- Versatile family living spaces +
- 6 Bedrooms-5 double +
- 10ft ceiling heights +
- Located in the heart of Ashwell +
- Within walking distance to local shops and amenities +
- Off Street parking +
- Double garage and carport +
London House is a handsome period property offering almost 3,700 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged over four floors. Retained features include sash windows, generously-proportioned rooms, ceiling heights of approximately 10ft, fine cornicing and original fireplaces.
The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and leads to the drawing and dining room, both with feature fireplaces. To the rear of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room, with a range of wall and base units including a central island with breakfast bar, an Aga, Belfast sink, which offers ample light and space with views and French doors to the garden. There is an additional fitted utility room and en suite cloakroom.
To the lower ground floor, and whilst the space is currently being used as TV/Games room and gym with additional shower room, it offers great versatility for the next owners.
The first floor offers a principal bedroom with feature fireplace, dressing room and en suite bathroom, and three further double bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms. On the second floor the property provides another two double bedrooms, one opening into a study, together with a family bathroom.
Having plenty of kerb appeal, the front door is accessible from the pavement, double gates at the rear give access to a secure driveway and an outbuilding comprising two garages and a store. Previously the building has been granted planning permission for a larger replacement double garage and annexe.
The enclosed rear garden is laid mainly to lawn, spanning almost 150ft, bordered by mature shrubs. There are also growing beds and green house with an additional a flagstone terrace offering spacious split-level paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.
The picturesque Hertfordshire village of Ashwell has a thriving community spirit and a wide range of amenities including a church, village hall, independent shops, a butcher, hairdresser, garage, café, GP surgery, pharmacy, recreation ground, 3 public houses, numerous sporting clubs and pre- and primary schools. Ashwell is in the catchment area for both Knights Templar and Bassingbourn secondary schools. The nearby market towns of Baldock and Royston and Cambridge all offer a wider variety of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The A1, A1(M) and M11 connect to the motorway network, Ashwell & Morden station offers regular services to major regional centres and central London, and London Stansted Airport.