Maple Croft, Great Hormead, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9

A rare opportunity to own a substantial home of outstanding character and distinction set within a beautifully restored rural setting,

Description

A beautiful family home full of character, Flint House combines impressive proportions with thoughtful design, creating a unique residence that is perfectly suited to modern family living. Entered through a dramatic double-height glazed entrance hall, featuring flint wall sections and finished with large format porcelain tiles. the home immediately conveys a sense of space and grandeur, with natural light flooding the interior and highlighting the property's features.

At the rear of the home lies a substantial kitchen, thoughtfully designed with entertaining in mind incorporating a large island featuring a waterfall edge and a full range of high end integrated appliances. A separate utility room and adjoining store provide practical space.

An elegant reception room is accessed via double doors from the hallway and benefits from a feature fireplace.
Also on the ground floor you will find an additional bedroom, which could equally serve as a cinema room and offers the potential to add an en suite at a later date if required.

The first floor offers a principal bedroom suite, complete with a dedicated dressing room and beautifully appointed en suite with remote controlled sly lights allowing for plenty of natural light. Three further generously proportioned double bedrooms each enjoy the benefit of their own en suites.

Externally, the property is complemented by a detached garage, providing ample parking/ storage space.

Ground Floor Dimensions
Kitchen 7.8m x 7.1m (25’7 x 23’3)
Reception Room 5.6m x 6.9m (18’4 x 22’7)
Bedroom / Cinema Room 5.0m x 6.7m (16’5 x 21’11)

First Floor Dimensions
Bedroom One: 6.4m x 5.3m (21’0 x 12’5)
Dressing Room
En suite
Bedroom Two: 4.6m x 5.9m (15’1 x 19’4)
En suite
Bedroom Three: 6.8m x 4.0m (22’3 x 13’1)
En suite
Bedroom Four: 4.0m x 6.8m (13’1 x 22’3)
En suite

Garage 5.9m x 5.9m (19’5 x 19’5)

Total Area
Internal Floor Area 365m²
Garage / Parking 32m²

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Adjacent to a Grade II listed farmhouse and situated within a designated conservation area, Maple Croft enjoys a setting rich in history and rural charm. The development offers an enviable balance between countryside tranquillity and modern convenience, creating a lifestyle that is both peaceful and connected.

Set within a beautifully restored rural setting, this exclusive collection of conversions seamlessly blends craftsmanship with contemporary luxury, creating homes that are as practical as they are inspiring and offers a rare opportunity to own a home of outstanding character

The development offers a range of properties including elegant apartments extending to over 2,000 sq ft, along with beautifully appointed 3,4 and 5 bedroom homes with the largest home, Pilot House, providing almost 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, offering an outstanding level of space and flexibility

Each home has been individually designed to make the most of its heritage setting, with many incorporating original features such as exposed oak beams, flint walls and historic brickwork. These period elements are seamlessly blended with contemporary kitchens, luxurious bathrooms, energy-efficient technologies and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The result is a collection of homes that celebrate their agricultural past while delivering the space, quality and specification demanded by modern lifestyles.

Original features retained throughout the development include:
Beautiful oak beams and exposed timber framing.
Traditional red brick and decorative knapped flint detailing.
Impressive queen-strut roof construction with iron-strapped tie beams.
Historic granaries, stables and threshing floor elements carefully incorporated into the design.
Restored timber-framed lean-tos, cart sheds and former harness rooms.
Original ironmongery and period detailing retained wherever possible.
Traditional lime mortar construction and authentic joinery techniques used throughout the restoration.
Particular attention has been paid to preserving the architectural integrity of the buildings, ensuring that modern utilities and contemporary comforts have been discreetly integrated without compromising the historic fabric of these exceptional homes.

The gardens have been designed to complement the character of the development while providing attractive and practical outdoor living areas. Features include:
Premium porcelain or natural limestone terraces.
Mature trees and carefully planned lawned gardens.
Integrated irrigation systems for ease of maintenance.
Private outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining.

Location

Nestled within the countryside of East Hertfordshire, Great Hormead is a quintessential English village offering an enviable balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility. Situated just a few miles south-east of the thriving market town of Buntingford, the village enjoys a picturesque setting surrounded by open farmland and an abundance of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.

Rich in history, Great Hormead retains much of its traditional character, with an attractive mix of period properties and heritage architecture. The village centres around its historic church and a small collection of homes, creating a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere.

Despite its rural setting, Great Hormead provides a selection of essential village amenities, fostering a strong sense of community such as a pub, village hall and community spaces and a local primary school

For a wider range of day-to-day facilities, Buntingford (approximately 2–3 miles away) offers a traditional High Street with independent shops, cafes, restaurants and essential services. Larger centres such as Bishop’s Stortford further expand retail, leisure and dining options.

Great Hormead is ideally placed for access to road and rail networks, making it well suited for both commuters and those seeking connectivity alongside rural living:
The nearby A10 provides convenient links to Cambridge to the north and the M25 to the south, alongside access to surrounding towns and villages
Mainline stations are available at Bishop’s Stortford and Ware, offering regular services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport is approximately 19 miles away, providing excellent national and international connections

Square Footage: 3,905 sq ft



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Additional Info

Once a sale is agreed, a £5,000 reservation fee becomes payable.

10 year Build-Zone Warranty.

This development complies with the Consumer Code for New Homes.

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