
Watermill House | Exceptional Lifestyle Estate with Professional Studio & Separate Annexe, Thundridge near Ware

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Key features
- Substantial five-bedroom detached residence extending to approximately 3,865 sq ft
- Highly flexible live-work lifestyle property
- Detached professional studio building currently arranged as wellness / therapy rooms
- Rare opportunity combining country living with professional workspace
- Self-contained annexe with planning to create a two-bedroom dwelling
- Private landscaped grounds approaching 0.8 acre
- Gated entrance leading to extensive driveway providing ample parking
- Attractive village setting close to river and countryside walks
- Excellent access to Ware, Hertford and London rail services
Description
The main house extends to approximately 3,865 sq ft, providing an impressive five-bedroom family home, together with a detached work studio currently operating as a well-respected and established Wellness and Therapy Centre, along with a separate detached annexe providing additional accommodation or rental potential.
Perfectly suited to buyers seeking a live-work lifestyle, the property offers exceptional versatility for a range of professional uses, all within easy reach of Ware, Hertford and London rail connections.
Main Residence
The principal house provides spacious and well-balanced accommodation extending to approximately 3,865 sq ft, arranged around a welcoming entrance hall with a range of reception rooms designed for both family living and entertaining.
A very generous kitchen and family space overlooks the gardens and forms the heart of the home, complemented by further reception rooms, study space and practical utility areas.
The first floor provides three bedrooms, one currently used as a home office. This level includes a well-proportioned principal bedroom suite, together with a further en-suite bedroom.
The second floor provides two further substantial bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities, offering excellent accommodation whilst maintaining privacy for larger families or multi-generational living.
The property also benefits from a large integral double garage with direct internal access to the house.
Professional Studio / Wellness Centre
A major feature of the property is the detached building with C1 usage, currently operating as a well-established and respected Wellness Centre providing consulting rooms for multi-disciplinary therapies.
The building currently generates a very respectable passive income and offers exceptional flexibility, making it suitable for a variety of professional or business uses.
Annexe
The property also includes a separate self-contained annexe, currently arranged as two-bedrooms.
Planning permission has been granted to reconfigure the accommodation into a two-bedroom dwelling, together with permission to separate it from the main building as an individual property with its own entrance and forecourt (East Herts planning reference: 3/25/1332/FUL).
This offers excellent potential for extended family living, guest accommodation, rental income or potential future resale, subject to the necessary consents.
Land, Gardens & The River Rib
Land, Gardens & The River Rib
Watermill House stands within private landscaped grounds approaching approximately 0.8 acre, creating a peaceful and secluded setting rarely found so close to nearby towns.
The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and planting, while a generous driveway provides extensive parking for numerous vehicles.
The property enjoys a charming setting alongside the River Rib, with its own river frontage and fishing rights, offering picturesque countryside walks directly from the property.
Location
Thundridge is a highly regarded Hertfordshire village situated between Ware and Hertford, offering a semi-rural lifestyle whilst remaining exceptionally well connected.
Ware station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street, while Hertford North offers additional services to London. Nearby road connections include the A10 and A414, providing excellent access across the region.
Schools
The area benefits from a number of well-regarded schools, including Thundridge Primary School, Duncombe, Presdales, Chauncy, Richard Hale, Simon Balle and Haileybury College.
Income Potential
Watermill House offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a home that combines exceptional residential accommodation with the ability to generate meaningful ongoing income.
The property currently benefits from multiple income streams, including the detached Wellness Centre and the self-contained annexe, both of which provide excellent potential for continued business use or rental accommodation.
Together, the property is capable of generating substantial annual income, whilst still offering complete flexibility for buyers who may wish to adapt the buildings for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.
Further details regarding the income potential and current arrangements are available upon request.
Brochures
Full Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Watermill House | Exceptional Lifestyle Estate with Professional Studio & Separate Annexe, Thundridge near Ware
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