Priory Farm Barns, Widford, Ware, SG12 8FA
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Key features
- Located on the southern edge of the village of Widford
- Approximately 3.18 miles to Ware, 3.87 miles to Bishop's Stortford and 4.75 miles to Hertford
- Nearest train station: Ware (4.5 miles) providing direct links into London Liverpool Street
- Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent granted for the conversion and partial rebuild of two traditional barns to form two premium dwellings
Description
THE SITE
The site extends to approximately 0.11 hectares (0.28 acres) and is located to the southern edge of the village of Widford. Currently the site comprises two traditional agricultural barns. The site is accessed from Hunsdon Road.
LOCATION
The site is located on the southern edge of the village of Widford, off Hunsdon Road, just 3.18 miles from the town of Ware.
The thriving village of Widford benefits from a range of local services and facilities. Including a primary school, cricket club, village hall and Church Barns; a premium business centre providing space for a variety of firms.
Widford sits in between two larger villages; Much Hadham and Hunsdon, located 2.5 miles and 1 mile from the site respectively. Both villages have an excellent reputation and are highly sought
after. Each village benefits from a village shop, post office, primary school, sports facilities and pub (the Fox & Hounds in Hunsdon is Michelin recommended).
The site is located approximately 3.18 miles to the east of Ware, 3.87 miles to the southwest Bishop's Stortford and 4.75 miles to the east of Hertford. There are bus links within the village offering connections to Ware, Hertford and Bishop's Stortford.
The site is located in the East Herts Local Authority.
PLANNING
The site was granted full planning permission and listed building consent, subject to conditions, on 30th October 2025 for the conversion and partial rebuild of two traditional agricultural buildings, known as South Barn and West Barn. The applications can be found under references 3/25/0460/FUL and 3/25/0461/LBC.
South Barn will extent to approximately 2,500 sq ft and will contain six bedrooms with an impressive double height space above the main living area. Accommodation will be set over two floors.
West Barn will comprise four bedrooms and extend to 2,533 sq ft. In addition, this dwelling will benefit from an internal courtyard space. Accommodation will be ground floor only.
The dwellings will share a driveway with each other and Priory Farmhouse, an attractive Georgian property. Please note there is a potential to realign the driveway to provide a wider curtilage for the South Barn, proposed plans can be provided upon request. The buyer will be responsible for erecting the fence in between the barns and Priory Farmhouse.
The full planning permission and listed building consent are subject to a number of conditions, as is typical. Further details of these are contained within the additional information pack, available upon request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PACK
Full details on technical aspects relating to the site are contained in the additional information pack. We advise that all interested parties make themselves fully aware of the reports and the content therein. The additional information pack is available upon request from Sworders.
TENURE AND OCCUPATION
The land is available freehold with vacant possession.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
There are not any known rights of way, footpaths, wayleaves or easements on the land
The land is offered subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights.
BOUNDARIES
The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agent will be responsible for defining any other boundaries.
VAT
The sale will not attract VAT, however the Vendors reserve the right to charge VAT in addition to the purchase price on the whole of the land, should this become necessary.
DIRECTIONS
If travelling south along Widford High Street from Much Hadham, turn left onto Hunsdon Road and head towards the northern end of the village. Follow this for 0.05 miles. After 0.05 miles you will see a turning on your left, follow this road onto the drive which will take you through Priory Farm Yard and round to the front of the barns.
Post code: SG12 8FA
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VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only with the Vendors' Agent. T:
Hester Himsworth and Abigail Harris
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sworders for itself and the Vendor of this property give notice that the particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions and any other details are given without responsibility and any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Any measurements, areas or distances referred to herein are approximate only. None of the services or fixtures or fittings has been tested and no warranty is given as to their suitability or condition. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise. No employee of Sworders has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. No responsibility can be accepted for the expenses incurred by any intending Purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. All plans included are not to scale and are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H M Stationary Office. Crown Copyright Reserved.
MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Legislation, bidders will be required to provide proof of identity and the address to the Selling Agents.
