The Square, Braughing, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11

The Old Bakehouse is located on the picturesque village square in Braughing with views over the square towards the church, and a stone’s throw from the local public houses and amenities. The property has been renovated and extended by the current owners which incorporates character features but with a contemporary kitchen/dining room extension.

Entering the property into a spacious entrance hall which has exposed beams, tiled flooring and stairs rising to the first floor landing. To the right of the hall is the dual aspect living room with exposed beams and studwork and an impressive Inglenook fireplace, an array of wall lights and doors leading out to rear garden and patio area.

To the left is the study/guest bedroom with window to the front aspect, a boot room with additional storage and the downstairs three piece bathroom suite with Velux window. The hall leads to the back of the house to the inner hallway/lobby with a stable door gaining access to a small patio to the rear, which in turn gives access to the High Street. There is also a playroom with fitted storage and a separate utility room which has space for washing machine, tumble dryer and has an integrated larder fridge with eye and base units and inset sink.

The kitchen/dining room, sits in the extension, and has a vaulted ceiling, tiled flooring, dual aspect windows and three sets of door giving access to the rear garden. The fitted kitchen comprises of eye and base level units, inset sink, a gas Aga, electric oven, integrated dishwasher and a central island with seating, which is a perfect space for entertaining.

Moving upstairs, the first floor landing has fitted storage cupboards, and leads to the four bedrooms all of which have character features including exposed beams and studwork. The master bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom and dressing area. There is also a further cloakroom including a w/c on this floor.

Externally, the front of the property is enclosed by picket fencing and has a lawned area with well-stocked shrub borders, and to the side is the driveway parking for two cars which in turns leads to the rear garden via a wide gate. The rear garden is southwest facing and is mainly laid to lawn with a patio entertaining area to the immediate rear of the property with power and outside tap. At the foot of the garden is a large shed.

Braughing is a popular East Hertfordshire village with a wealth of period properties and local facilities including post office and Inns. The village lies within one mile of the A10 trunk road and the M11 motorway (Junction 8) approx 9 miles) lies on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford. The M25 can be reached via the A10 providing access to London. A more comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities are available at Bishop’s Stortford (9.5 miles), Buntingford (approx 5 miles) and Ware (7.5 miles). There are mainline stations at both Bishop’s Stortford and Ware, with services to London Liverpool Street (approx 35 minutes).