A stunning collection of fourteen individual homes built and refurbished to an exceptional specification. This development combines four striking two and three bedroom character homes and ten beautifully appointed two bedroom new build homes located around a courtyard setting. Taverners Place offers the appeal of village life with its unique shops and pubs, yet remains within close proximity to mainline railway stations and superb road links.. Idyllic Village

Mentioned in the Domesday book, Codicote is a charming village which lies to the north of Garden City, borders the and is nestled within the glorious Hertfordshire countryside. Codicote proves very popular with young families, buyers downsizing, along with commuters looking for the perfect work life balance in this much sought after location. The village boasts many historical buildings, some of which date back to the 1600’s and is awash with period charm and character just adding to its appeal.

Codicote has a thriving community and boasts a good selection of local shops that cater for your everyday needs; a post office and well stocked convenience store, quality family butcher, several public houses along with a pharmacy. Codicote also has a C of E Primary School which has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.

With open countryside on your doorstep, long walks and outdoor pursuits are well provided for. The village is also close to some of Hertfordshire’s most iconic country estates, including Brocket Hall and House. Nearby Hitch Wood is famous for its bluebells and a new sports hall and social club was built in 2010 to provide local residents with floodlit hard courts, football pitches and indoor bowls.

Welwyn Garden City is the nearest town and offers a comprehensive array of large retailers including a John Lewis department store, Waitrose and Debenhams. The recent addition of High Street restaurant names such as Prezzo, Côte and Bills have proved to be a huge success. ’s mainline station provides a fast and efficient link to King’s Cross in a little over twenty minutes. London on your doorstep

For a small village Codicote offers excellent transport links and is only three miles away from Cambridge Knebworth Welwyn Garden City King’s Cross 36 min 3 min 8 min 26 min Knebworth mainline station, with Welwyn Garden City station a mile further; both offer a journey time of under half an hour into King’s Cross. For those needing access to road links the A1 (J6) Thameslink is less three miles away, with the M25 (J23) a further 10 miles. For flights, Luton Airport can be Travel information source: thameslinkrailway.com reached in half an hour. Village Retreat Much is made of the facilities that can be found in or around Codicote and many would say that for a village location it has a huge amount to offer. Lazy days spent at nearby Knebworth House are often not complete without afternoon tea. An array of country pubs and fine dining at The Auberge du lac at Brocket Hall make the village a charming place to explore from. The village retains a quintessentially English feel without feeling isolated and serves residents across a very broad demographic. * Period charm combined

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2 The Goat Taverners Place will provide fourteen stunning new homes lovingly crafted by Townstone Limited, who have over the years, gained an enviable reputation of building impressive homes that deliver beyond purchaser’s expectations. Townstone Limited have picked up many awards for their design 6 3 and execution, one of which was from the Royal Institute of British Architects. 2 1 The site that fronts the high street has had a public house situated on the site as far back as the 1200’s which Laurence the Taverner occupied (hence the name) and has been recorded as being the 7 earliest licensed building in Hertfordshire. The striking building that currently occupies the site was 7 built in 1550, when it was most likely called The George and has much more recently been occupied by 5 4 a famous chef who converted the building into a restaurant in the 1970’s. 1 8 Undergoing sympathetic restoration, the three houses will offer spectacular accommodation. Working 71 with the Planning Department’s Conservation Officer, Townstone Ltd will also build ten two bedroom homes, each of which will blend perfectly with its surroundings. A further two bedroom detached barn conversion completes the site.

