Superb Cape Dutch Revival style country house with delightful gardens and grounds of just over 8 acres including a swimming pool, tennis court and one bedroom self contained cottage.

Description

Harmer Green House is an elegant Dutch Colonial Revival residence offering over 7000 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, outbuildings and cottage, set within landscaped garden and grounds including a swimming pool and tennis court set within about 8.08 acres in all.

Characteristic features blend harmoniously with up-to-date styling and include classic plasterwork to arches, ceilings and coving, panelling to walls, sash and bay windows, and decorative vintage fireplaces.
A generous vestibule and reception hall offers a splendid welcome and a glimpse of the interiors to be found within this period home. Ground floor rooms in the westerly portion comprise a refined drawing room with adjoining bar area. A
formal dining room offering the perfect setting for family gatherings and hosting guests. In the easterly wing, a relaxed living area leads through to a light-filled garden room with south facing aspect and doors which open into the garden.
In the centre of the home a sociable family room, also with French doors to the outside, provides a relaxed space and is adjoined by the farmhouse-style kitchen with a large island unit and breakfast room.

On the first floor, there are seven bedrooms, three of which enjoy the benefit of en suite facilities, with the principal room having a link to a dressing area and one of the bedrooms providing options for use as a luxurious bedroom suite. There is a spacious family bathroom which features a freestanding tub, twin sinks and a shower cubicle, complementing the two cloakroom facilities on the floor below.

The property is approached via a length of gravelled driveway which leads to the pillared entrance portal of the home and provides parking for numerous cars. The beautifully maintained grounds are particularly noteworthy and offer stunning far-reaching views to the surrounding countryside. Enjoying a southerly aspect, paved terracing extends across the rear
and sides of the house with low brick wall edging and steps leading down to pathways which encircle a lawned garden with flower borders and a naturalistic pond. A central grassed pathway runs between decorative borders to a wrought iron gate set within brick-pillars and manicured evergreen hedging, beyond which is an expanse of meadow interspersed with mature shrubs and trees. The outdoor swimming area is enclosed by trees creating privacy in this leisure setting where paving surrounds the pool providing a space for lounging in the sunshine. A hacienda style pool house offers changing rooms, two shower rooms and bar. Within the grounds, meeting the needs of the energetic, there is a fully enclosed hard tennis court, whilst newly restored original greenhouses offer a spot to cultivate for the green-fingered.

Set to one side of the main house there is a detached cottage that provides self contained accommodation comprising sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Laid out on one floor this would be suitable for a dependent relative, staff accommodation or as a rental income. There is a triple garage, stables with further outbuildings forming a small courtyard affording additional parking away from the house.

Location

The property is situated in rural Harmer Green between the villages of Tewin and Digswell. Welwyn to the north-west has a range of shopping for everyday convenience, as well as local pubs and restaurants, whilst Welwyn Garden City to the south provides more extensive amenities including a shopping centre with a John Lewis department store and Waitrose supermarket.

The town has a leisure centre and nearby Stanborough Park has a water sports centre and countryside park for walking. Golf is available in the area, including the championship course at Hanbury Manor, and at Brocket Hall, which is also home to the renowned Auberge du Lac restaurant. Well-regarded state and private schooling is widely available in the vicinity, including Sherrardswood School, Heath Mount, Kingshott and Haileybury College.

Square Footage: 7,073 sq ft


Acreage: 8.06 Acres