Little Wymondley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

This handsome property features a U-shaped layout, with east and west wings added to the original aisled Hall House. Inside, the living environment offers a harmonious blend of heritage detail combined with 21st century functionality, with character features including ancient exposed timber beams and posts, wall panelling, parquet floors and beautiful antique fireplaces. An ancient studded plank door at the arched entrance portal gives a flavour of the bygone detail to be found inside this home where there are multi-functional ground floor reception spaces and upper level quarters. The current presentation comprises a welcoming reception hall; an elegant drawing room; a separate sitting room with bay window; flexible-use garden and family rooms, a gym, home office and a morning room adjacent to the kitchen. Fitted with classic, quality cabinetry with hints to modernity, the kitchen features stone work surfaces, an ornate Belfast sink, an island unit and at its heart a stalwart Aga stove with monochrome tiled splashback. Ancillary space is
provided by an adjacent utility room. Two staircases lead up to the upper level rooms, where a length of landing hallway connects the two wings of the house. The first floor comprises eleven versatile multi purpose rooms serving as bedrooms and/or dressing rooms/suites with four bathroom facilities.

Gross internal area (exc loft) 6,225 sq ft (578 sq m)

Directions
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General
Chain free
Local Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage
Council Tax: Band H
Guide £1.9m

The property is approached via a country lane, with electric wrought-iron gates set within brick pillars marking the access point onto the private roadway which extends to the frontage. Wymondley Bury is surrounded by parkland-style grounds with swathes of lawn interspersed with mature and specimen trees and is set in a woodland area. A fenced manège provides an enclosed area for equestrian training and activities, whilst the surrounding countryside offers far-reaching views and a sense of a borrowed
landscape. A sheltered paved terrace adjoins the rear of the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation whilst enjoying the sunny, southerly aspect.

An alternative al fresco setting is provided by a
decked platform to the side of the property which has a decorative, fenced surround for privacy. 2 paddocks are included in the land ideal for a stable block STPP and Dovecote with planning permission granted for a 1 bedroom annexe.

The property occupies a private and secluded setting, with a backdrop of open countryside, on the edge of the North Hertfordshire village of Little Wymondley. Local amenities include a primary school, a parish church, a tennis club and two public houses. A range of comprehensive retail, cultural and leisure amenities can be found in Hitchin, along with frequent trains for commuters reaching London Kings Cross and St. Pancras in approximately 33 minutes. For travel further afield, Luton Airport provides global access and is just 11 miles away and in addition to rail and air,
communication links are excellent with easy access
to the A1(M) for journeys into London and to join the M25, as well as northwards to access the A14. Wellregarded schooling is on offer in the vicinity in both the state and independent sectors of education.