3 Tewin Water House Welwyn, Herts
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3 Tewin Water House Welwyn, Herts 3 Tewin Water House In 2002 Tewin Water House was restored Welwyn, Herts, AL6 0AA to its former glory and converted into elegant homes, of which no. 3 forms a charming wing, A wing of a beautiful Grade II retaining many period features, with generously sized rooms, large sash windows and good Listed Georgian mansion set ceiling heights. in 8 acres of parkland. Number 3 is accessed either via the grand main Welwyn North Station 1 mile (for King’s Cross entrance hall with doors leading to the stunning and Moorgate), A1 (M) Junction 6 1.5 miles, communal grounds or by the private entrance Welwyn Garden City 2 miles, adjacent to the parking space at the rear. London Luton International Airport 9 miles, The large reception rooms have an abundance Central London 25 miles of light and are fantastic entertaining spaces. Location Entrance hall | Drawing room Tewin Water House is situated on the edge of Kitchen/Dining room | Library | Cloakroom Digswell, a highly regarded pretty village with Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe a primary school and local shops. There is and en-suite | 3 further bedrooms a further local shop, pub/restaurants, a JMI 2 further en-suites | Galleried study area school and post office in Tewin village. Communal gardens of about 8 acres Garage and two parking spaces Nearby Welwyn village, Hertford and Welwyn Garden City town centres provide a wide range of amenities and shops including John Lewis, The property Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and Debenhams. Tewin Water House was originally built for Lord Cowper in 1798, of Georgian neo Greek style A regular train service operates from Welwyn with giant iconic columns. North, Welwyn Garden and Hertford stations and provide a fast and frequent service into London The property was later acquired by the Beit Kings Cross, Moorgate and Peterborough. family, renowned diamond magnates and friends of Cecil Rhodes. They contributed many millions There are numerous renowned public and of pounds to worthy casuses and are buried in private schools in the area along with sports Tewin churchyard. Lady Beit eventually left Tewin and golf clubs, playing fields, open countryside, Water in 1946 and it was sold to Hertfordshire public houses, restaurants and the Hawthorne County Council who converted it into a school. Theatre and cinema. General Services: xxxxxxx Local Authority: xxxxxxx Outside Tewin Water House is approached via a long tree lined driveway with carriage entrance. The communal landscaped gardens have been reinstated to conform with the original plans of the noted landscape architect Sir Humphrey Repton and form a beautiful parkland setting. French doors from the drawing room open out directly onto the gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn and bounded by the River Mimram. There are two parking spaces and a garage allocated to the property. General Services: Mains services are all connected. Council Tax: Band G, with an annual charge of £2,464.76. Postcode: AL6 0AA. Local authority: East Herts District Council. Tel; 01279 655261. Management Charges; Tewin Water House is Freehold and is managed by the Tewin Water House Management Company with the 6 Apartments having equal shares. THWMC raises funds to cover the operation of the house (Insurance, Interior Maintenance, Cleaning etc.) and raises funds for Reserves for Long Term Maintenance of the House and First Port act as the management company for the Estate (Grounds maintenance, Gardening, etc.). Apartment 3 makes a contribution as follows: Approx. £3,000 per annum to TWHMC for running costs, £5,000 per annum for the TWHMC reserves and approx. £3,000 per annum to First Port for the Estate. Directions From Junction 6 of the A1(M) take the Hertford Road to Digswell. At the roundabout continue straight over onto the Hertford Road. After passing under the viaduct turn left into Harmer Green Lane and immediately right into the driveway for Tewin Water House. Tewin Water House can be found by turning right at the end of the private driveway (approx. 0.7 miles). Harpenden 49 High St, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2SJ 01582 764343 [email protected] struttandparker.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not havAe any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of 50 offices across England and Scotland, the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to including 10 offices in Central London you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken June 2015. Particulars prepared June 2015. Printed by Ravensworth B3067138/01/2015.