FOX HALL Kelshall • Royston • Hertfordshire Fox Hall Kelshall • Royston • Hertfordshire • SG8 9SE Exceptional Grade II listed former farmhouse with over 6,100 sq ft of superb and beautifully presented accommodation with stunning grounds, heated pool and tennis court Entrance hall, sitting room, morning room, study, dining room, guest room/bedroom 7 with en suite shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, play room/family room, laundry room, boot room, wine cellar. Master bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 5 further first floor bedrooms, en suite shower and family bathroom, loft room Heated swimming pool with pool house, hard tennis court, garage block and cart lodges, converted hayloft with potential studio above/games room/office In all 2.58 acres Royston train station 3 miles (with services to London’s Kings Cross station); Cambridge 17 miles Savills Cambridge Unex House, 132-134 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8PA Tel: 01223 347147 [email protected] Situation Fox Hall is situated close to the centre of the small village of Kelshall which lies in an elevated position in rolling, picturesque countryside approximately 3 miles from Royston. The property is in an outstanding location for commuters as there is a mainline station in Royston and a high speed service from Stevenage which is about 13 miles from the house. For those wishing to travel by road, there are excellent road links via the A505 and A10 to London, Stansted Airport, the M11 and the A505. In nearby Therfield, there is a renowned village pub and a primary school as well as fantastic walks towards Royston Heath. There are varied local amenities in the nearby market towns of Royston and Buntingford. Description Dating back to the 16th Century, Fox Hall is an attractive Grade II listed former farmhouse of wonderful proportions with beautifully presented accommodation of over 6,100 sq ft. It has been extended over the years with a Georgian façade and later Victorian additions and alterations, being part timber framed with rendered and colour-washed elevations under a peg-tiled roof. The property retains much of its original charm with many character features and has undergone an extensive programme of renovation by the current owners. Works to the property include internal and external decoration, new flooring throughout, contemporary bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, Aga refurbishment, bi-fold doors to the terrace, and replanting the garden. The end result is an exceptional home in a picturesque village location. The ground floor accommodation flows really well and offers excellent entertaining space with a spectacular kitchen/breakfast room with limestone flooring, granite work surface and walk-in fridge. Beyond there is a lovely dining hall, two further elegant sitting rooms, a family room and a study. There is also a guest bedroom suite, a laundry room, boot room and utility. On the first floor are six bedrooms including a stunning master bedroom suite with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Four of the other five bedrooms are doubles and are served by two further, very well-fitted bathrooms. All the bedrooms have lovely views over the gardens. There is also a useful loft room. The property is approached through remotely controlled gates opening to the gravelled driveway which leads around the back of the house to ample parking, the garages and cart lodges. There is an excellent range of outbuildings including a converted hayloft with store rooms on the ground floor and a potential studio above, ideal as a home office or games room. Behind the garage block is a fantastic kitchen garden, complete with raised, irrigated vegetable beds and soft fruit cages. The sweeping lawns run from the south- west facing terraces at the back of the house down to the heated swimming pool (with new cover and lining) which occupies a sheltered position in the centre of the garden and is surrounded by paved sun-bathing areas with a pool house to one end with a kitchenette, changing room and WC. To the far side of the garden is a refurbished hard tennis court, enclosed by sports fencing. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with well-stocked, thoughtfully planted beds and borders, garden irrigation, lighting and mature trees. The same care and attention to detail has been paid to both the inside and outside space of Fox Hall which affords superb levels of seclusion and tranquillity with far reaching views over the Chiltern Hills. In all 2.58 acres Gross Internal area approximate: 564.4 sq m / 6075 sq ft Cellar = 25.4 sq m / 273 sq ft Garages = 51.8 sq m / 558 sq ft Pool House = 24.0 sq m / 258 sq ft Storages & Office = 40.1 sq m / 432 sq ft FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Pool house (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Garages (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Above Storages Storage (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Cellar Second Floor Ground Floor First Floor Directions From Cambridge, take the A10 towards Royston. At the Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents first roundabout before Royston turn right and then give notice that: 1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either continue straight over the second roundabout. At the here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their third roundabout turn left and take the first right turning client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement signposted to Therfield. Follow the road up the hill and that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not continue on, taking the right hand turning just before form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as the village, signposted to Kelshall. The house will be statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for found on the right hand side. guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not Local Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any Outgoings: Council Tax: Band H services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves Services: Oil fired central heating, gas tank, mains water, by inspection or otherwise. electricity and drainage. Pool heated via heat exchange Photographs taken October 2015 by Chris Rawlings. Details prepared pump and oil boiler. February 2017 by Kingfisher Print & Design. 01803 867087. 17/03/01 VP .