Lucas Lane, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
6,169 sq ft
573 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 5 bedrooms
- 5 reception rooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2.57 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Garden
- Parking
- Rural
Description
Outside
The house has two entrances, one off Lucas Lane and the other off Ashwell Street. The principal drive leads up to a large parking area at the front of the house as well as the rear courtyard, with its extensive garaging, gardener's room and boiler room. Within the courtyard there is also a two bedroom annexe (see enclosed floorplans).
The gardens are a particular feature of the property, having been beautifully maintained over the years. To the east of the house is a charming walled garden, with swimming pool, orchard and extensive vegetable patch, surrounded by beautifully manicured box hedging and a greenhouse to one side. The principal part of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, enjoying magnificent views.
Townsend House is beautifully positioned in the heart of the sought after village of Ashwell (originally an Anglo-Saxon market town) which is today a thriving community with numerous sporting, social and cultural organisations.
Shopping in the village, including general store, delicatessen, post office, baker, butcher and chemist with a more extensive range of facilities including restaurants in nearby Baldock, Royston, Hitchin and Letchworth.
A1 (M) giving direct access to London and the M25, which in turn connects with the M40 and M4 to Heathrow.
Ashwell & Morden station (London Kings Cross from around 42 minutes)
There is a highly regarded village primary school and an excellent choice of state and private schools in Hitchin, Letchworth and Cambridge. The village is surrounded by numerous footpaths and byways and golf courses include Chesfield Downs Letchworth Golf Club Royston Golf Club
(Times and distances are approximate)
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More DetailsTownsend House A4 16- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Lucas Lane, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Ashwell & Morden Station1.7 miles
- Baldock Station3.8 miles
- Letchworth Station5.5 miles
About the agent
Knight Frank, Covering Cambridge
Covering Cambridge
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