5 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Hertford, SG14 2LG £1,800,000

There is also a guest WC on this floor, as well as a laundry room (with access to the garage), a cloakroom, and a room used to store sports equipment.

The first floor can be accessed via two handsome staircases – one in the entrance hall, and another next to the kitchen. Upstairs is a wonderful family room; a later addition, its French doors open onto a south-facing balcony with elevated views of the gardens below.

The voluminous principal bedroom is at the front of the plan, with original sash windows on two sides. There are four further bedrooms on this level; one has built-in bookshelves and is used as a study. Of the five bedrooms, four have washbasins.

There are two bathrooms upstairs, one with a shower and both of which have a bathtub.

Additional storage space is provided by the substantial cellar and attic

The Great Outdoors

South-facing grounds of just over an acre emanate from the house, carefully landscaped by the current owners. Established hedgerows trace the garden’s boundary and are complemented by mature trees, including a magnificent lime tree, a large hornbeam, hazel, Scots pines and conifers. There are also established hedges of yew and lime. Blooming camellias and lush japonica bushes by the porch provide a blaze of colour in the early spring.

The reception rooms flow onto a paved sun terrace, with plenty of room to dine outdoors. Lawns extend beyond, interspersed with sculptural topiary and several varieties of flowers and shrubs. In spring, swathes of daffodils and cow parsley create a colourful backdrop.

There are also a series of outbuildings, including three sheds, two of which are brick-built. There is also a greenhouse, a large herbaceous border well-stocked with flowering perennials, a large vegetable garden, three compost heaps, and a well-maintained tennis court, enclosed by chain-link fencing.

Several cars can be parked on the driveway; the garage has an additional parking space. A separate gate provides direct access to St Mary’s Lane.

Out and About

The small village of Hertingfordbury is ideally located in the Hertfordshire countryside and less than two miles from Hertford town centre. The village has a parish church and a large recreation ground, as well as a local pub, The White Horse. Panshangar Park provides delightful walking opportunities year-round and is home to The Great Oak, one of the oldest oak trees in Britain. The Cole Green Way is another attractive walk, just two minutes from the house.

Perfect for a weekend stroll, the pretty town centre of Hertford is a five-minute drive, offering a good selection of shops, dining options and leisure facilities.

The city of St Albans is a 24-minute drive away, characterised by its historic architecture and many listed buildings, museums and heritage sites, including St Albans Cathedral, Roman Verulamium Park and Museum and the River Ver. The city is also home to excellent restaurants and cafés. Hatfield House is also close by, as are the home and studios of acclaimed British sculptor Henry Moore at Perry Green.

There are plenty of excellent schools in the area, both in the state and private sectors. Primary options include Hertingfordbury Cowper and independent St Joseph’s in the Park, and at secondary level, Simon Balle School, The Chauncy School, and Haileybury College are well regarded.

Travel to London is made easy by regular trains from Hertford North and Herford East to Moorgate and Liverpool Street respectively. Hatfield station, which is around six miles away, runs services to King's Cross in around 30 minutes. Stansted and Luton airports are both approximately 35 minutes' drive away, and there is good access to the A1, M1 and M11.

Council Tax Band: G