Deceptively spacious family home located in a popular village location.

Description

Located on the edge of the village of Ashwell this deceptively spacious family home is set over two floors and is accessed via a quiet private road, along with a private driveway.

The majority of the internal accommodation is set over the ground floor lending itself perfectly for someone requiring single storey living, with guest rooms on the first floor. The home is accessed via the covered entrance leading you in to the entrance hall which has a triple aspect reception room with a feature fireplace which sits centrally within the room, creating a natural divide. Also off the entrance hall is one of the ground floor bedrooms with an en suite. The striking kitchen/dining room has a vaulted ceiling that floods the room with natural light and bi folding doors that open up to the rear garden. The kitchen area comprises of wall and floor units, breakfast bar, integrated appliances which includes a double oven and dishwasher. There is a further double bedroom that includes a study and its own double patio doors leading to the front courtyard area. Both the shower room and utility room complete the ground floor accommodation. Accessed externally is the studio which has been created by the current owners as a work space.

On the first floor you will find the principal bedroom with built in storage and a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. There is also a further double bedroom with the benefit of built in storage. The family bathroom completes the first floor and comprises of a panel bath with shower over, wash basin and WC.

Outside the property benefits from both front and rear gardens. The front of the property is predominantly laid with shingle creating an ample amount of parking. A paved pathway leads around the property to the rear garden. The studio is also located to the front of the property. The enclosed rear garden offers a high level of privacy and a fantastic space for entertaining. Leading off the house is a large paved patio area that borders the generous lawn with high hedged boundaries and herbaceous borders. There is a kitchen garden area to the rear with purpose built raised beds. Towards the rear of the lawn is a small summer house and a home office.

Location

Ashwell is a particularly sought after picturesque Hertfordshire village which benefits from good everyday shopping facilities including a butchers, a renowned bakery, a deli, village stores/ newsagent, along with three public houses with restaurants. There is also a doctor’s surgery, dentists and chemist.

Comprehensive shopping can be found in Royston (approximately 7.8 miles), Hitchin (approximately 13.7 miles) and the world famous university city of Cambridge (approximately 19 miles). For further dining options, the North Hertfordshire market town of Hitchin provides a great variety of restaurants and cafes for many cuisines.

For the commuter Ashwell is well placed for the A505 and A10 and the A1(M) leading south to the M25, and north to the Midlands and beyond.

Ashwell & Morden railway station is approximately two miles distance with regular rail services to Cambridge (from 19 minutes) and London (from 48 minutes).

Good state primary schooling is available in Ashwell with secondary schooling at Knights Templar in Baldock and Bassingbourn Village College along with independent schooling at Kingshott School, Hitchin for the 3-18 years age group and St Christopher’s School, Letchworth for the 4–18 years age group, Kimbolton School and a range of independent schools in Cambridge.

Square Footage: 2,114 sq ft