* Freehold
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* Detached country home
* Detached Annexe/Barn
* 1. 5 Acres
* Many fine period features
* Sunning Mark Wilkinson fitted kitchen/breakfast room
* Four bedrooms
* Sitting room
* Dining room
* Study and Snug/Bar
A detached country home of considerable style, character and distinction
enjoying an unrivalled position within this rural Hamlet with mature well
tended grounds extending to one and half acres. The Darlings perfectly
combines a number of fine, period features with a most impressive interior
finished to an exacting standard highlights of which include a truly stunning
bespoke Mark Wilkinson fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete with aga. Ideal
for buyers looking for a multi - generational home combining the main dwelling
with a stunning detached one bedroom annexe/barn within the grounds whilst the
triple open - fronted cart lodge provides a one bedroom apartment to the first
floor which is also the most perfect space for home working. Approached by
electric five - bar wooden gates a sweeping gravelled carriage driveway provides
an abundance of parking creating the perfect approach show casing the three
gables of the front red brick and rendered elevations. In full, the
accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, cloakroom/wc, sitting room,
snug/bar, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory/family room,
study, utility room, first floor landing leading to the master bedroom suite
complete with a four - piece en - suite bathroom, closet and dressing room and a
guest bedroom with a walk - in wardrobe and en - suite shower room. A family
bathroom, laundry room and two further bedrooms complete the first floor.
Detached annexe/barn comprising a lounge, kitchen, bedroom and shower room.
Detached triple open - fronted cart lodge includes a ground floor
workshop/utility room with an open - plan living area above complete with
bedroom and a shower room (currently used as a self - contained home office).
**Location**
Wood End is perfectly placed between the pretty town of Buntingford to the
East, Stevenage to the West and the busy market towns of Ware and Hertford to
the South. For the commuter, one can leave the house and travel to Stevenage
station and be in King Cross within the hour. The area is ideal for those
seeking the peace and quiet of the country yet without the feeling of being
isolated. There are many footpaths and bridleways nearby and one can walk for
miles without being near main roads. The small village of Ardeley is a couple
of miles away with the Jolly Waggoners pub always providing a warm welcome.
Excellent schooling, both state and private, is also found in the area and the
A1(M) and A10 provide excellent road links to the M25
**The Accommodation Comprises**
Oak panelled front door opening to:
**Entrance Hallway (2. 72m x 1. 27m)**
Finished with oak flooring complemented by a vaulted sloping ceiling with
exposed timbers, sealed unit double glazed window to the side elevation with a
vintage bench radiator and glazed oak doors to:
**Downstairs Cloakroom/WC (2. 43m x 1m)**
Fitted with a hand wash basin set to an oak vanity unit with travertine tiled
splashbacks, low level wc with concealed cistern with push button flush,
spiral chrome towel radiator and downlighters. Continuation of oak flooring.
**Sitting Room (7. 37m x 5. 98m)**
Measurements include a fine oak staircase rising to the first floor with
storage cupboard below, continuation of oak flooring, downlighters, two
radiators, alarm and electric gate control panels, oak door to the rear garden
flanked on either side by sealed unit double glazed windows. Feature red brick
built fireplaces to either end of the room with oak bessemers, mantles and
inset wood burning stoves.
**Study (3. 49m x 2. 76m)**
Measurements include a range of built - in furniture including bookcases and
cabinets. Continuation of oak flooring, radiator, downlighters, two sealed
unit double glazed windows to the front elevation and a further sealed unit
double glazed window to the side.
**Dining Room (4. 28m x 3. 7m)**
Featuring a sloping part - vaulted ceiling with two sealed unit double glazed
Velux windows to the side elevation, feature exposed brickwork, continuation
of oak flooring, sealed unit double glazed casement doors opening to the rear
garden with further sealed unit double glazed door to the side.
