Mill Street, Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7

Exquisite Grade II Listed property steeped in local history and charm

Description

This enchanting Grade II Listed property is located within the picturesque and popular village of Ashwell, which offers an exceptional local amenities and useful transport links into Cambridge or London. Overlooking St. Mary’s Church, the home sits prominently on the road, with distinctive terracotta rendered elevations and a pitch tiled roof. Within the properties long history, it was once two properties, and has since been opened up and extended to create a unique generous home that has been a part of the same family for multiple generations stretching back over 100 years. The internal accommodation is set over two floors and has been beautifully maintained to keep its links to the original features.

On the ground floor, a sitting room creates a focal point, all being set around a brick inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. Double patio doors allow access to the rear garden and brings in plenty of natural light. Leading off of the sitting room is the dining room which is ideal for entertaining, with a bay window overlooking the rear garden and an extravagant inglenook fire place with inset wood burner. To the opposite side is the country style kitchen, which comprises of bespoke wall and floor cabinetry, inset one and half sink with mixer tap, space for Rangmaster style oven and plumbing for a dishwasher. Leading from the dining room is a fantastic multipurpose room, currently utilised as a study, however could be used as a snug, playroom or music room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful and practical utility room/boot room which includes built in storage, plumbing for laundry facilities and a separate cloakroom.

Split staircases lead to the first floor accommodation. The rear staircase leading up from the study takes you directly into the impressive principal bedroom, an eye catching vaulted room with exposed beams and views over the gardens below. It also benefits from a dressing area and a bathroom which comprises of a panelled bath, walk in shower, pedestal wash basin and an independent WC. There are a further two double bedrooms which can be accessed from the front staircase in the entrance lobby. A striking family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation and comprises of a fabulous double walk in shower, bowl sink, low level WC and storage.

Outside the sizable rear garden offers a relaxing retreat that is ideal for entertaining friends and family and is all set with the view of the Church steeple peering over the top of the house. Beautifully maintained and planted, the garden offers a generous central lawn and herringbone brick patio to the front of the garden. Herbaceous borders and planted beds surround the lawn to fill the garden with colour in spring and summer. A side access gate leads to the walkway, the detached barn and single garage which are in need of refurbishment and offer potential to be utilised as a studio or work space all subject acquiring the correct planning permissions.

Location

Ashwell is a particularly sought after picturesque Hertfordshire village which benefits from good everyday shopping facilities including a butchers, a renowned bakery, the Rhubarb and Mustard coffee and gift shop, village stores/newsagent, along with three public houses with restaurants. There is also a doctor’s surgery, dentists and chemist. Comprehensive shopping can be found in Royston (approximately 7.8 miles), Hitchin (approximately 13.7 miles) and the world famous university city of Cambridge (approximately 19 miles). For further dining options, the North Hertfordshire market town of Hitchin provides a great variety of restaurants and cafes for many cuisines. Baldock also has a variety of shopping and restaurants available and is approximately 5 miles away.

For the commuter Ashwell is well placed for the A505 and A10 and the A1(M) leading south to the M25, and north to the Midlands and beyond. Ashwell & Morden railway station is approximately two miles distance with regular rail services to Cambridge (from 19 minutes) and London (from 48 minutes). Baldock station is approximately 4.6 miles away and is on the Cambridge line into Kings Cross.

Primary schooling is available in Ashwell with secondary schooling at Knights Templar in Baldock and Bassingbourn Village College along with independent schooling at Kingshott School, Hitchin for the 3-18 years age group. St Francis' College is an independent girls school and St Christopher’s School an independent school in Letchworth for the 4-18 years age group, with further independent schooling available in Kimbolton and Cambridge.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,848 sq ft