Wengeo Lane, Ware, SG12

A truly individual detached character home occupying a wonderful mature plot, offering over 5000 sq ft of versatile accommodation, including substantial outbuildings and office space. The property also benefits from an additional building plot to the front with full planning permission granted for two detached bungalows, each extending to approximately 1,600 sq ft. Full plans are available upon request.

Believed to date back to the Victorian era, Wengeo Cottage has been sympathetically improved and extended over the years to create a superb blend of period charm and modern family living. The property enjoys a wonderful position set back from the road behind a generous gravel driveway, whilst to the rear are beautifully maintained gardens offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, with the ground floor centred around an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room measuring in excess of 23ft. Featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers and a bespoke fitted kitchen, this space provides an excellent entertaining area and enjoys direct access onto the gardens.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a substantial dual-aspect living room approaching 26ft in length, complete with fitted cabinetry and a feature fireplace, together with a separate study measuring over 20ft, ideal for those working from home. An additional reception room, currently utilised as a sittng room, but  provides excellent flexibility for multi-generational living or guest accommodation if required.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal suite with en-suite shower room, together with a family bathroom serving the remaining bedrooms. A fourth bedroom is located on the lower ground floor and also benefits from its own en-suite facilities.

One of the standout features of the property is the substantial detached barn and outbuilding extending to approximately 2,600 sq ft. Currently arranged as extensive storage space together with a separate office, the building offers enormous potential. Subject to the necessary planning consents, it could lend itself to further development and would be ideal for buyers seeking workshop space, business use, garaging or ancillary accommodation.

Externally, the gardens are a particular feature of the home, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by mature trees, established flower and shrub borders, an ornamental pond and a summer house. The grounds enjoy a wonderfully secluded feel whilst remaining conveniently positioned for Ware town centre, highly regarded schooling and transport links.

Ware itself offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars, together with schooling for all ages. The town also benefits from a mainline railway station serving London Liverpool Street, whilst the nearby A10 provides convenient access to London, Cambridge and the M25

Entrance Lobby

With door to the boot room, window to front aspect and door to:

Entrance Hall

5.96m x 2.18m

With two double glazed windows to front aspect, stairs rising to half landing, wood flooring, radiator, attractive brick fireplace, doors to:

Living Room

5.7m x 7.78m

Dual aspect with double glazed windows and double doors onto the rear garden, radiator, fitted cupboards and shelving to one wall, double sided brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove, door to the dining/family room and stairs to:

Half Landing

With stairs to first floor and door to:

Bedroom/Sitting Room

3.64m x 4.63m

With double glazed box bay window to side aspect with window seat, radiator, attractive cast iron fireplace, fitted shelving and cupboards to alcoves.

Dining / Family Room

7.25m x 3.66m

Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, dual aspect with double glazed windows and bi fold doors onto the rear garden together with six skylight windows, tiled flooring, double sided brick fireplace from the living room, door to the utility and open to:

Kitchen

3.53m x 3.33m

With double glazed window to front aspect. Fitted with a range of wall and base storage units with granite work surfaces over incorporating a sink and drainer unit, space for range style cooker, integrated appliances, tiled splash back areas, tiled flooring, door to the entrance hall.

Utility Room

2.24m x 3.25m

With stable door to outside and two skylight windows. Fitted with a range of wall and base storage units with wood work surfaces over incorporating a Butler style sink and drainer unit, appliance space, tiled flooring, built in storage cupboard, doors to:

Downstairs WC

With skylight window. Fitted with a suite comprising dual flush wc, wash hand basin, tiled flooring.

Study

6.27m x 2.95m

Dual aspect with double glazed windows to two sides, Amtico flooring, fitted shelving and cupboards to one wall and large built in storage cupboard.

First Floor Landing

With skylight window, built in storage cupboard and doors to:

Bedroom One

5.7m x 3.94m

With double glazed window and double glazed double doors opening onto the Juliet balcony, radiator, dressing area with fitted wardrobe cupboards, further built in storage cupboard and door to:

Ensuite Shower Room

With double glazed window to side aspect. Fitted with a suite comprising shower cubicle, inset wash hand basin, concealed cistern wc, fully tiled, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

3.62m x 4.28m

With double glazed box bay window, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom Three

3.65m x 3.34m

With double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, feature fireplace.

Family Bathroom

Dual aspect with double glazed windows to front aspect. Fitted with a suite comprising shower cubicle, tile enclosed bath, dual flush wc, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, fitted shelving and cupboard units, tiled splash back areas, tiled flooring.

Basement

4.01m x 3.3m

With doors to:

Bedroom

3.3m x 4.01m

With double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, feature fireplace, fitted wardrobe cupboard.

Shower Room

Fitted with a suite comprising shower cubicle, inset wash hand basin, concealed cistern wc, fully tiled, heated towel rail.

Outbuilding

To the rear of the property is a substantial detached barn extending to just over 2,600 sq ft. The barn is currently divided into two large storage areas and is presently used for vehicle storage, whilst also benefiting from two additional storerooms and a converted study. Offering excellent versatility, the building could suit a variety of uses including workshop space, garaging, home business premises or ancillary accommodation. Subject to the necessary planning consents, the barn may also offer further redevelopment potential.

Agents Note

The property currently benefits from a substantial frontage which has full planning permission granted for the construction of two detached bungalows, each extending to approximately 1,600 sq ft. Planning consent has been approved under East Herts District Council reference 3/25/0523/FUL. The approved plans create an excellent opportunity for development, whether for resale, multi-generational living or long-term investment. Full details and plans are available online or upon request.

Garden

Externally, the gardens are a particular feature of the home, predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees, established flower and shrub borders, ornamental pond and summer house. The grounds enjoy a wonderful secluded feel.