London Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12

A truly exceptional family house in a sought after location.

Description

This impressive, detached period home has been meticulously renovated and extended to the highest standard, seamlessly marrying timeless character with sophisticated contemporary design. The property is situated on a generous plot and is conveniently close to local amenities. Upon entering the house you immediately notice the grand reception hallway with its elegant staircase that sets the tone for the impeccable craftsmanship and interior style throughout. Three formal reception rooms lead off the hallway and a separate study offers an ideal workspace. The heart of the home is a spectacular open-plan kitchen/dinning/living room with its bespoke handmade kitchen and striking island with premium integrated appliances. This exceptional space benefits from a large set of floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors that flood the space with natural light and open directly onto the garden. Measuring 8674sq ft the house offers generous lateral living space laid out over predominantly two floors.

The first floor is home to an opulent principal bedroom suite, complete with a private dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms.

Practicality is well considered in the layout and the modern east wing extension consists of dual aspect morning room, guest suite, cinema, a substantial utility room providing extensive storage, internal access to the large garage, games room and gym. All rooms have direct access to the gardens and swimming pool area.

Thrifts House is situated in a private with approximately 2 acres of grounds. Electric gates open onto a generous driveway with ample parking for several cars and access to the garaging. To the rear of the house is a wonderful paved terrace spanning much of the length of the house, complete with a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen - which offers an ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, perfectly positioned to capture the evening sun.

Location

Thrifts House has excellent transport links. Ware Station is less than a mile away. Greater Anglia operates two trains per hour in each direction between Hertford East and London Liverpool Street, with additional services at peak times. Broxbourne (Greater Anglia line) direct to London Liverpool Street is four miles away. This line offers services to Cambridge, Stanstead Airport and Stratford (for Canary Wharf). Harlow Town is seven miles away (Greater Anglia line) and Hertford North is four miles away with direct trains into Moorgate and Kings Cross. Ware lies on the north–south A10 road which is partly shared with the east–west A414 (for Hertford to the west and Harlow to the east). Stanstead Airport is 22 miles away, Luton Airport is a distance of 21 miles, Heathrow is 41 miles away and City Airport is 32 miles away. Private schools: Haileybury is three miles away and Heath Mount Prep School (five miles).

Square Footage: 8,674 sq ft