Paddocks Wells Cottered, Buntingford, Hertfordshre
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Paddocks Wells Cottered, Buntingford, Hertfordshre A charming and characterful Grade II Listed thatched cottage set in this popular Hertfordshire village. Paddocks Wells Cottered, Buntingford, Hertfordshre A charming and characterful Grade II Listed thatched cottage set in this popular Hertfordshire village. Vaulted principle reception room with an Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove w Open plan kitchen/breakfast room w Substantial grounds of around 0.67 acres w Off street parking for several cars and a detached garage w Two large workshops/ studio buildings in the garden w Recently re-thatched Chain free sale This charming period cottage dates back in parts to the 1600’s and has been well maintained by the current owners including a re-thatch in 2018. Internally the accommodation offers flexible bedroom and living space with two bedrooms upstairs, an additional third bedroom on the ground floor, and two family bathrooms. The ground floor is centred around a delightful vaulted principal reception room with a dining and sitting area and a charming Inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove. There are many original beams exposed and this room enjoys a dual aspect. From here, a staircase leads to a minstrel gallery and a first floor bedroom. Also on the ground floor, there is an additional bedroom and a family bathroom/wc. On the other side of the Inglenook fireplace, a breakfast/morning room with inglenook leads into the cottage style kitchen with various integrated appliances and an aspect over the rear garden. The rear lobby/utility area opens on to a small front garden, and also leads to the second ground floor bathroom/shower. To the rear there is a large sun room with sliding doors with a wonderful aspect over the gardens themselves. Finally upstairs, you will find the remaining bedroom accessed from a staircase off the kitchen. To the side of the house is off street parking for numerous vehicles leading to a detached garage. A meandering path works its way through the south-facing mature landscaped gardens which in total are around 0.67 of an acre. Within the grounds sit two large sheds, one of which historically was used as the village nursery school in the 1970’s, the other as an art studio more recently. Agents Comments Picturesque chocolate box charm in a lovely location. Local Information Cottered is a well regarded village with a public house and parish church enjoying a rural setting and surrounded by open countryside. The larger town of Buntingford is a few miles away offering shopping, schooling and sporting facilities together with access to the A10 which provides access to London in the south and Cambridge to the north. The main line railway station at Stevenage has frequent connections to London’s Kings Cross St Pancras or alternatively Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford East also provide access to London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross. The schooling in the area includes Heath Mount Prep School at Watton at Stone, Kingshot Prep School in Hitchin, St Edmunds College in Ware, Haileybury at Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford College as well as a range of well regarded state primary and secondary schools. There is an extensive network of local footpaths and bridle paths locally catering for the equestrian enthusiast. Directions From Bishop’s Stortford proceed in a westerly direction on the A120 joining the A10 at Puckeridge heading north towards Gross Internal Area (approx) Buntingford. At the northern end of Buntingford turn left onto Cottage = 129.8 sq m / 1397 sq ft (Excluding Void) Outbuildings = 91 sq m / 979 sq ft the A507 towards Cottered. As you enter the village drive past Total = 220.8 sq m / 2376 sq ft the pub on your right, then past the green on your left, and you For identification only. Not to scale. will see Paddocks Wells on your left hand side just before the road bends to the right. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. N = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Shed Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 9.03 x 4.07 3.67 x 3.06 Void Dn 4.62 x 3.75 29'8 x 13'4 Dn 12'0 x 10'0 15'2 x 12'4 Garage 5.10 x 2.65 16'9 x 8'8 Sitting / Music Room First Floor 5.73 x 3.74 18'10 x 12'3 (Not Shown In Actual (Not Shown In Actual Kitchen Location / Orientation) Location / Orientation) 4.90 x 1.73 Bedroom 3 16'1 x 5'8 3.05 x 2.79 Up 10'0 x 9'2 Sitting Room 5.75 x 3.89 Dining Room Shed Summer House 18'10 x 12'9 3.92 x 3.03 4.28 x 2.29 4.84 x 4.28 12'10 x 9'11 14'1 x 7'6 15'11 x 14'1 Up IN (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Ground Floor Savills Bishop’s Stortford Chequers, 19 North Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2LD [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, 01279 756 800 either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise 181204DJ savills.co.uk Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.