Cell Park Farm & Granary Millfield Lane | Markyate | Hertfordshire Cell Park Farm & Granary Millfield Lane | Markyate | Hertfordshire | AL3 8QQ Harpenden 6.2 miles – mainline station (St Pancras International from 27 minutes), St Albans 9.6 miles, London Luton Airport and Luton Parkway Station 4.9 miles, M1 (J9) 3.2 miles A splendid Georgian farmhouse with separate granary cottage and set in parkland grounds in excess of 10 acres RECEPTION HALL | DRAWING ROOM | MORNING ROOM | STUDY | KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST/DINING AREA UTILITY ROOM | MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM | 4 FURTHER FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS 1 WITH EN SUITE AND 2 SHARING A ‘JACK AND JILL’ EN SUITE | FAMILY BATHROOM | 2 SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS AND SEPARATE CLOAKROOM EXTENSIVE CELLARAGE | EPC = C THE GRANARY WITH STUDIO/KITCHEN, BEDROOM, BATHROOM, EPC = C 4 GARAGES | WORKSHOP | STORE | LARGE OPEN FRONTED BARN | GARDENS EXTENDING TO EXCESS 10 ACRES AGENTS NOTE: FURTHER 15 ACRES AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION Savills Harpenden [email protected] 01582 465000 With a magnificent bay window to the front, and a large picture sash window Description to the rear, this room has a beautifully bright and spacious feel. The suite is Originally constructed in the 18th Century, Cell Park Farm has been extended generous in size with ample space for, not only a large bed and wardrobes, but during the Victorian era and more recently, about 5 years ago, to provide a also sofas and chairs. A perfect place to while away time with a favourite book! pleasingly symmetrical house. The present owners have brought this house There is a very pretty guest room in the opposite wing of the house, which again very much into the 21st Century but with a respectful ‘nod’ to the traditional is generous in size and has fantastic light. There is a well-appointed en suite aesthetics of its heritage. bathroom with separate shower. Approached along a private shared driveway, bordered by hedges and rolling There are 3 further bedrooms on this floor, 2 sharing a Jack and Jill style fields, you turn by a beautiful brick and flint wall into the gravel driveway which bathroom and a family bathroom is adjacent to the smallest bedroom. leads to Cell Park Farm. Up on the top floor of the house there are 2 substantial bedrooms which have An elegant veranda porch shelters a heavy front door which leads into a wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. These rooms would be spacious reception hall which displays a subtle sandstone flagstone floor, a fabulous place for children to make their own and are usefully served by combining practicality with beauty. The sitting room, garden room and kitchen all a cloakroom. lead off this hall. The kitchen and breakfast/dining area is a delight, with traditional styled hand Outside built painted kitchen units, topped by attractive Italian granite worktops and complimented by a robust 4-oven Aga. In addition, there is a central island unit The grounds are a noteworthy feature of the property and feature rolling with a prep sink and breakfast bar. This stunning room, which runs from the parkland style gardens leading gently up to a lightly wooded horizon, front to the back of the house, is a real focal point, or some may say, the ‘hub’ uninterrupted sunsets are an absolute treat. of the house. If one enjoys entertaining, then the breakfast/dining area provides Closer to the house, the grounds are manicured with superb lawns immaculate ample space to sit 12 to 14 guests comfortably. enough for a game of croquet. With a terrace running along the rear, offering There is a substantial utility room adjacent which has been thoughtfully designed great space for outdoor entertaining, and gardens which wrap around both the to mirror the style of the kitchen. With doors to both the front driveway and granary and farmhouse, the setting of the house is really to be enjoyed. indeed one of the garages, this is an ideal place to bring in the weekly shop, There is a substantial timber frame, open fronted barn next to the house, which especially on wet days. A couple of steps leading down from the cat flap could be put to a variety of uses (subject to the usual consents), but currently provides a thoughtful feature for feline friends! used for garden machinery. The drawing room, originally built in Victorian times, reflects the style of the day Attached to the house on one side, is a pair of garages with large loft area and with a magnificent bay window overlooking the front gardens and tall French a single garage to the other side with direct access into the house. In addition, doors, which lead through to the garden room. There are towering, built in there is extensive parking over the private