Reed End, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

Picture perfect Grade II Listed thatched cottage in idyllic surroundings.

Description

Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, this exquisite home epitomises the quintessential Chocolate Box, countryside residence. White Horse Cottage has been refurbished and extended to an exceptionally high standard to offer now well balanced accommodation with a blend of original period features and contemporary living. Located on the edge of the picturesque village of Therfield with Royston just beyond, it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of village life and utilise the benefits of town amenities and access into London.

Set back from the road behind a manicured front garden, the internal accommodation is set over two floors under a newly laid thatch roof and pitched tiled roof on the extension. The cottage front door leads into an entrance porch and on into the original part of the cottage which dates back to the 1600’s. Two main reception rooms sit to the front of the cottage, currently utilised as a sitting room and formal dining room respectively. Exposed beams and red brick walls fill both rooms with character and inset wood burners create a focal point. Leading directly off the sitting room is a useful study room that is ideal for home working. From the dining room is the snug which offers a multitude of uses. Stepping out the back of the dining room, and into the inner hallway where the stairwell and cloakroom are located, is the boot room which offers good storage and a stable door that leads to the kitchen garden (utilised as the main entrance to the home). The utility room opens off the boot room and incorporates further storage and laundry facilities. Pocket doors from the boot room open up to reveal the showpiece of this fabulous home which is also its most recent addition. Sublimely finished, this eye catching, vaulted kitchen/breakfast room offers a modern twist to this period home. A large central island with breakfast bar, induction hob and low level storage is surrounded by a generous amounts of floor and wall storage, along with an array of integrated appliances which include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, three ovens and Aga. From the breakfast area there are open views over the colourful gardens and direct access to a garden terrace.

Leading to the first floor are three generous double bedrooms. Both bedrooms one and two share the benefit of a Jack and Jill shower room which comprises a walk in shower, low level WC and wash basin. A third bedroom which is used as a guest bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling and an en suite bathroom that benefits from a P shaped bath with shower over, wash basin, low level WC and low level storage.

Outside the home continues to impress in every aspect, sitting in just under an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens. The property is accessed via a private gravel driveway that offers off road parking, also incorporating a double garage with two pairs of barn style doors and a separate workshop attached. A well-manicured front garden can be accessed from the driveway and a pedestrian gate from the road onto a pathway, flanked by lavender, leads to the front door. The remainder of the front garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by hedging. The rear garden is accessed from the drive via a gated archway and will have you amazed from the moment you walk through it. The current owners have created an exceptional garden oasis which is full of rich colour, box hedging lines the fully stocked bedding areas in the side garden which also incorporates raised beds, a lawn area, small patio dining area and greenhouse. A useful studio sits along the main house and offers a plethora of opportunities to be used as a guest room, thanks to an en suite shower room, a home gym or garden office. The side pathway leads to the rear garden that offers views over countryside with a top terrace. The lawn flows from the terrace with herbaceous borders running along both sides of the lawn, down to the meadow that is full of wildlife. To the bottom of the lawn is a summer house tucked away creating a fantastic hideaway to relax.

Location

Reed End is situated on the edge of the picturesque and popular small village of Therfield, which is well known for its church, pub and fabulous countryside views. Therfield Heath is a local Nature reserve which offers a variety of walks through the countryside.

Therfield is approximately 3.6 miles to the south-west of Royston mainline railway station which provides services into London Kings Cross (journeys from 37 minutes) on the Great Northern Route which also offers services to Brighton. There is also a high speed service available from Stevenage (approximately 13 miles). For shopping and recreational amenities, Royston, Buntingford (5 miles), Baldock (8.7 miles) and Cambridge (16.2 miles) have a wide variety on offer including the busy daily market in Cambridge city centre.

Cambridge offers a comprehensive range of shops and services including a full range of supermarkets, restaurants and specialist shops. The City has theatres, cinemas and extensive cultural and recreational amenities as well as the world leading university.

Therfield benefits from its own primary school, and for secondary schools, there are a range of schools in the area with a number of well regarded independent schools in Cambridge.

Road links via the A505 and A10 to London, Stansted Airport and the M11 – in turn leading to the A1, M1 & M6 respectively.

(all distances and travel times are approximate).

Square Footage: 2,191 sq ft