7 Tucked just off the High Street and set around a courtyard, Taverners Place will deliver homes of Bin S unquestionable charm and quality, offering a secluded and private location, providing off street parking

tore 8 for houses one to thirteen and private rear gardens for houses one to eight. Attention to detail can be found throughout every home and contemporary kitchens and bathrooms will be complemented by 8 Quartz work surfaces and Karndean flooring. treet

High S Kitchen Dining Bedroom 1 Room

71 High Street Bedroom 3 Living Room

3 bedroom house Bedroom 2 Living Room 14’4 x 12’11 (4.4m x 3.9m) Dining Room 16’3 x 11’2 (5.0m x 3.4m) Kitchen 13’0 x 9’1 (4.0m x 2.8m) Bedroom 1 16’3 x 11’2 (5.0m x 3.4m) Ground Floor First Floor Bedroom 2 13’3 x 7’11 (4.0m x 2.4m) Bedroom 3 8’3 x 8’1 (2.5m x 2.5m)

This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. The measurements and positions of each element are approximate and must be viewed as such. Kitchen/ Bedroom 3 Breakfast Room

Utility

Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1

Living Dining Room Room

7 Taverners Place Ground Floor 3 bedroom house

Living Room 18’10 x 14’3 (5.7m x4.3m)Kitchen/ Bedroom 3 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 14’9 x 10’0 (4.5m x3.0m)Breakfast Room Dining Room 14’5 x 12’3 (4.4m x 3.7m) Bedroom 1 14’4 x 10’11 (4.4m x 3.3m) Utility Bedroom 2 13’8 x 9’1 (4.2m x 2.8m) Bedroom 3 9’3 x 9’1 (2.8m x 2.8m) Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1

Living Dining Room Room First Floor

This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. The measurements and positions of each element are approximate and must be viewed as such. Dining Bedroom 3 Room

Store

Dining Bedroom 3 Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Kitchen Store Basement

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Kitchen

Basement Living Room Illustration by Marco Long

Living 8 Taverners Place Room Basement Ground Floor 3 bedroom house

Living Room 17’8 x 11’6 (5.4m x 3.5m) Dining Room 13’0 x 7’7 (4.0m x 2.3m) Dining Bedroom 3 Kitchen 10’0 x 9’7 (3.0m x 2.9m) Room

Basement 18’5 x 8’5 (5.6m xStore 2.6m) Bedroom 1 12’11 x 12’8 (3.9m x 3.9m) Bedroom 2 13’3 x 11’5 (4.0m x 3.5m) Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 8’8 x 8’6 (2.6m x 2.6m) Bedroom 1 Kitchen

Basement

First Floor Second Floor

Living Room

This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. The measurements and positions of each element are approximate and must be viewed as such. An additional opening will be created to allow for access to Plot 8. Please speak to agents for further clarity. Utility

Bedroom 1 Kitchen / Bedroom 2 Living Room 1 Taverners Place Cupboard 2 Bedroom Barn Conversion

Kitchen / Living Room 19.00 x 14’10 (5.8m x 4.3m) Bedroom 1 14’8 x 10’00 (4.5m x 3.0m) Ground Floor Bedroom 2 8’60 x 8’20 (2.6m x 2.5m)

This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. The measurements and positions of each element are approximate and must be viewed as such. 2

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Cupboard Bedroom 1

Kitchen / Bedroom 2 Living Room Storage

2 Taverners Place Ground Floor 2 bedroom end of terrace house Storage Store Kitchen / Living Room 18’6 x 13’7 (5.6m x 4.1m) Bedroom 1 14’1 x 10’10 (4.3m x 3.3m) Bedroom 2 8’8 x 8’6 (2.6m x 2.6m) Cupboard Bedroom 1

Kitchen / Bedroom 2 Living Room Storage

First Floor

This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. The measurements and positions of each element are approximate and must be viewed as such. 5 4 3

Cupboard

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3,4,5 Taverners Place Kitchen / Living Room 2 bedroom terraced house Bedroom 1

Kitchen / Living Room 20’2 x 13’5 (6.1m x 4.1m) Bedroom 1 13’7 x 8’5 (4.1m x 2.6m) Bedroom 2 13’6 x 8’0 (4.1m x 2.4m)

Ground Floor First Floor

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Storage

Cupboard

6 Taverners Place Kitchen / Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 2 bedroom end of terrace house Living Room

