A renovated high specification character family home in exclusive setting with leisure facilities including a tennis court, indoor pool, gym plus self contained annex.DescriptionSituated at the end of a sweeping, gated driveway which meanders through the gardens leading up to the turning and parking area in front of the open bay triple cart lodge.Centred around the palatial entrance hallway, the ground floor layout works well for family living, with flowing rooms and plenty of natural light. The spacious and well-appointed kitchen is perfect for entertaining and fitted with a range of traditional wall and base units with a central island.The bespoke ‘Daniel Ramsey’ designed kitchen connects with the adjacent dining room to make a super room opening directly onto the private courtyard garden to the rear of the house. The kitchen features some wonderful design touches with a dresser and island unit and display cabinetry.The drawing room enjoys stunning far reaching views and links the main house with the indoor swimming pool, hot tub and two mezzanine gym areas. Just off here is also a snug room with beautiful beams and an exposed period fireplace with inset wood burning stove.Next to the kitchen is a full sized utility room, study and guest cloakroom. An internal hallway gives access to both the courtyard and parking area but also to a custom built boot room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the games room – a fabulous entertainment area with polished parquet wood flooring.On the first floor there is the main bedroom suite with dressing room and modern bathroom. This links through to the mezzanine gym and pool area while also enjoying stunning views over the garden and paddocks. There are further four bedrooms, one of which is en suite, and a family bathroom.On the outside, the house is set in a mature plot of around 6.7 acres, with a gated carriage driveway. The driveway splits to give access to a separate garage block and cart lodge (with retractable secure doors) and an pavilion/summerhouse next to the tennis court.The self contained annex is next to the main house with its own access and offers a reception with kitchenette on the ground floor and a bedroom and shower room on the first floor.* The stables are excluded from the tenancy*LocationThis house is located on a quiet country lane in the sought after hamlet of Westland Green, a highly regarded area well know for its beauty and a good mix of exclusive homes.The nearby villages of Much Hadham and Standon are close by and offer a local butcher, bakery and a convenience store plus a selection of well regarded public houses.The Nags Head gastro pub is just down the hill offering excellent Indian cuisine.The Ash Valley golf course is literally just over the fence.The market towns of Bishop's Stortford and Hertford both offer multiple shopping and sporting facilities, schooling for all ages and main line railway stations with commuter services to London.Vehicular access to the A10 and the M11 is readily available providing access to the M25 and London to the south and the A1 and Cambridge to the north.Stansted airport is approximately 8 miles away.Local schooling includes St Andrews C of E School at Much Hadham, Bishop's Stortford College, St Edmunds College, Heath Mount, Haileybury College, Hockerill Anglo European School, St Marys Catholic School.In general, the area has numerous well regarded state schools for all ages.Square Footage: 7,934 sq ftAcreage:6.67 AcresDirectionsPostcode - SG11 2ALPlease do not follow Sat Nav directions. From Little Hadham, turn right up Chapel Lane (just past the Nags Head) and follow the road for about a quarter of a mile, turning left onto New Road towards the crest of the hill. You will see the golf course on the right - turn right at the next single track lane and you will pass through the golf course, with the drive for Westfield Bury on your right hand side.Additional InfoDeposit payable: £12,461.53 (6 weeks rent)Holding Deposit: £2,076.92 (1 weeks rent)Minimum Term: 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advanceServices:Mains water and electricity.Private drainage via a septic tankOil fired central heating via radiators and some underfloor heating.Electric heating in the Annex.Pictures taken in September 2024Gardening services and pool maintenance included in the rent*The stables are excluded from the tenancy*
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Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment