Green Acres, Lilley

Woodlands is an attractive, detached five-bedroom family home, with supplemental accommodation provided in a charming cottage dwelling. Surrounded by well-designed and maintained grounds, incorporating a fully-fenced tennis court, the picturesque terrain beyond the boundaries provides a wonderful sense of a borrowed landscape.

The property
Behind its classic façade, the property reveals striking interiors with generous proportions, abundant natural light, and a pleasing sense of openness. The bright reception hall provides a seamless flow to the ground floor rooms, which include a dining area and a relaxed sitting room, complete with the warmth and charm of a feature fireplace.

Further is a stylish drawing room with a fabulous vaulted ceiling and walls of glass windows and doors. onto the garden. A private study offers an ideal retreat for home-workers, ensuring both privacy and tranquillity.

The adjacent kitchen/breakfast room is thoughtfully designed with modern wood and stainless steel cabinetry. At its heart is a traditional Aga stove, while a breakfast bar creates a casual setting for informal dining. Ancillary space is provided by an adjoining utility room, which also incorporates a convenient cloakroom facility.

The first floor features an impressive galleried landing with a vast lantern skylight ensuring a light-filled space which gives access to the bedroom accommodation. Occupying one wing of the upper level, the principal room offers a private retreat with fitted wardrobes and a smart en suite shower room, whilst French doors open to a Juliette balcony. There are three further bedrooms, all with doors opening to shallow balconies, as well as a beautifully-appointed family bathroom, whilst an additional bedroom with adjoining bathroom is positioned on the lower level.

The detached cottage provides a reception room, sun room and bedroom, along with a gym and shower room.

A timber five-bar gate marks the access onto a length of gravelled driveway which extends to a swathe of hardstanding providing parking for numerous vehicles, in addition to the garaging provision. The wrap-around garden is beautifully maintained with borders filled with an attractive variety of floral, scented and architectural shrubs and perennial plants, with expanses of lawn, lengths of evergreen and beech hedging and a row of silver stemmed trees creating a striking visual display.

Raised paved terracing with a semi-circular design adjoins the house and extends to the side aspect where a timber pergola walkway provides a framework for climbing shrubs. There is also a fully-enclosed hard surface tennis court.

Location
The property is situated in the middle of the village. There is a bus route that gives direct access to Hitchin and Hitchin Schools. Miles of walking, running, cycling and hacking are available from the doorstep. Lilley is a small vibrant and social village with an active hall, church and local pub. Events regularly take place including Christmas carols, New Years' Eve parties, summer gatherings and BBQs and the Lilley Cinema Club.

Situated in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the small village of Lilley is surrounded by picturesque countryside. Local amenities include a public house, The Lilley Arms; a cricket club, a village hall and parish church with further facilities in the nearby village of Offley. With the towns of Hitchin and Luton within easy reach, there are opportunities to access a comprehensive range of retail, leisure and cultural amenities, whilst road users can connect to the A505, A1(M) and M1 for links to the major road network. Train services are available at Hitchin, Luton and Stevenage stations, all offering journeys into London, as well as Cambridge and Peterborough. For travel further afield, Luton Airport provides global access. Well-regarded schooling is on offer in the vicinity in both the state and independent sectors of education.

Distances
Great Offley 2.3 miles
Luton 5.5 miles
Stevenage 11.2 miles
Hitchin 5.2 miles
Central London 38 miles

Nearby Stations
Luton railway station
Luton Parkway railway station
Hitchin
Stevenage

Key Locations
Putteridge Bury
Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit Nature Reserve
Barton Hills NNR
Mount Pleasant Golf Club and Course
Oughtonhead Common (Nature Reserve)
Barton Hills NNR (Nature Reserve)
Sundon Hills Country Park
Luton Hoo Estate

Nearby Schools
Putteridge Primary School
Someries Junior School
Putteridge High School
Hitchin Girls & Boys School
Priory School
Orchard School and Nursery
Oakwood Primary School
Kingshott School
Offley Endowed Junior School