Unique opportunity to create a country home set in approx 13 acres

Set in 13 acres of beautiful English countryside, this substantial Grade II listed property offers an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle with outstanding views in a private setting. With over 4,300 sq ft of internal space, the house now awaits a sympathetic renovation to restore it to its former glory.

Currently divided into two separate dwellings—each with its own private entrance and parking—the home presents flexible living arrangements ideal for multigenerational living, conversion to holiday lets, or even reconfiguration into a single grand family home (subject to planning consent).  There is also a modern one bedroom annex on the courtyard driveway, perfectly suited to a home office, gym or accommodation for an au pair or family members.

The land itself is a major highlight, boasting stunning mature trees and wide open views in every direction. The 3 stables and triple garage have their own access from the road, making it accessible for large vehicles.  Whether you're seeking a peaceful family estate, an equestrian property, or a unique opportunity to run as a small holding, this property delivers on all fronts.  The property is Grade ll listed and exempt from an EPC, council tax band H and offered with no onward chain.

Step Inside

The main house provides rooms of generous proportions with a large Inglenook fireplace welcoming you into the house. There are two large reception rooms together with a good size kitchen and cloakroom/wet room on the ground floor. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms off a long landing, one of which has an en suite bathroom. All four rooms have stunning views of the garden and paddocks beyond.  Adjoining the main house is ‘Ralphs Place’, which can be either independently accessed via its own front door or via an interconnecting door in the main house. ‘Ralphs Place’ has a living room, dining room, cloakroom and kitchen on the ground floor and three double bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. This section of the house can easily be brought back to be part of the main house if required (subject to planning consent).  On the other side of the courtyard there is a one-bedroom annex.  Providing approximately 50 square feet of accommodation, this space benefits from a bedroom, open plan lounge/diner/kitchen and separate utility.  This annex has been independently let out in the past.

Step Outside

The grounds extend to just under 13 acres and are made up of garden and paddocks together with a courtyard driveway, stables and triple garage. The main house is approached from a quiet, no through lane, via electric gates into an area with parking for up to 6 cars. Just along from that entrance, ‘Ralphs Place’ is accessed via a five bar gate, into a small parking area with single garage and fenced garden, giving that accommodation its own outdoor space.  The main house’s garden is accessed via a side passage or from the kitchen or dining room.  There is a large lawn which then drops into a ‘ha ha’ wall, a vertical barrier to keep livestock out without obstructing the view.  The garden stretches round to the left of the property where there are beautiful mature trees and plenty of space to kick a ball or build a pool.

For those with equestrian interests there is a block of 3 stables and a tack room which stand in front of paddocks. From this angle, you have uninterrupted views of the whole plot, with its boundary along the hedgerow, dotted with trees and two natural ponds, these paddocks are truly lovely and attract wildlife such as muntjac deer, badgers and a variety of birds.

Location

Roughground House is set in an enviable location, just 2 miles from the A10 and A120 roundabout at Standon.  The A120 takes you into Bishops Stortford (under 9 miles), to the M11 motorway and to Stansted Airport.  The A10 goes north to Royston (7.7 miles) and south to Hertford (10 miles).  Through the lanes, Stevenage is just 7.5 miles and offers the fastest trains into Kings Cross at just 19 minutes.  The other mainline stations all go into main London stations in under 45 minutes so this location is well placed for commuters.  

For schools, there is a fantastic choice of state primary and secondary schools in local villages and towns, such as Freman College in Buntingford, Chauncy School or Presdales for Girls in Ware. For independent schools, Roughground House is just minutes from St Edmunds College, Heath Mount School is just over 5 miles, Bishops Stortford College is under 9 miles and Haileybury School is 11 miles away.