• Plot size circa 4.9 acres +
• House size circa 7,300 sqft / 678 sqm (excluding garage) +
• Full planning permission for a stunning, Para 84 home +
• Design by multi award winning Hawkes Architecture +
• Landscape design by Phil Allen Design +
• Exclusive, rural location with views across open countryside +
• South facing rear aspect +

Planning consent has been attained for a stunning, Paragraph 84 dwelling on a generous, rural plot close to the village of Braughing in Hertfordshire.

Estimated Cost Breakdown:
Plot - £995,000
Build - £2,000,000
Total - £2,995,000

Stamp duty is only be payable on the plot purchase, an expected saving of £245k when compared to buying an existing house of the same total value.

The house design by Hawkes Architecture references the form and layout of the former agricultural units on the site. This unique family home will have five bedrooms, an open plan kitchen living dining room, as well as formal living and dining spaces, a snug and a dedicated space for working from home. The house will also benefit from an indoor pool, sauna and spa, gym and a sun lounge.

The buyer will have the option to work with the architects to amend the approved designs if required.

The plans are complimented by an extensive landscape design produced in consultation with award winning landscape architect, Phil Allen Design. These proposals involve significant enhancements in habitat and biodiversity across this large brownfield site. They include a wildlife lake set within grasslands with mown paths and bridges crossing the water, orchards, informal and formal gardens and terraces from which to entertain and enjoy the garden.

As summarised in the planning application, the development proposals are the result of a detailed and thorough analysis of the site and surrounding area, informed by expertise in the architectural, landscape, ecological, and planning fields.

Full details of the planning approval are available via reference 3/22/0217/FUL on the East Herts Council website.

The site lies within open countryside, 1.5 miles to the east of the charming village of Braughing and to the west of Bishop's Stortford.

Braughing is known for its picturesque setting and historic character, with many of its buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The village is a tranquil and tight-knit community, making it a desirable place to live for those looking for a more rural setting while still being within reach of London and Cambridge.