Rotton Row Farm, Furneux Pelham, SG9

Step inside

The ground floor offers spacious and well-proportioned reception rooms with an abundance of character, charm and original features.  Of particular note are the sitting room, drawing room and dining room as these are the reflection of the original parts of the home.  The kitchen is set centrally with the continuation of original features and an attractive AGA fitted into the inglenook fireplace. The kitchen offers versatility adjoining the snug area and an additional dining area which could be opened up for a more open plan style living, if desired, as there are further rooms which include an office/study and utility room.  The first floor landing is very spacious and bright and the accommodation upstairs provides four bedrooms and a separate shower room, the two larger rooms have sizeable en-suites with the master bedroom enjoying triple aspect views, perfect to wake up to the morning sunrise.  The original features continue with plenty of exposed timbers and original brickwork on display, the second floor has two further bedrooms.

Step outside

As you arrive, the driveway is neat, well-kept and flows perfectly to where one parks in front of the high barn and absorb this hidden gem.  The farmhouse is positioned centrally within around 3.5 acres of formal gardens which are beautifully cared for, mature, private and a reflection of the owners passion for their home. There is a heated outdoor pool with summer/pool house with excellent views of the neighbouring fields and paddocks. For the equestrian enthusiast there are four stables and a tack room and a further 11 acres of paddocks with a menage. In addition there is a natural pond/lake.  Independent of the house there is the main barn, the high barn and the agricultural barn, all of which have been nurtured and cared for by the owners.  The main barn is substantial in size and lends itself perfectly to multi-generational living.  The high barn is of timber frame construction and offers a double car port, masses of storage and an excellent workshop.

Location

Rotton Row is located between Braughing and Furneux Pelham, both of which are very popular East Hertfordshire Villages offering excellent local pubs, countryside walks, access to bridle paths and good local primary schooling.  Bishop’s Stortford is just under 8 miles away and has excellent schooling, both state and private, an array of superb shops and direct rail access to London’s Liverpool Street and also to Cambridge.  For the further afield commuter, Stanstead Airport is around 12 miles away.  For the equestrian enthusiast, there are plenty of excellent bridle paths and hacks to pick up directly from the property with the need for a horse box, in addition there are very good local riding schools such as Brook Cottage which is located just down the road in Furneux Pelham.