Stunning contemporary styled barn conversion, featuring planning consent to split into two separate three bedroom dwellings.

Description

The Old Hay Barn is built around expansive courtyard gardens and seamlessly stitches together a series of old and modern barns to form a wonderfully accomplished and versatile family home, which is just perfect for multi-generational living. Occupying a quiet position close to the lower green in the sought-after village of Tewin, the house offers nearly 4,000 sq ft of beautifully bright, spacious and versatile accommodation over two floors. Currently arranged as two distinct homes, there is planning granted to split them into two separate dwellings. East Herts planning reference 3/22/2405/FUL.

The site extends to almost half an acre and there is an independent garden studio/home office, which offers other uses if required.

The principal main front door leads into a central hallway, which is bathed in natural light and connects to the open plan living spaces.

The main living area boasts a wonderful vaulted and exposed timbered ceiling and an attractive open fireplace. The many glazed doors give a sense of constant connection with the outside 'alfresco' areas.

Positioned at the other end of the hall is the large kitchen and dining space. Defined by its minimalist detailing, sleek material palette and neutral colours, the kitchen has a generous provision of floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a central island topped with a waterfall marble worktop, which doubles as a lovely breakfast bar. Sitting to one side is a dining area, where pitched ceilings add a sense of volume and roof lights hover overhead, ensuring the space is awash with natural light, making it the perfect setting for casual entertaining.

A well fitted utility room sits to the rear of the kitchen and there is a WC/shower room next to the hallway.

A spine corridor leads to three bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms (including the primary suite) and a further guest bedroom. Each has large glazed openings strategically placed to frame leafy views of the private courtyard. A sliding pocket door opens from the kitchen and leads to a hidden staircase that ascends to a fourth bedroom, concealed within the roof.

The adjoining barn offers great flexibility of use. It is currently a self-contained four-bedroom annexe and could draw a rental income, if required. The living space offers an open layout and boasts a lovely log burner.

Set on the first floor, there are two large double bedrooms, one with an en suite and a separate family bathroom and Velux windows ensure an excellent quality of natural light filters in through the course of the day. Completing the layout is a fourth double en suite bedroom/office, a handy utility room and a WC, all located at ground-floor level.

Resting in a peaceful corner of the courtyard, between the two wings of accommodation, is the south-east facing boarded garden studio, which is a bright, airy workspace, care of side sliding glazed doors.

Outdoor Space

Externally, the gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to be low maintenance but also to provide privacy between the two houses if one were to continue with this arrangement of space. The design also offers several terraces and patios to enjoy the sun throughout the day. Flanking lavender beds and jasmine-strewn trellising add colour and fragrance that are the perfect spots for alfresco eating and drinking. Herbaceous borders surround a central expanse of lawn across the main garden, and a large grassy area is perfect for kicking a ball or trampolining.

To the front of the property is parking for several vehicles.

Location

Set back from the main village roads, the house is accessed via a track, hidden discreetly behind high beech hedging, which encircles an expansive shingled parking courtyard.

The picturesque village of Tewin is centrally located between Hatfield and Hertford, each accessible within eight miles. Surrounded by pretty, rolling Hertfordshire countryside, the village has a church, a well-used village hall, tennis, cricket and bowls clubs. The community shop is handily located for everyday necessities and the village offers two pubs, The Plume of Feathers and The Rose and Crown.

The area offers access to extensive walking routes in the local area, and the enchanting Tewin Orchard Nature Reserve, a mile north, presents varied local fruit trees and a wide variety of wildlife, including badgers and red kites. In contrast, Hopkyns Wood is a shady oak and hornbeam wood dominated by bluebells and wild garlic in springtime.

St Albans, 10 miles south-west, is characterised by its historic architecture and many listed buildings, as well as St Albans Cathedral, Roman Verulamium Park and Museum and the River Ver. It offers a broad selection of independent restaurants and shopping facilities, such as The Maltings, a thriving local shopping hub.

The area is well-renowned for exceptional schooling opportunities. There is an excellent village primary school, Tewin Cowper and Richard Hale, and Presdales secondary schools are within the catchment. There is also a good range of independent schools nearby, including Heathmount, Haileybury and Queenswood.

Transport links are also very good, with London Kings Cross just 20 minutes by train from Welwyn North, one and a half miles west of Welwyn Garden City. Central London is less than 30 miles south.

Square Footage: 3,989 sq ft


Acreage: 0.46 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band: G