Photographs taken: November 2025
Particulars prepared: November 2025
The site extends to approximately 0.11 hectares (0.28 acres) and is located to the southern edge of the village of Widford. Currently the site comprises two traditional agricultural barns. The site is accessed from Hunsdon Road.
LOCATION
The site is located on the southern edge of the village of Widford, off Hunsdon Road, just 3.18 miles from the town of Ware.
The thriving village of Widford benefits from a range of local services and facilities. Including a primary school, cricket club, village hall and Church Barns; a premium business centre providing space for a variety of firms.
Widford sits in between two larger villages; Much Hadham and Hunsdon, located 2.5 miles and 1 mile from the site respectively. Both villages have an excellent reputation and are highly sought
after. Each village benefits from a village shop, post office, primary school, sports facilities and pub (the Fox & Hounds in Hunsdon is Michelin recommended).
The site is located approximately 3.18 miles to the east of Ware, 3.87 miles to the southwest Bishop's Stortford and 4.75 miles to the east of Hertford. There are bus links within the village offering connections to Ware, Hertford and Bishop's Stortford.
The site is located in the East Herts Local Authority.
PLANNING
The site was granted full planning permission and listed building consent, subject to conditions, on 30th October 2025 for the conversion and partial rebuild of two traditional agricultural buildings, known as South Barn and West Barn. The applications can be found under references 3/25/0460/FUL and 3/25/0461/LBC.
South Barn will extent to approximately 2,500 sq ft and will contain six bedrooms with an impressive double height space above the main living area. Accommodation will be set over two floors.
West Barn will comprise four bedrooms and extend to 2,533 sq ft. In addition, this dwelling will benefit from an internal courtyard space. Accommodation will be ground floor only.
The dwellings will share a driveway with each other and Priory Farmhouse, an attractive Georgian property. Please note there is a potential to realign the driveway to provide a wider curtilage for the South Barn, proposed plans can be provided upon request. The buyer will be responsible for erecting the fence in between the barns and Priory Farmhouse.
The full planning permission and listed building consent are subject to a number of conditions, as is typical. Further details of these are contained within the additional information pack, available upon request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PACK
Full details on technical aspects relating to the site are contained in the additional information pack. We advise that all interested parties make themselves fully aware of the reports and the content therein. The additional information pack is available upon request from Sworders.
TENURE AND OCCUPATION
The land is available freehold with vacant possession.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
There are not any known rights of way, footpaths, wayleaves or easements on the land
The land is offered subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights.
BOUNDARIES
The purchaser will be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agent will be responsible for defining any other boundaries.
VAT
The sale will not attract VAT, however the Vendors reserve the right to charge VAT in addition to the purchase price on the whole of the land, should this become necessary.
DIRECTIONS
If travelling south along Widford High Street from Much Hadham, turn left onto Hunsdon Road and head towards the northern end of the village. Follow this for 0.05 miles. After 0.05 miles you will see a turning on your left, follow this road onto the drive which will take you through Priory Farm Yard and round to the front of the barns.
Post code: SG12 8FA
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VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only with the Vendors' Agent. T:
Hester Himsworth and Abigail Harris
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Sworders for itself and the Vendor of this property give notice that the particulars are a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions and any other details are given without responsibility and any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. Any measurements, areas or distances referred to herein are approximate only. None of the services or fixtures or fittings has been tested and no warranty is given as to their suitability or condition. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise. No employee of Sworders has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. No responsibility can be accepted for the expenses incurred by any intending Purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. All plans included are not to scale and are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H M Stationary Office. Crown Copyright Reserved.
MONEY LAUNDERING
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Legislation, bidders will be required to provide proof of identity and the address to the Selling Agents.
Photographs taken: November 2025
Particulars prepared: November 2025
Brochures
Priory Farm Barns, Widford, Ware, SG12 8FA
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Harlow Town Station3.3 miles
- Roydon Station3.5 miles
- St. Margarets (Herts) Station3.5 miles
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