The Property:

Situated in this idyllic location on the fringes of Kimpton and Gustard Wood lies this magnificent five bedroom detached home. Surrounded by its grounds totalling a third of an acre the residence is afforded breath-taking views of the rolling Hertfordshire countryside. The interior is finished to a sumptuous and stylish level and boasts a wonderfully spacious feel throughout.

Description:

Further Orchard is a stunning detached family home offering beautifully planned living space and positioned in the picturesque area of Kimpton Bottom in the lovely village of Kimpton. The well regarded town of Harpenden is circa 2.9 miles drive offering an excellent range of restaurants, cafes, bars and exclusive shopping, together with a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer's food Hall.
The entrance hall leads to a stunning and airy kitchen with a 12 foot long central island and seating area at one end. Folding glass doors open into the family room, as spacious as the kitchen with plenty of room for a dining area as well as soft seating. Two sets of folding glass doors open from the family room onto a terrace on the western side of the garden, a perfect spot for a sundowner, bringing masses of sunlight into the room. On the other side of the hall is the long, elegant sitting room, again a room flooded with light from windows on three sides as well as glass doors onto the large south-facing terrace. On this side of the house is the study, with lovely views over the garden from large south and west-facing windows – a perfect home office. From the kitchen a door leads to the downstairs cloakroom, utility room and the guest bedroom with en suite shower room. Upstairs are four further bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms, as well as the family bathroom.

The easily maintained wrap-around garden has cottage-garden style borders full of flowering plants and lawns enough for badminton or croquet. A double garage sits neatly to the right of the kitchen, while in the rear part of the garden is a spacious studio, currently used as a gym but could be versatile in its use.

Council Tax Band G £3,453.25 22/23

Location:

Further Orchard is in Kimpton Bottom, at the western end of Kimpton, one of the most popular villages in North Hertfordshire.

Kimpton Bottom has its own mini-community and the whole village is a lovely friendly place to live. Both the house and the village are ideal for a family who want to be in the country but close enough to London – from the house you can be at Harpenden station in just over 5 minutes where trains take just 25 minutes to St Pancras. There are excellent independent schools close by and the state secondaries in Harpenden are outstanding. The village has numerous sports opportunities and social clubs for all ages and Harpenden also has the newly opened Sports/Leisure Centre and Eric Morcambe Theatre.

The house is surrounded by beautiful countryside with walks in every direction, ideal for dog owners, with bridle paths and also favourite cycling routes through country lanes. The village has a pub, primary school and there are several country pubs within walking distance nearby. Kimpton is a lively community which includes tennis and cricket clubs, a thriving amateur dramatics group and village choir. The village also hosts a three-day May Festival every year with numerous events including wine tasting, an art show in the historic parish church, stalls and a dog show. There is also a summer Folk Festival and the Horse Show in July and a Christmas Market in December on the village green, all of which attract visitors from miles around.

The attractive town of Harpenden is less than a 10 minute drive away and the historic city of St. Albans is just over a 15 minute drive.