Westmill Lane, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5

Set in a picturesque rural location, the award winning ‘period Living house of the year 2022’, Old Westmill Farmhouse is a beautifully maintained and modern Grade II listed period property offering a generous 4,226 sq ft of accommodation. With timeless features, stunning views, spacious interiors, original character details and generous grounds and gardens, this unique home offers the perfect blend of heritage and comfort.

Step inside:

Behind the doors of Old Westmill Farmhouse lies an award winning and beautifully reimagined interior that masterfully blends 17th-century character with modern comfort and thoughtful design. Spanning over 4,226 sq ft, the home unfolds over four floors, offering remarkable flexibility, generous proportions, and elegant finishes throughout. The current owners have carefully restored and re-modernised the property winning Period Living house of the year 2022 and preserving its period charm while introducing contemporary touches to create a warm, practical and stylish family home.
The heart of the home is found on the ground floor, where traditional character meets modern lifestyle. The Victorian drawing room and 18th century family room / formal dining room are beautifully proportioned and full of period detail, including exposed timbers, feature fireplaces, and sash windows that bathe the rooms in natural light. These formal spaces are ideal for entertaining, offering both intima...

About the area:

Tucked into the North Hertfordshire countryside just north of Hitchin, the village of Ickleford is a place where history and landscape meet. With origins dating back to Saxon times, the village is steeped in heritage, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of London and Cambridge.
A standout feature of the local area is Oughtonhead Common, a beautiful, open green space that sits just beyond the gate of Old Westmill Farmhouse. This pastoral common land offers a tranquil expanse of meadow and rough grassland, rich with wildflowers and birdlife through the seasons. It's a place where residents and visitors alike can take gentle walks, picnic in summer months, or simply enjoy the views across open countryside. The Common provides a seamless connection between the farmhouse and the wider rural setting, enhancing the sense of space and privacy while also preserving the traditional agricultural landscape that defines this part of Hertfordshire.
The Common is also a...

Step outside:

The grounds of Old Westmill Farmhouse are a true extension of its historic charm which the current owners have lovingly enhanced over the years creating thoughtfully landscaped, beautifully maintained, and rich in character expanses offering a secluded retreat. Approached via a well maintained private road, the property immediately sets a tone of understated elegance, adorned with Boston Ivy and expanding on to a cobbled driveway. Adjacent to the front where the old mill once stood, you will find a tranquil seating area with a pond sat on the original millstone and enclosed with walls and planted borders.
At the heart of the exterior is a stunning landscaped courtyard garden, carefully designed to provide a relaxed yet functional outdoor space. Stone terraces weave between raised beds and flowering borders, creating an inviting setting for al fresco dining, morning coffee, or evening gatherings in complete seclusion.
Discreetly positioned to the side of the house, gated a...