bendish house bendish| nr | | sg4 8ja

bendish house a substantial detached victorian house with spectacular views over countryside

reception hall master bedroom with en suite bathroom library/office 7 further bedrooms dining room 2 bathrooms living room large cellar kitchen period gardens and grounds backing on to breakfast room pasture land butler’s pantry long driveway pantry paddock to front utility room stable yard and large workshop cloakroom approximately 2.36 acres in all conservatory/games room epc = f

hitchin town centre - 7.8 miles with mainline station into kings cross and the city from 30 minutes, parkway mainline station - 6.2 miles (st pancras international from 30 minutes), town centre - 6.1 miles, welwyn garden city - 8.9 miles, M1 (J10) - 7.8 miles, A1M (J7) 8.3 miles st albans city centre -10.5 miles, london luton airport - 5.2 miles Bendish House Bendish house is a true Victorian masterpiece. The current owners have ensured that the integrity of the period has been maintained and thus, many of the original features have been retained throughout this substantial family residence. It is clear upon entering the house, that the classic high ceilings and well proportioned rooms will adorn the house, which really emphasises the great living space, all over two floors. Despite the almost original layout from a bygone era, the setup of the rooms lend themselves well for today’s informal living environment.

On the western side of the house, a large conservatory/games room can be found. Double doors lead out to the front terrace, which is a perfect area for alfresco entertaining beneath a large grape vine covered pergola.

From most of the principal rooms and bedrooms, some of the finest views in the county can be enjoyed across rolling pasture land and countryside beyond.

The mature gardens and grounds which abound the house, are a particular feature. As one drives down the long gravel driveway, a ‘sense of arrival’ is most apparent. To the side of the drive lies a large paddock interspersed by some rather impressive trees. Set towards the front eastern boundary, stands a large block of timber framed stables, a good section of which has been converted into a very useful workshop.

To the rear of the house, lawn gardens sweep away from the house and down to the abutting pasture land. The gardens are perfect for children to play and there would seem to be ample space for those who may wish to install a tennis court, if required.

Location The quintessential hamlet of Bendish is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty approximately 6 miles to the east of Harpenden, which provides a comprehensive range of shopping facilities, cafes and restaurants. There are convenience stores and post offices in the nearby villages of Whitwell and Kimpton. Excellent secondary schools can be found in both Hitchin and Harpenden. For the commuter ,there is a fast and frequent rail service just under Communications are excellent, with Harpenden approximately 6 6 miles at Luton Parkway to St Pancras (from 27 minutes) and the miles distant and the historic market town of Hitchin being 7.8 miles M1, M25, A1M and London Luton International Airport are all distant. Both towns offer an extensive selection of pubs, restaurants, accessible. shopping and leisure facilities and mainline railway stations.

There are a number of well renowned golf courses within the area Air travel is available from Luton airport (5.2 miles) whilst including Brocket Hall, Knebworth (both private) and Chesfield the A1M (J7) and M1(J10) being 8.3 miles and 7.8 miles away Downs (public). respectively. Hitchin station provides a mainline train station offering regular 30 minute travelling services into Kings Cross Bendish House is conveniently located within easy reach of and the City. Adjacent to Kings Cross station is St Pancras both private and state schools, including St Ippolyts Primary International station where one catches the Eurostar line. School, Princess Helena Girls school ( 3 to 5 minutes drive away), Queenswood School, Hitchin Boys and Girls schools, Sherrardswoods School and Kingshott School. gENERAL iNFORMATION Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills 01582 465000. © Crown copyright 2013 License Number 100022432 bendish house, bendish Main House gross internal area = 5,530 sq ft / 514 sq m Workshop & Tack Room gross internal area = 871 sq ft / 81 sq m Stables gross internal area = 223 sq ft / 21 sq m

Total gross internal area = 6,624 sq ft / 616 sq m Pantry 3.05 x 3.03 10'0" x 9'11"

Store Utility Kitchen Breakfast Room Cellar 1 4.43 x 2.05 4.05 x 3.33 6.70 x 3.93 3.79 x 3.21 Living Room 4.83 x 4.30 13'3" x 10'11" 22'0" x 12'11" 12'5" x 10'6" 14'6" x 6'9" F/P Boiler 6.61 x 4.85 15'10" x 14'1" 21'8" x 15'11"

Conservatory 5.90 x 4.66 F/P 19'4" x 15'3" Pantry Inner 3.93 x 2.69 Hallway Cellar 2 12'11" x 8'10" F/P 2.82 x 2.05 Entrance 9'3" x 6'9" Hall

Dining Room Ground Floor 5.39 x 5.16 4.90 x 3.89 Library/Office 17'8" x 16'11" 16'1" x 12'9" 4.83 x 4.11 15'10" x 13'6" Entrance Lobby

Lower Ground Floor

Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Master Bedroom Tack Room 3.70 x 3.60 3.96 x 3.26 Bedroom 7 Bedroom 8 4.85 x 4.21 4.93 x 1.87 13'0" x 10'8" 12'2" x 11'10" 16'2" x 6'2" 3.86 x 2.93 3.05 x 2.91 15'11" x 13'10" 12'8" x 9'7" 10'0" x 9'7"

7.11 x 1.87 23'4" x 6'2" Bedroom 4/ Dressing Room 3.32 x 2.07 10'11" x 6'9" 6.93 x 5.50 Stable 1 Stable 2 22'9" x 18'1" 3.48 x 2.91 3.48 x 2.91 11'5" x 9'7" 11'5" x 9'7" Bedroom 2 Workshop Bedroom 3 5.36 x 4.75 4.84 x 4.14 17'7" x 15'7" 15'11" x 13'7" F/P 6.08 x 5.50 19'11" x 18'1"

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