Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Clouds Hill is a very special country house, with ancillary accommodation, outbuildings and surrounded by its own glorious parkland and grounds. In all about 80.96 acres.




A very special country house, with ancillary accommodation, outbuildings and surrounded by its own glorious parkland and grounds. In all about 80.96 acres (32.76 hectares).

Ground floor
• The stepped portico entrance opens to the large reception hall with original wood flooring.
• The elegant drawing room, with grand feature fireplace, has panoramic windows and french doors to the rear terrace.
• The Kitchen/dining room has a feature marble fireplace with woodburner, and a good range of fitted units, with fabulous views of the surrounding parkland.
• The western wing (annexe) has a sitting room and study with additional large kitchen/diner and pantry.
• The eastern wing, known as the ‘Butlers Flat’ offers a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and two bedrooms.

First floor
• The main house has 6 bedrooms, which includes a principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom.
• The western wing (annexe) has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.
• The annexe has the potential to be incorporated into the main property, or remain as self-contained ancillary accommodation.

The Coach House
• Set beyond the house further along the main driveway is the original Coach House, extending to nearly 1500sq ft.
• Subject to the necessary planning consents, it provides a great opportunity to convert into ancillary accommodation to the main house, if required. It has a private courtyard to the rear with wood store and other storage sheds.

Gardens and grounds
• The private entrance driveway leads through the extensive grounds which surround the property.
• There are expansive manicured lawned gardens and delightful formal landscaped gardens.
• The gardens are planted with a series of outdoor ‘rooms’, providing plenty of places to relax and entertain.
• The beautiful woodlands surround the parklands and feature numerous mown footpaths, to provide a peaceful wildlife haven.
• There are also two adjoining arable fields giving a complete small private estate.

History of the Property
• The main section of Clouds Hill was built originally in the 1700’s as The Vicarage to Offley, the house was sold by the Church to the current family in 1935.
• The property has remained in the family ever since.

Situation
Situated on the outskirts of the village of Great Offley, this stunning and historic home is walking distance from 2 excellent pubs, a good primary school and many country walks.

The nearby market town of Hitchin boasts a range of local shops and boutiques, a regular farmers markets and a variety of independent cafes and restaurants. For the cultural lovers, there is the Queen Mother Theatre which hosts many comedy nights, plays by Noel Coward and a seasonal pantomime every December.

Hitchin is well known for its great community spirit with a variety of groups and events happening throughout the year. For the sport loved, there are numerous sports clubs to get involved in.

Highly regarded private schools such as Kingshott School (Hitchin), St Christopher’s (Letchworth) and Hitchin Boys and Girls Secondary schools are on the doorstep.

In terms of transport, Hitchin Train station operates the Great Northern Line to London Kings Cross or Cambridge in around 30 minutes. Luton trains go to St Pancras, London City and beyond. You also have the added bonus of Luton Airport only being a short drive away.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, electric and drainage are connected, heating is via oil. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/05/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/05/2024). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Rural, Environmental and Woodland Schemes
The property is not subject to any ongoing rural environmental or woodland schemes.

To be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire Council

Council Tax bands :
Main House - G
Annexe - F
Butlers’ Flat - B

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – SG5 3BZ

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