**Snug/Bar (3. 72m x 3. 51m)**
Part divided from the sitting room by one of the fireplaces with a double
sided wood burning stove, built - in shelves to recess and downlighters. Fitted
bar to one corner and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation,
radiator, continuation of oak flooring and glazed door to:
**Kitchen/Breakfast Room (10. 95m x 3. 68m)**
A particular highlight of the property is the well - proportioned open - plan
kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke handmade
base and eye level units by Mark Wilkinson incorporating a fireplace style
recess with a substantial four - oven Aga range cooker. Finished with black
mottled granite work surfaces with an inset Villaroy & Bosch white ceramic
double Butler sink with chrome mixer tap and separate hot water tap. A second
single sink unit set to the matching kitchen island with mixer tap and
incinerator. A range of appliances include a conventional oven, dishwasher,
corner concealed butlers pantry fridge and a combination microwave. Under - unit
plinth and downlighters, tiled splashbacks, travertine floor tiles. The
kitchen units extend to an oak finished breakfast bar with matching cabinets,
glazed display shelves and a substantial welsh dresser with ample space to one
end for a breakfast table. A bank of sealed unit double glazed casement doors
(truncated)
**Utility Room (2. 75m x 2. 44m)**
Continuation of travertine floor tiles, matching base and eye level units with
a black mottled granite square edged work surfaces, inset white ceramic Butler
sink with mixer tap, under - unit and downlighters. Integrated dishwasher and
oak stable door opening to the front of the property.
**Conservatory/Family Room (10. 95m x 3. 68m)**
A substantial family orientated reception space of sealed unit double glazed
construction with windows to all three sides and fitted blinds to the sloping
glazed roof. Two radiators.
**First Floor Landing**
Downlighters, low level lighting, two radiators and oak doors to:
**Master Bedroom (7. 04m x 3. 7m)**
Measurements include the dressing room. Fitted with a comprehensive range of
bespoke bedroom furniture including wardrobes, chest of drawers and bedside
cabinets. Loft access, downlighters, two radiators and two sealed unit double
glazed windows to the rear elevation and sealed unit double glazed window to
the side.
**Dressing Room**
Fitted with a range of open fronted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving.
Radiator, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window to the side
elevation.
**Closet**
Further downlighters and a radiator with an oak door opening through to the
laundry room.
**En - Suite Bathroom (3. 7m x 3. 3m)**
An opulent four - piece en - suite bathroom of excellent proportions fitted with a
freestanding roll top bath with claw feet with antique style mixer tap and
shower attachment and a separate double walk - in shower cubicle with dual valve
rain shower. Two traditional chrome heated towel radiators, natural stone
tiled splashbacks, decorative wooden panelling, wooden flooring, downlighters
and a sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.
**Laundry Room (2. 81m x 1. 46m)**
The practical advantage of a first floor laundry room with housing and
plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with fitted base unit with a
white ceramic Butler sink with chrome mixer tap and counter top. Wooden
flooring, heated towel rail, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window
to the front elevation.
**Bedroom Two/Guest Suite (4. 33m x 3. 4m)**
A further generous double room with the bedroom area fitted with a
comprehensive range of built - in wardrobes, shelves and cabinets with two
radiators, loft access, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window to
the rear elevation. Opaque glazed door to the en - suite with a further door to:
**Walk - In Wardrobe (2. 11m x 1. 33m)**
Fitted hanging rails and shelving, downlighters, radiator and sealed unit
double glazed window to the front elevation.
**En - Suite Shower Room (2. 06m x 1. 98m)**
Fitted with a double shower cubicle with dual valve rain shower, low level wc
with push button flush and hand wash basin with vanity shelf. White tiled
walls with contrasting ceramic floor tiled, downlighters, extractor fan,
chrome towel radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the front
elevation.
**Bedroom Three (3. 68m x 2. 55m)**
Radiator, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear
elevation.
**Bedroom Four (2. 54m x 3. 15m)**
Measurements exclude a range of built - in wardrobes across the width of the
room, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Door opening to the third bedroom.
