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"This will be a simply superb place to return home to.”

The luxury apartment at Wilshire Park has a fascinating history reaching back through the centuries and today makes a stylish and unique home, within an exceptional setting, perfect to relax and unwind.

Sitting out on the balcony at the mezzanine-floor apartment at Wilshire Park, the new owners of the property within the historic Frythe will be able to sip a chilled glass of wine and watch the sun go down. This outside space at the unique home faces south-west and will be the perfect place to relax after a busy day of working, enjoying recreational activities or exploring the area, explains the agent marketing the apartment. “This will be a simply superb place to return home to,” he says. “During the autumn and winter months, the spacious apartment will offer a warm and welcoming ambience for unwinding in with a good book or in front of a film. In the spring and summer, the new owners will be able to throw open the French windows on to the balcony to let a cool breeze in or to settle outside with a sundowner, absorbing the changing light and bringing the day to a close in style.”

PAST TIMES

The appealing, two-bedroom apartment is set within a gorgeous, Gothic Revival building at leafy Wilshire Park, a sophisticated country estate in sought-after Welwyn village. “This is an exceptional place to live for so many reasons,” he says. “The Frythe itself is a handsome building that still retains many of its striking Victorian features. It has been beautifully restored and creatively converted into 12 luxury apartments that offer contemporary levels of comfort as well as original character.” With a name deriving from the old English words for “wooded country,” the impressive, red-brick building, which has castellations and a grand, portico entrance, has a long and interesting history. A building of significance has stood on the site from 1260, with the current property dating back to 1846. “This was a manor house that was home to the Wilshire family for any years,” he continues. “In its colourful past it has also been a hotel and – during the second world war – secret military offices, where James Bond-style gadgets were developed!”

LIFESTYLE HOME

The cleverly designed, single-storey apartment, which looks out over the beautiful gardens of the estate, is entered via a hall, with living space fanning off to the left and beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms to the right. The accommodation has been completed to a high specification, ensuring a chic finish as well as easy living. The family bathroom is first, with the master bedroom next. “This is a large room, with good storage and an en suite shower room,” he says. “There is then a second double bedroom, which could be for a family member or guests, or could have another use altogether. The presence of a second bedroom at this apartment brings great flexibility as new owners could choose to use it as a workspace, snug or hobby room, depending on their own lifestyle.”

VERSATILE LIVING

The light-filled drawing room is to the left of the hall. This is a sizeable room, with ample space for comfortable seating and a dining table if required. “The beauty of this generous room is also that it opens into another area that could be used as a study or home office,” the agent observes. “Once again, it brings great flexibility to this apartment.” Beyond the drawing room is the kitchen breakfast room, which has been fitted with tasteful, light-coloured units and boasts ample space for a table and chairs or comfortable seating, again depending on the new owners’ requirements. “This is another example of the versatility of this superb home,” he adds.

PERFECT CHOICE

The appealing apartment could suit a variety of new owners, from a small family to a couple seeking to downsize or someone with a home abroad who is eager to establish a British pied-à-terre. “It could be ideal for someone who is retiring or for a professional couple,” he suggests. “It could be a great lock-up-and-leave property and yet it could also suit someone who enjoys entertaining and welcoming friends and family members to stay. There are all sorts of possibilities here.”

BEST OF EVERTHING

Nestled in verdant countryside, featuring ancient woodlands and tranquil lakes, this corner of England is known for its quiet beauty, as well as its convenience. It is well located for anyone who enjoys country walks and getting out and about in beautiful, natural surroundings, yet it is also within easy reach of major transport links, including motorways and major roads and stations with trains into London. “Wilshire Park is within walking distance of Welwyn village, with its supermarket, shops and coffee shops,” he says. “Then, of course, Welwyn Garden City has a much wider selection of amenities.” He adds: “This apartment has a great deal to offer, including excellent living space and an attractive setting at Wilshire Park. It will be a magnificent home to its next owners.”

SETTING THE SCENE

Set within the landscaped grounds of Wilshire Park, the apartment benefits from a private balcony with pleasant views out over the grounds. There is also a private garage with the property and communal visitors’ parking for the Frythe.

Key Features;

“In the spring and summer, the new owners will be able to throw open the French windows on to the balcony to let a cool breeze in or to settle outside with a sundowner.”

“This is an exceptional place to live for so many reasons.”

“The Frythe is a handsome building that still retains many of its striking Victorian features.”

“In its colourful past it has been a hotel and secret military offices, where James Bond-style gadgets were developed!”

“The accommodation has been completed to a high specification, ensuring a chic finish as well as easy living.”

“The master bedroom is a large room, with good storage and an en suite shower room.”

“The second bedroom brings great flexibility as new owners could choose to use it as a workspace, snug or hobby room, instead of as a bedroom, depending on their own lifestyle.”

“The beauty of the generous drawing room is that it opens into another area that could be used as a study or home office.”

“The kitchen breakfast room, which has been fitted with tasteful, light-coloured units and boasts ample space for a table and chairs or comfortable seating.”

“The appealing apartment could suit a small family, a couple seeking to downsize or someone with a home abroad who is eager to establish a British pied-à-terre.”

“The apartment could be a great lock-up-and-leave property.”

“It could suit someone who enjoys entertaining and welcoming friends and family members to stay. There are all sorts of possibilities here.”

“Wilshire Park is within walking distance of Welwyn village, with its supermarket, shops and coffee shops.”

“It offers excellent living space and an attractive setting at Wilshire Park.”