A Grade II listed manor house with enviable views over the valley

Cold Christmas Lane, Thundridge, Ware, , SG12

Freehold

Stunning Grade II* listed home with an abundance of charm and character • Elevated views across open countryside to the rear • Flexible reception areas • Large detached barn offers potential for conversion subject to planning • Grounds of around 1.55 acres • All weather tennis court • Gated private driveway • Practical yet peaceful location, convenient for local facilities

Description There is a south facing terrace An attractive Tudor manor house, with topiary gardens, mature olive occupying a superbly elevated trees and an old granary. position affording extensive views over the River Rib and beyond with rolling farmland on the far side of the valley. Local Information Situated 3 miles from the Sawtrees Manor is a Grade II* attractive market town of Ware Listed building, considered to be (London Liverpool Street from of architectural and historical approximately 42 minutes by merit and was the main dwelling train) and North 4.8 miles of the Sawtrees estate. First away (London Kings Cross from recorded in the 15th century, and 40 minutes), the property enjoys later extended in the 16th and excellent road access both to 17th centuries, the house is to the north and predominantly timber framed withf London to the south via the A10. oak or elm and has many original For schooling, there are well features including but not limited renowned state schools in to mullioned blocked windows, Hertford and Ware such as Simon attractive fireplaces and mitred Ball School. In addition, there is a mouldings. choice of private schooling available at Heath Mount, The house offers spacious family Haileybury College, Bishop's accommodation arranged over Stortford College and St three floors plus a cellar, and is Edmunds College. Local golf enhanced by a modern kitchen courses include , breakfast room and excellent East Herts and Bishop's Stortford. entertaining space with most of the four reception rooms benefitting from attractive views.

Sawtrees Manor sits in around 1.55 acres and includes a hard tennis court, a gated gravelled driveway which leads to an old timbered barn which is suitable for garaging or possibly conversion, subject to planning.

Directions

SAT NAV POSTCODE SG12 7SL From Bishop's Stortford take the A120 west signposted to Hertford for approximately 6 miles continuing through and Standon, at the roundabout to the A10 take the first exit, heading South, sign posted Ware. Continue for approximately 4.5 miles taking the A1170 exit signposted Ware, Thundridge and . At the roundabout take the first exit onto Wadesmill Road (A1170), take the first right onto Cold Christmas Lane continuing for 2.2 miles – Sawtrees Manor is found on the left beyond double wooden gates.

Tenure Freehold

Energy Performance EPC exempt

Viewing All viewings will be accompanied and are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills Bishops Stortford Office. 01279 756 800.

Services

Mains water, mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage

Justin Godfrey Bishops Stortford +44 (0) 1279 756 800 Cold Christmas Lane, Thundridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

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