Preston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4

A detached rural character property with excellent Hitchin links set within beautifully landscaped mature gardens

Description

Tudor House is an impressive family home exuding period charm, which sits in a peaceful hamlet surrounded by countryside and equestrian opportunities yet remains well connected to the surrounding villages and amenities. Built in the 17th century, the home is full of character with beautifully maintained exposed wood beams and offers ample reception space for formal and informal occasions and modern life. Internally the house is neutrally decorated to a high standard, for ease of personalization by the new owner and extends to over 2200 sq ft across two floors.

A welcoming entrance hallway opens to a formal dining room, sitting room with inglenook fireplace, kitchen with AGA, bespoke cabinetry and adjoining utility room. There is also a separate cloakroom/WC. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, each with en suite facilities; the principal bedroom has a separate dressing room. There is a ladder to the loft which offers further usable space. There are multiple outbuildings including a delightful thatched storage room, which used to be a dairy, summer house, and double car port and attached studio space with shower.

The house is set on a spacious plot of about 5.36 acres, behind gates with a large gravel driveway to the front providing ample off-street parking and access to the detached double car port. The meticulously cared for wraparound garden is sizeable and attractive with separate areas including a paved decorative garden, lawns and features a well with thatched cover. The lawns extend to the north east of the property and lead to the stable block with two stables, tack room and storage. The paddock is easily accessed via five bar gate for accessible equestrian exercise and dog walks.

Location

Mileages Approx: Hitchin 3.3 miles London Kings Cross from 25 minutes, Stevenage 7.3 miles, Harpenden 9.2 miles St Pancras International from 22 minutes, M1 Junction 10A - 8 miles
A1 (M) 5.2 miles, London Luton Airport 6.2 miles.
A1(M) and M1 provide onward access to the M25.

Poynders End is an exclusive hamlet just east of the sought-after village of Preston, approximately four miles south of Hitchin and is surrounded by the Chilterns. Preston is host to The Red Lion community owned pub and cricket club with more comprehensive amenities and shopping available at Hitchin and nearby Stevenage. The village is well placed for both primary and secondary education with Kingshott School and Princess Helena College both within easy reach.

For a wider range of amenities, the property is just over four miles from the elegant market town of Hitchin which has a range of shops, regular street markets, and independent cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and the Queen Mother Theatre. Hitchin’s boys’ and girls’ schools are both rated outstanding by Ofsted. Hitchin has a great community spirit, with a variety of community groups and sports clubs, including football, rugby, cycling, tennis, badminton, fencing and running.

The neighbouring town of Stevenage, comprising New and Old Towns, offers comprehensive shopping facilities, schools for all age groups, a leisure complex, theatre and arts centre and a mainline railway station with fast, regular trains to London Kings Cross. Hitchin railway station is on the Great Northern Line and journeys to London and Cambridge both take around 30 minutes. Thameslink trains have direct routes to stations including Kings Cross, St Pancras, Blackfriars and London Bridge and onto Gatwick and Brighton. For overseas travel the property is just over 7 miles from London Luton Airport.

Square Footage: 2,216 sq ft


Acreage: 5.36 Acres