Beechview is a four-bedroom detached family home with stylish accommodation and a self-contained one-bedroom annexe. Set in the sought-after village of Stansted Abbots, the property welcomes plenty of natural light throughout and features high-quality, bespoke fittings and plenty of exposed timber joinery.
The ground floor has two splendid open-plan living and entertaining spaces. At the front there is a sitting area and a dining area. Divided only by a central brick-built fireplace, the two spaces have a triple aspect, engineered wooden flooring and timber beams overhead. Towards the rear there is a stunning 41ft family area, breakfast area and kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, exposed eaves and skylights overhead, as well as a conservatory-style glass ceiling at the end of the room and French doors opening onto the gardens. The kitchen features contemporary wooden fitted units, a central island and integrated appliances, while the adjoining utility offers useful further storage space.
Upstairs there are four well-presented double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with its extensive built-in storage and en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, while the first floor also has the family bathroom.
General
Local Authority: East Hertforshire District Council
Services: Electricity, gas, mains water and
drainage
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £1,350,000
At the front of the property, the gravel driveway provides parking space for several vehicles, while there is a detached double garage at the rear, which is accessed via a lane off Woodman Way and Station Road. The annexe is located above the garage, providing useful further accommodation with an open-plan sitting area and kitchen, one bedroom and a shower room. The gardens to the rear of the house feature a patio area, a second covered seating area and an additional terrace in front of the annexe. There is also a well-maintained, level lawn and raised border beds with various shrubs, hedgerows and flowering perennials.
The village of Stanstead Abbotts lies in a convenient and well-connected position between the towns of Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon and Harlow. The River Lea runs through the village, and there is a marina providing access for sailing. There are several local amenities in Stanstead Abbotts and neighbouring Stanstead St. Margarets, including local shops, a pharmacy and several pubs and restaurants. Large supermarkets and a wider range of shops are available in nearby Hoddesdon and Ware. There is a primary school in the village, while further schooling is available in the surrounding towns, including the outstanding-rated Presdales School in Ware and the independent Haileybury and Imperial Service College in Hertford. Transport connections in the area include the A10 just over a mile away and the M11 and M25 both within 10 miles. Rail services are available in the village, with London Liverpool Street 45 minutes away.