**Family Bathroom (2. 79m x 1. 81m)**
Finished with mosaic travertine floor tiles with travertine wall tiles whilst
fitted with twin hand wash basins with chrome mixer taps, shelves and circular
vanity mirrors. Low level wc, double shower cubicle with dual valve rain
shower, downlighters, chrome heated towel rail and sealed unit double glazed
window to the front elevation.
**Outside**
**Detached Annexe/Barn**
Set within the grounds overlooking the gardens is a well - proportioned detached
oak framed barn forming a substantial one bedroom self - contained Annexe, ideal
for multi - generational independent living for a family member or guests whilst
offering a potential income stream if so required.
**Open - Plan Main Living Area (7. 3m x 3. 9m)**
Featuring a timbered vaulted ceiling with the kitchen area defined by a
comprehensive range of white gloss base and eye level units finished with
square edged natural stone effect work surfaces with an inset white acrylic
one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated under - counter fridge
and separate freezer, double oven, hob and extractor fan, space and plumbing
for a washing machine. Sealed unit double glazed door to the side. Built - in
double cupboard/wardrobe with oak sliding doors, further sealed unit double
glazed window to the front elevation. Thermostatically controlled underfloor
heating with additional electric wall heaters, stylish oak flooring. Inner
lobby providing access to the bedroom and en - suite.
**Bedroom (3. 9m x 2. 77m)**
Continuation of timbered vaulted ceiling with continuation of the oak
flooring, built - in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. Sealed unit
double glazed window with views to the rear garden.
**Shower Room (2. 33m x 1. 73m)**
Fitted with a vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap with white gloss
vanity cupboard below, corner shower cubicle with fitted shower and a low
level wc. Continuation of oak flooring, electric chrome towel radiator,
downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.
**Cart Lodge (8. 29m x 6. 26m)**
A triple bay open - fronted oak framed cart lodge with workshop/utility room on
the ground floor and recently converted auxiliary accommodation above
incorporating an open - plan living area with a bedroom and shower room,
currently used as a home office. The open - fronted cart lodge provides covered
parking for at least three vehicles with oak door opening to:
**Workshop/Utility Room (6. 1m x 2. 44m)**
Housing a water softener, two lpg boilers, hot water cylinder, sealed unit
double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Built - in Butler sink
with telescopic mixer tap, built - in work surfaces with space and plumbing for
a washing machine. Staircase rising to the first floor.
**First Floor (7. 89m x 6. 26m)**
An open - plan main living area featuring stylish oak flooring benefiting from
thermostatically controlled under floor heating, exposed timbers to vaulted
ceiling, feature Velux Cabrio balcony to the front elevation with further
sealed unit double glazed window to the side, currently used as a home office
but perfect for an independent living space. Measurements include the shower
room.
**Shower Room**
Maximum measurements into the eaves. Fitted with a low level wc with concealed
cistern behind grey panels with a matching vanity shelf with hand wash basin
to one side with chrome mixer tap and vanity unit below. Shower cubicle with
fitted rain shower, grey natural stone wall tiles, continuation of oak
flooring and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the rear elevation.
**Bedroom (6. 26m x 2. 83m)**
Maximum measurements into the eaves. Continuation of oak flooring, sealed unit
double glazed window to the side elevation.
**Grounds**
The Darlings is approached via a remote control double five - bar security gates
opening to a sweeping gravel driveway extending past a generous established
lawn with raised beds widening to the front of the property with the Cart
Lodge to the side. In all, approximately 1. 5 acres with the rear garden laid
predominantly to a level lawn interspersed with well stocked shrub and flower
borders, raised beds and gated access to the front, enclosed by natural
boundary hedging with a number of mature specimen treees enhancing the private
rural nature of the location.
**Tenure, Council Tax And EPC**
The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is G.
The property is grade II listed so therefore is EPC Exempt.
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equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

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