Great Wymondley, Hitchin

Remarkable individual home with outstanding eco credentials • Ground source heat pump supplying underfloor heating • Triple-glazing • Photo-voltaic solar panels • Impressive “A” rated EPC • Generous open-plan accommodation on ground floor • En suites to all bedrooms • Stunning 1.33 acre garden plot and village setting • Two double garages and ample off-street parking

The Property - Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, this remarkable modern home stands elevated in its fine plot. In a former existence this barn-style property housed traction engines; it has now been transformed into an outstanding eco-house with the highest standards of insulation, which help it achieve the highest EPC scores we have ever seen. The underfloor heating system supplied by the ground source heat pumps located in the boiler room is so effective that the present owners have never found the need to use the circuits on the first floor. The lower slope of the roof at the rear is clad in solar panels cleverly designed to be virtually indistinguishable from the slates covering the remainder of the roof. Triple-glazing completes the eco credentials.

The house retains the metal frame of the original engine shed, but was otherwise completely rebuilt in 2014/15. The insulated frame is clad with timber weatherboarding externally, under a pitched slate roof.

The ground floor is principally open-plan with spacious sitting, dining and kitchen/breakfast areas. It is completed by separate entrance lobby, study, cloakroom/WC, laundry and boiler room. A splendid feature staircase leads to the part galleried landing and four double bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom or shower room.. The attached double garage has planning permission for conversion to additional accommodation, if required.

The Outside - The house stands in a fine plot extending to 1.33 acres, with the house and approximately half the plot falling within the Great Wymondley Conservation Area. The remainder of the plot is within the greenbelt. The section within the Conservation Area formerly formed part of the grounds of the neighbouring Grade II listed property, hence the exacting standards of design and specification of this superb home.

The plot measures approximately 272' by 271' (83m x 82,7m) overall. To the front and side are extensive lawns, herbaceous beds and borders, a small orchard, mature specimen conifers, ornamental shrubs and trees. A raised terrace adjoins the front of the house with paving and attractive planting including ornamental shrubs.

To the right of the house is a splendid part walled kitchen garden with raised beds and complete with a traditional T-shaped green house, the main part of which measures approximately 16'4" by 10' (5m x 3.03m). To the rear is a further lawn with raised border, pergola and ornamental shrubs and trees. Garden store, approximately 13' by 9'10" (4m x 3m).

Wide gates open to the driveway and generous forecourt providing ample off-street parking and leading to both the attached double garage and the detached outbuilding comprising a second double garage and adjoining garden store.

The Location - The Folly is located on the northern side of the picturesque village of Great Wymondley, ironically, smaller than neighbouring Little Wymondley with which it forms a single civil parish. The village lies to the east of the highly regarded market town of Hitchin in north Hertfordshire, less than 2 miles from Hitchin's mainline railway station. Regular services run to London throughout the day, The fastest service to King's Cross takes just 29 minutes; more frequent services to St Pancras take 33 minutes. Junction 8 on the A1(M) is just a mile and three-quarters away.

Great Wymondley is served by a pub and its historic parish church; the local primary school is in Little Wymondley. Hitchin provides an excellent range of amenities including a wide choice of shops, excellent schools, pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities. The towns of Letchworth Garden City, Baldock and Stevenage are also nearby to widen the choice.

Services - MAINS sewerage and electricity are connected to the property. Water is provided from a private borehole.
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