• Grade II listed +
• Driveway parking +
• Viewing recommended +
• Further potential to extend STPP +
• Picturesque hamlet +
• EPC Rating = D +

A fine Georgian home with beautiful walled garden

Description

Set within the historic hamlet of Piccotts End, this distinguished Georgian home occupies a wonderfully peaceful position at the heart of a village shaped by centuries of history. Though the setting feels tucked away, Berkhamsted lies just four miles to the west and Hemel Hempstead is close at hand, offering excellent day to day convenience.

Dating from the 18th century, the property is Grade II listed and sits within the Conservation Area, its character reflecting the careful stewardship of generations. Once a row of simple cottages, the building later became The Windmill public house, serving the community until 1967. A blue plaque at the entrance quietly acknowledges its place in the village’s heritage.

Inside, the house reveals a beautifully layered interior. The dining room, with its mellow brick floor and exposed wall of original brick and lime mortar, captures the authenticity of the period. The former bar area has been reimagined as an inviting sitting room, its generous proportions warmed by one woodburning stove and one gas stove. One sits within a deep inglenook, complete with the original benching — a charming reminder of the home’s social past.

A contrasting and sensitively designed extension brings contemporary comfort to the rear. Here, a DeVol kitchen pairs hand-painted cabinetry with pale quartz surfaces and aged brass fittings, creating a timeless, understated elegance. The adjoining family room is filled with natural light, thanks to full-height glazing that opens directly to the garden, giving a seamless flow from inside to out. A utility area, cloakroom and a cellar with the former beer barrel tracks still in situ complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom spans the depth of the house and features exposed beams and a period fireplace. Two further double bedrooms and a single room provide excellent accommodation, one with bespoke wardrobes and another with cleverly integrated storage. The family bathroom offers classic styling with a freestanding bath, complemented by an additional shower room. A concealed second staircase, currently hidden behind fitted cabinetry, hints at the home’s earlier configuration and could be reinstated if desired.

The top floor sits within the eaves, offering a study area, a fifth bedroom and a generous attic space, brimming with potential.