White Horse Close, Hertingfordbury, SG14

SET BEHIND GATES WITHIN THIS PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT IS THIS EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED FIVE-BEDROOM HOME OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY, SPACIOUS FAMILY ACCOMMODATION IN THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF HERTINGFORDBURY.

Set in the heart of the quiet village in a picturesque location, the townhouses have been carefully designed, with a traditional brick facade, to blend in with the surrounding period properties. Each home is arranged over four floors, with flexible layouts to suit the needs of contemporary living. The generously-sized rooms have high ceilings and handsome traditional sash windows.
In addition to the eight townhouses, the Close has an unusually large and stylish two-bedroom detached home. The Close is set behind electric gates and has undercover parking.

Considerable care and attention to detail has been devoted to the five-bedroom townhouses, each offering over 2,768.4 sq. ft. of living space. The basement has been cleverly thought out to maximise space and light, with a large family/games room to the rear, a bedroom with a Jack and Jill shower room, a utility room and a large understairs storage cupboard. The flexible space can be used by the family or could become a self- contained guest suite.

The whole of the ground floor is taken up with an extensive open plan kitchen/dining/living and utility space and a cloakroom in the hallway. The contemporary kitchen has fully integrated Siemens appliances and the sliding doors leading onto the landscaped, secluded garden make it ideal for entertaining.

The master bedroom, which has two dressing rooms and a sumptuous en suite, plus a further double bedroom/large office and a large storage cupboard are on the first floor, while a family shower room serves the two double bedrooms on the top floor.

Undercover parking for two cars with electric car charging point allows the development to remain car free so that residents can enjoy the landscaped communal gardens.


VILLAGE LIFE:

With its mix of pretty period cottages and more substantial homes, Hertingfordbury is an affluent village, highly desired by both local buyers and those from further afield, attracted by the rural lifestyle and sense of community. Mentioned in the Domesday Book as Hertfordingberie, meaning 'Stronghold of the people of Hertford', the village is close enough to mediaeval Hertford for residents to take advantage of all its amenities while still enjoying country life.
The village church, St Mary's, stands on a spot occupied by a church since the 13th century, overlooking the water meadows that lead down to the River Mimram. On the edge of the village is the 1,000-acre Panshanger Park, listed Grade II by English Heritage and a favourite destination for country walks. The Park has valuable wildlife habitats, farmland and extensive cycle routes such as the Cole Green Way along the old railway line that linked Hertford to Hatfield.
Villagers enjoy a very warm welcome at The White Horse Hotel, from which the development takes its name. The boutique hotel and pub is a country inn set in the gloriously unspoilt village and is a modern-day version of a country tavern with an excellent restaurant. There is a Co-operative store conveniently within a five-minute drive, with major supermarkets such as Aldi a short drive away and Sainsbury's, Tesco and Marks & Spencer in Hertford.

HOUSE SPECIFICATION:

KITCHENS
* High gloss German Hacker kitchen
* Granite work surfaces
* Pop up power socket, stainless steel sink and Zipp hot water mixer tap in kitchen island
* Under counter refuse and recycling bins
* Siemens integrated fridge
* Siemens integrated drinks fridge
* Two integrated Siemens ovens
* Siemens induction hob
* Siemens integrated extractor hood
* Siemens integrated freezer with ice and water dispenser
* Separate utility area with units, stainless steel sink and mixer tap with movable spray head
* Siemens integrated dishwasher
* Siemens combination microwave

BATHROOMS / EN-SUITES & CLOAKROOMS
* White sanitary ware with Dorn Bracht or C.P Hart chrome fittings
* Duravit Sensowash toilet in master bedroom ensuite
* Vanity units
* Free standing bath in master bedroom ensuite
* Glass sided wet room in master ensuite
* Large shower enclosures on second floor and basement
* Heated towel rails (excl. cloakroom)
* LED down lights
* Illuminated mirrors with integral shaver points in second floor and basement shower rooms
* Porcelain tiles to floors and walls
* Water softener located in the basement services cupboard


FLOORING AND INTERNAL FINISHES
* Porcelain floor tiles to the kitchen area and though hallway to front door
* Porcelain tiles to hallway, living room and utility room in basement
* Prefinished timber internal doors with chrome furniture
* Oak treads to basement with timber handrails and spindles to staircases.
* Carpets to bedrooms, upper stairs and landings
* Built in wardrobes to all bedrooms except the office on the first floor.

ELECTRICAL
* Crestron wired home automation system, to include lighting, heating, blinds/curtains, and security
* Satellite dish and TV/FM aerial located on chimney to each property with wiring for Sky Q
* Low voltage LED lighting to main rooms and bathrooms
* Heat recovery ventilation system
* Sonos fitted to most rooms

NHBC
4 years remain on the warranty certificate. Widely recognised as the most complete new build insurance giving the purchaser total peace of mind

SECURITY & HEATING
* Mains operated alarm system
* Gas fired underfloor central heating system with rooms individually controlled by wall thermostats
* Mains operated smoke detectors with battery back up
* Multi point locking windows and front door
* Wood burner to lounge area
* Independent towel rail heating
* Electric security entrance gates to access the site

EXTERNAL FINISHES
* Quality timber sash windows, aluminum double glazed patio doors in anthracite grey
* Timber glazed front door with heritage AV2 slam shut lock
* Finished patio and garden laid to astro turf with planted beds bordering
* Outside tap and electrical points
* External security and decorative lighting
* Lockable side access with two lockable storage sheds
* Block paved communal driveway
* 2 parking spaces in underground car park with electric car charging point
* Communal tap for pet/car washing
* Communal bin store

GREAT SCHOOLS
Residents have a choice of excellent schools, both state and independent. Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary school is the closet, judged 'good' by Ofsted, as are St Andrews C of E primary and St Joseph's Catholic school, both within a mile of the village. St Joseph's in the Park is an independent
LOCAL SCHOOLS
preparatory school on the outskirts of the village. Several secondary schools can be found within two miles, all of which have an Ofsted rating of good or above, with nursery schools also within close proximity.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Hollybush Primary School - Mixed 3-11 years
Hertford St Andrew C of E Primary School - Mixed 3-11 years St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - Mixed 3-11 years Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School - Mixed 4-11 Years
SENIOR SCHOOLS
The Sele School - Mixed 11-18 years
Richard Hale School - Mixed 11-18 years