The Meadow 71 High Street | Hunsdon | Ware | SG12 8NJ Seller Insight

The Meadow is a superb family home in pretty and historic Hunsdon village, surrounded by the gentle countryside. Simon and Dawn are extremely proud of the stunning house they created from the very sad and unloved building they bought eight years ago.

Simon explains the building exactly matched their requirements of a spacious house and annexe in a village setting, suitable for two generations. As a builder, he could see its vast potential. Today the unremarkable nineteen sixties building has an attractive modern colonial façade, and a sophisticated and delightful interior. The attention to detail is apparent throughout the house.

The village has a long and interesting history stretching back to the reign of Henry the Eighth, when his three children spent much time at . The friendly village has many clubs centred in the village hall, and there is an active church community. The general store has a post office, and one of the two pubs is renowned for its excellent award winning food.

Located with easy access to Ware, Bishop’s Stortford, Stanstead Abbots and , there is a wide choice of centres for work and leisure opportunities. It is under ten minutes to station and the A10, making the house ideal for the commuter. The rural tranquillity perfectly combines with the convenience of town life.

Dawn says the house is always drenched with natural daylight, creating an inviting and positive ambience. First time visitors exclaim on the wow factor of a home that has been customised for a chic and comfortable living experience. This charm is accentuated by the ability to throw open the doors in the kitchen and lounge to invite the summer garden in.

The large, well equipped kitchen is a sociable centre for daily family life, and chatty casual dining with friends. The kitchen starred in the first series of ‘Couples Come Dine with Me,’ when Simon and Dawn were the winners.

The split level lounge is both a stylish entertaining room and a supremely comfortable zone for family relaxation. It is a pleasure to snuggle down on comfy sofas for the evening.

The six bedrooms can readily accommodate overnight guests, and the glorious views across the countryside, from the double aspect of the master bedroom have an enviable appeal. The independent annexe enjoys the many of the same benefits as the main house and is perfect for overflow visitors or extended family living.

The garden is a tranquil and private oasis that wraps around the house, whilst the patio areas have made ideal summer alfresco dining rooms.

Simon and Dawn say that they will take away many happy memories of The Meadow. Creating it was a labour of love and they are happy to pass it on to the next owners who, they are sure will love it in the same way.”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside The Meadow

The Meadow is a substantial detached family house that provides extensive and flexible accommodation that includes a fully self contained annexe.

Found in a generous gated plot at the head of a small private road the main house is entered by polished and carved hardwood doors that lead into the bright and airy hallway that is in the centre of the house. Double doors lead into the impressive living room that is split level with large windows to the front and side aspects together with bi folding doors that open onto the patio and garden. This is a great space to entertain in, particularly on a summers evening as the garden and living room blend into each other. There is a large family sized kitchen/breakfast room that is the hub of the home and again is of a size that would suit most families. The kitchen is well fitted with an excellent range of units including a large island and is another bright room with doors onto the rear garden and windows to the front. There is a useful store cupboard, downstairs cloakroom and a large utility/laundry room with a door that leads into the annexe.

Upstairs the master bedroom is double aspect and enjoys fine views over fields. There is a luxurious en suite and dressing area. There is a large guest bedroom and en suite, a further double bedroom with Jack and Jill doors to the family bathroom together with three further good size bedrooms.

The annexe is entirely on the ground floor and being on the side of the house has itsown independent entrance, garage and driveway. There is a good size double bedroom, a wet room, a lovely living room, kitchen and a utility room.

The large, well equipped kitchen is a sociable centre for daily family life, and chatty casual dining with friends. The kitchen starred in the first series of ‘Couples Come Dine with Me,’ when Simon and Dawn were the winners.’

Approaching through the gates there is a large driveway with extensive parking for numerous vehicles that leads to a Heritage style double car port. To the side of the house is an additional driveway and double gates that leads to a useful enclosed parking area/yard and a double garage.

The garden itself is attractively planted and landscaped being mainly to lawn with patio areas and well stocked flower beds and shrubs. Mature Beech hedging and fencing provide a high degree of privacy.

The garden is a tranquil and private oasis that wraps around the house, whilst the patio areas have made ideal summer alfresco dining rooms.” Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2018 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No: 05488780 Registered office address: Market Rd, Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 5YZ Printed 12.09.2018 Fine & Country – Selling the finest homes in , Hertford, Ware and areas Tel: +44 (0)1920 443898 [email protected] 110 High Street, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9AP