gravel driveway. bookshelves with cupboards below, providing excellent storage. Being built in a style which feels like an original part of the house, the recently The Granary constructed morning room enjoys a southerly aspect. The lead roof is tiled has a Situated to the front of the house is a detached former granary which offers couple of skylights allowing this room to keep cool during the summer months. delightful one bedroom mews style accommodation; an ideal opportunity Tucked to one side of the hallway, an elegant Georgian fashioned stairway with for older teenagers, an au pair, live in staff or for those who need to work richly burnished handrail which wind up to the first and second floors. from home. One wing of the first floor is given over to the master suite which enjoys views On the ground floor there is a large workshop area which leads into a garage, over the gardens and over treetops to fields and parkland beyond. which in turn links with a separate storeroom. Land Overage Provision Running north west of the house is a fabulous parcel of gently sloping pasture There will be an Overage Provision for the sum of 25% of any increase in land, which, on reaching the top of the field, fabulous far reaching views can value accrued due to any development over and above agricultural use for a be enjoyed across the valley. The land is bordered by post and wire fencing, so period of 25 years. ideal for keeping horses or other livestock. Tenure and Possession Location Cell Park Farm and any associated land is offered freehold and will be The name Markyate comes from two Old English words, mearc and geat, available with vacant possession on completion. meaning Gate at the Boundary. The boundary being the Hertfordshire/ Bedfordshire border. Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Lying on Watling Street, the Roman road running from St. Albans was a major coaching stop on the highway from London to Birmingham, at one point Rights Of Way having over forty inns and public houses along its main road. An area rich in The property and the associated land is being sold subject to, and with the colourful history, Markyate is now a delightful Hertfordshire village with a strong benefit of all rights including: rights of way, whether public or private, light, community spirit enjoying local conveniences such as popular pubs and day to drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, day shops including a pharmacy, a bank, post office, bakery, and a well-stocked easements and quasi-easements and mast, pylons, stays, cables whether village store. There is also a hardware and store, a newsagent, an award- referred to in these particulars or not. winning restaurant take-aways, and hairdressers and beauty parlours. For larger shops including Waitrose, Marks and Spencer Simply Food and Local Authority Sainsburys, Harpenden is only a short drive away. Dacorum Borough Council: 01442 228000 Education is well provided for with a local village school and nursery and also the ever popular Beechwood Park school is located just outside the village. Buses Viewing for schools in the surrounding area pick up from both the high street and the A5. All viewings relating to the property are strictly by appointment only via There are a multitude of leisure facilities close at hand with numerous country Saviils – 01582 465000. Access to the land referred to as Lot 2 cannot be walks and bridle paths on the doorstep, a great choice of golf clubs at accessed, but can be viewed from the roadsides as described previously. Harpenden and Redbourn. A branch of David Lloyd Health Club is a short drive away at nearby Capability Green and there are additional sports facilities available in Harpenden at Rothamstead. For the commuter, the closest railway station is at Luton Parkway with a fast train into Kings Cross running every half hour. Junction 9 of the M1 is just over 3 miles away providing prompt access onto the motorway network via the M25. Bedroom 5 4.65 x 3.95 Cell Park Farm & The Granary 15'3" x 13'0" Main House gross internal area = 6,034 sq ft / 561 sq m The Granary gross internal area = 1,180 sq ft / 110 sq m Barn 9.10 x 9.08 Boiler Rooms gross internal area = 165 sq ft / 15 sq m 29'10" x 29'9" Total (Excluding Barn) gross internal area = 7,379 sq ft / 686 sq m Bedroom 6 4.61 x 3.95 15'1" x 13'0" Second Floor Morning Room Bedroom 5 7.50 x 4.25 4.65 x 3.95 24'7" x 13'11" 15'3" x 13'0" Breakfast Area Bedroom 3 Sky Sky 5.47 x 4.75 Boiler Room 2 Barn 3.33 x 2.18 9.10 x 9.08 17'11" x 15'7" Boiler 29'10" x 29'9" Bedroom 7 10'11" x 7'2" 3.00 x 2.60 Bedroom 6 Study 9'10" x 8'6" 4.61 x 3.95 4.30 x 4.19 11.65 x 4.75 15'1" x 13'0" 14'1" x 13'9" 38'3" x 15'7" Sky Utility Garage 1 and 2 Drawing Room 5.55 x 5.35 Bedroom 1 Second Floor Garage 3 7.00 x 5.59 F/P 7.40 x 4.67 18'3" x 17'7" 7.41 x 4.69 A/C 23'0" x