Ashendene Road, Bayford, Hertford, SG13

With parts dating back to 1640, and originally two cottages with later additions, is this beautifully presented detached home benefiting from flexible accommodation and far-reaching countryside views.

The house offers bright, spacious accommodation with flexible reception rooms comprising sitting room and study, both of which are part of the original cottages with feature fireplace and exposed beams, a garden/dining room with double doors leading to the garden, and the kitchen/breakfast room which forms the heart of the home, with an extensive range of wall and base units, breakfast bar and doors leading to the garden. There is further study area, utility/shower room and rear lobby with door to the side.

Accessed from the entrance hall is the main suite comprising bedroom, with doors to the garden, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Both the main bedroom and kitchen/breakfast room benefit from vaulted ceilings providing additional space and light. On the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Outside

To the front of the house are two driveways. A gated drive leads to ample off-street parking, whilst the second drive leads to a detached garage. A lawned front garden is set behind a white picket fence. To the rear is an extensive lawn with a patio extending along the rear of the house and leading to a dining terrace. Within the garden is a detached summer house with power and light connected. Beyond the garden is Green Belt countryside with far-reaching views. The total plot is 0.38 acres.

Situation

Bayford Village is highly regarded as one of the most desirable villages in this area, surrounded by Green Belt countryside but also within easy access to major towns, road and rail links. Bayford train station (0.8 miles) services rail links to London's Moorgate station, whilst nearby Broxbourne offers a fast-train service to London Liverpool Street. Hertford Town with its range of shops and restaurants is within easy access.

The house is also ideally situated for a wide choice of first-class schooling including Haileybury, Bishops Stortford College, Queenswood, St Albans School and St Albans High School for Girls.