Kitchen / Living Room 19’6 x 18’6 (5.9m x 5.6m) Bedroom 1 11’1 x 9’8 (3.4m x 2.9m) Bedroom 2 9’2 x 8’5 (2.8m x 2.6m)

Ground Floor First Floor

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Storage Bedroom 2

9-13 Taverners Place Kitchen / Living Room 2 bedroom terrace houses Bedroom 1

Kitchen / Living Room 17’8 x 10’2 (5.4m x 3.1m) Bedroom 1 10’3 x 9’3 (3.1m x 2.8m) Bedroom 2 10’6 x 7’1 (3.2m x 2.2m)

Ground Floor 1st Floor Ground Floor First Floor

Please note the door to Plot 13 is to the side This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. The measurements and positions of each element are approximate and must be viewed as such. Specification

(71 High Street and 1 -13 Taverners Place) Internal • Chrome ironmongery throughout. Kitchen • Internal doors, skirting boards and architraves finished in off-white. • Kitchen worktop surfaces in grey quartz enhanced with 100mm splash back. • Smooth finish off-white painted walls. Ceilings painted matt white emulsion. • Gloss white kitchen units. • Sky Plus compatible TV sockets and network cabling in living area and master bedroom. • Kitchens in Plots 9 – 13 include integrated Bosch single fan oven and ceramic hob, Lamona • BT Telephone point master broadband provision located in downstairs cupboard or similar extractor, AEG washer dryer, Hotpoint free-standing fridge freezer and chrome splashback to convenient location. rear of cooker. • Karndean flooring throughout downstairs and bathrooms. • Kitchens in 71 and Plots 1 – 8 – include Dishwasher, AEG Oven and Ceramic Hob, Hotpoint free- • All bedrooms, staircase and landing carpeted. standing fridge freezer and Zanussi Washer Dryer (71 and 4-8 Only), 1-3 have separate utility cupboards areas with plumbing for a washing machine/washer dryer. External Bathrooms/Ensuite • 1 car parking space for Plots 3 – 13. 2 parking spaces for Plots 1 – 2. No parking for 71. • Traditional block/brick construction for Plots 3 – 13. Black timber weatherboarding has • Shower room 1/2 tiled with full tiling to shower cubicle or where shower is in bath. been added to the elevations of these homes. Shower has detachable unit. • 71 & Plots 1 – 2 are refurbishments of Grade II listed buildings. • White sanitary ware. • Timber windows. • Grey polished tile finish with chrome strips. • Rear French doors. • Heated towel rail • Fully hard landscaped and soft landscaped communal areas. Heating • Patios and lawn to rear garden areas.. • 71 and Plots 1 – 8 Gas and electric supplies. Gas powered combi boiler to plots 71, and 3 to 8. Gas boiler supplying hot water to pressurised cylinder to plots 1 and 2. Hot water radiators in plots 71, 1 to 8. • Plots 9 – 13 Electric only. Water heated via electric mega-flow tank (145 litres). Electric thermos controlled individual heaters (2 living area, 1 hallway, 1 bathroom towel radiator). Taverners Place

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Ashtons Estate Agents 29 Wigmores North Welwyn Garden City AL8 6PG

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Artist’s perspectives, plans and diagrams used in this brochure are intended to be a general guide to the appearance of the development. Internal images used are of other development previously sold by Townstone. The measurements are approximate and should not be relied on and should only be used to give guidance. From time to time, it is necessary for us to make architectural changes therefore prospective purchasers should check the latest plans with our sales representative. We reserve the right to vary the specification as and when it may become necessary. Whilst all statements contained in this brochure are believed to be correct, they are not to be regarded as statements or representations of fact and either the Agent or the developer guarantee their accuracy. The statements are not intended to form any part of an offer or a contract. Taverners Place is a marketing name only and may not form part of the postal address.