A delightful Grade II listed period farmhouse with extensive outbuildings and an annexe, in a peaceful rural setting on the edge of Harpenden, about 13 acres in all.

Drawing room | Sitting room | Family room | Study | Dining area | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | 4 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | 2 Shower rooms | Cellar | Annexe with Sitting area | Kitchen | 2 bedrooms & bathroom | Stables | Studio
Shed | Garage | Swimming pool | Tennis court | Garden | EPC rating E | Annexe EPC rating B

Dane Farm is a charming Grade II listed farmhouse that provides more than 3,000 square feet of attractive accommodation with plenty of character, arranged over three floors.

The ground floor of the main house has four comfortable reception rooms, including the drawing room, sitting room, family room and study, which have original fireplaces, wood burning stoves and attractive exposed brickwork to the sitting room. At the rear there is a splendid 38ft dining area and kitchen/breakfast room, which includes a glass ceiling, full-height windows and three sets of French doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen itself has Plain English fitted cupboards, a central island with a breakfast bar, a split butler sink and stainless steel range cooker.

The second floor is a dedicated principle suite with en suite. Four further double bedrooms are on the first floor which also has a large family bathroom and en suite.

The annexe is separate from the main house and provides fully equipped living accommodation for guests or family members. It features a 36ft open-plan sitting area and kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom.

The farmhouse is set in enchanting gardens and grounds which include rolling lawns, wildflower meadows, patio areas, paved and gravel pathways and terracing. Planting includes box hedging and raised beds with various colourful plants and shrubs. There is a gravel driveway leading to the house which provides plenty of parking space, as well as access to the detached garage. Further outbuildings include the large stables block and a studio and shed. The property benefits from an 8 acre field offering opportunities for equine use or viniculture. The grounds also include a hard tennis court and a heated outdoor swimming pool with its own paved sun terrace while beyond the garden there are far reaching fields. Gardens include a fruit orchard, with apple, pear, and plum trees. The stable block has potential for redevelopment for residential, leisure or equine use subject to planning.

The property is in Kimpton Bottom, a rural setting on the outskirts of Harpenden. The town itself has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store. It boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops. Harpenden is home to several outstanding state schools, with independent schools nearby including Beechwood Park, St. Albans High School and Boys School and Aldwickbury Prep School. Good sporting and leisure facilities include a sports centre with indoor swimming pool, rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs, together with three golf courses. Cycling, riding and walking can be enjoyed in the Woodland Trust’s Heartwood Forest and Rothamsted Estate.

Harpenden town centre 2.3 miles, Harpenden mainline station 2.6 miles (London St. Pancras 23 minutes), St. Albans 6.7 miles, M1 (Jct 10) 6.2 miles, Welwyn Garden City 8.4 miles, Hatfield 8.9 miles, Hemel Hempstead 9.5 miles, Central London 35 miles