakroom. Both have custom-made book cases either side of the fireplaces and there is a study approached via the dining room in a peaceful corner of the house.

On the first floor, the beautiful principal bedroom has dual aspect countryside views and a spectacular en suite bathroom with a bespoke painted wood washbasin stand by Henry Gordon Jones, with Caesarstone worktop and upstand and Bauhaus Torino under bowls. There is an impressive Victoria & Albert freestanding bath and large walk-in shower and LFWC.
Guest bedroom two has a bespoke glass shower enclosure with Fired Earth mosaic tiling and two further bedrooms serviced by another very appealing family bathroom with a quality Duravit suite. All bedrooms have lovely views.

Externally, the house sits well within its plot with extensive gardens laid principally to lawn to the rear. There is also a wildlife pond, small orchard and woodland area. At the front of the house, the driveway sweeps past a small paddock towards a garage and double carport and affords extensive parking. To the rear of the formal gardens separated by a hedge is a further area of land that has a public footpath running across it. There are fine views in all directions across countryside.
There are numerous outbuildings including a garage and 2 bay cart lodge, a stable block with two stables and a tack room, second stable block comprising two stables, separate hay barn and store room, 7 pony stables (requiring updating) and there is a Charles Britton sand and rubber manège (requires refurbishing). The main barn has an attached office and has previously had planning permission to convert to ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling: comprising 2 bedrooms, shower room and living room/kitchen (REF: N6/2011/2834/FP & N6/2011/2835/LB).

Location

Cromer Hyde Lane lies on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City close to the pretty village of Lemsford, the lane is approached off the B653 to Wheathampsted, immediately after The Crocked Chimney public house, it is a no through road. It is also in close proximity to the Hertfordshire Way and the extensive network of footpaths and bridle ways. The nearest town is Welwyn Garden City, just 1 mile away with a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities and its own main line railway station offering a regular commuter service into Kings Cross, London. The A1(M) junction 4 is within 1 mile and the old market town of St Albans just over 7 miles away, which has an excellent choice of schools and colleges. Brocket Hall Golf Club is close by and the village of Wheathampstead has a variety of shops and restaurants.

Square Footage: 2,680 sq ft


Acreage: 2.03 Acres