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Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Knebworth, SG3 6QB

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

4,993 sq ft

464 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Stunning Period Country House With Flexible Accomadation
  • Independent Annexe, If Required
  • Over 4,200 sqft.
  • Games Room With Feature Vaulted Beamed Ceiling
  • Approximately 1.3 acres Of Grounds
  • Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
  • All-Weather Tennis Court
  • Carriage Driveway with Gated Entrances
  • Easy commute from Knebworth, Welwyn or Stevenage Stations
  • Electric Car Charging Point

Description

The current owners have lived in this idyllic family home for over 31 years which sits in a conservation area, and on a magnificent south easterly plot of approximately 1.3 acres. The original timber framed house dates back to the early 18th century with later additions and was part of the historic Knebworth estate until the early 1980's.

Upon entering, there is a welcoming reception hall leading to a elegant drawing room with fireplace, delightful family snug with log-burning stove and a large dining room. The dining room has a lovely bay window and adjoins the sunny orangery.
The modern fitted kitchen, with an Aga and pantry, has a second staircase to the principal bedroom. The utility room leads to the cloakroom and the back door. Outside there is a large covered and fenced area ideal for storing logs and wellies.

A door from the dining room leads to the interconnecting hallway then through to the annex. Designed to be easily used for separate independent living, the hallway also has its own front door. The hallway leads into an impressive reception room with vaulted timber ceiling, large brick fireplace and doors to a private terrace and garden - it's currently set up as a fantastic games room. Boasting oak ledge and brace internal doors, there is a kitchen, shower room and two bedrooms, one of which is currently utilised as a home office.

Upstairs, the spacious and impressive landing has striking exposed ancient structural timbers. The principal bedroom has a beautiful cast iron fireplace, floor to ceiling sash windows which frame the breath-taking views of the rear garden and countryside beyond, as well as allowing morning sunshine to flood in. The principal bedroom has an adjoining dressing room fitted with splendid oak ledge and brace internal doors and a well-appointed bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms, two of which have cast iron fireplaces, and a recently modernised large family bathroom with a shower and roll-top free standing Victorian bath.

Outside, the property is set well back from the road on a plot of approximatly1.3 acres and boasts a sweeping carriage gravel driveway with two white five bar gates to the front. The driveway provides ample parking and a detached double garage with EV charging point.
There is a natural screening by way of a mature, curved laurel hedge and trees with clipped box hedging and planted beds providing colour and interest for much of the year. The rear garden enjoys a lovely south easterly aspect and features several sun terraces which provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and al-fresco dining.
The rear garden has spectacular unspoilt views of arable farmland and woodland beyond. The garden has been creatively landscaped and is a particularly notable feature with an abundance of well stocked flower beds, a manicured lawn, rose arbour, a pond and an all-weather tennis court. Fresh vegetables are grown in the fenced raised garden.

Agents Notes:
The current owners have commissioned an architect to prepare and produce plans for the addition of a further en-suite upstairs and to create a fabulous open-plan kitchen/dining room with central island and two sets of French doors leading into the rear garden. A copy of these plans and CAD video walkthroughs are available for interested parties.
If further accommodation is required, there is scope for developing into the attic space above the double garage and annex (subject to the relevant permissions).
We have also been advised that if the annex were to be let out on short term basis, it would generate in excess of £200 per night.
There is also a public footpath that runs adjacent to the tennis court within the very edge of the boundary of the property.

Manor Farmhouse is situated in a secluded position in the peaceful village of Old Knebworth, originally forming part of the Knebworth Estate. The village remains a traditional and sought-after rural village with a public house, church and cricket pitch. Other village facilities are located only a short drive away in Knebworth, including a post office, a doctor’s surgery, and a sought-after primary school. Knebworth House is nearby, together with Knebworth Golf Club. Although in a village location, it's extremely convenient with Knebworth mainline station (London Kings Cross from 25 minutes) just 1.4 miles away, A1 Junction 6 just 2 miles away, London Luton airport is 10.8 miles, Hitchin 5.7 miles, Stevenage 4.5 miles (Marks and Spencer), Welwyn Garden City 6.3 miles (John Lewis) and Harpenden is 10.1 miles.

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Band: H
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway,Gated
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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29 Wigmores North, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PG
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