The Darlings, Wood End, Ardeley A beautifully presented detached country home in mature grounds that extend to over an acre and a half. Offering generous accommodation of considerable charm and character, this really is a perfect family home.

The main house provides flexible accommodation that has been impressively finished to an exceptional standard and specification particularly visible in the bathrooms and the truly stunning Mark Wilkinson fitted kitchen/breakfast room. The detached barn/annexe has also been beautifully fitted and finished, and provides spacious, luxurious accommodation with exposed timbers and vaulted ceilings blended with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom.

In addition, there is a triple bay Oak framed cart lodge with workshop/utility room on the ground floor and recently completed ancillary accommodation on the first floor with impressive sitting room, luxurious shower room and double bedroom. Presently used as an office these rooms have been finished to exacting standards and a high specification with exposed Oak timbers and a Velux balcony.

The substantial Oak front door opens into the Entrance hallway with Oak floor and glazed Oak door that opens into the drawing room. This is a lovely bright room with red brick fireplaces with wood burning stoves at each end, one being double sided to the snug. Windows look over the gardens and there is a door to the rear. The snug is a cosy place to sit on a winters night and also looks over the rear gardens. In addition, at the other end of the drawing room is a good size dining room with windows to the front aspect and French doors opening onto the rear garden. The ceiling is vaulted with roof lights allowing light to fill the room. A good size study/family room is found at the front of the house and is ideal for those working from home or wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday family life.

Of particular note is the quite stunning kitchen/breakfast/family room that has been designed and fitted by Mark Wilkinson to exacting standards. This is a wonderful room for family and friends to enjoy with an extensive range of bespoke units with granite worktops, a large island, a fireplace style recess with large four oven AGA range cooker. Integrated appliances include an additional oven, hob and a dishwashers. There is a breakfast bar and a dresser. Tiled floor. Two sets of French doors to the garden. A very large integrated corner fridge and a pantry. Directly off the kitchen is a well fitted utility room with stable door to the front. Adjoining the kitchen is a large garden room/sitting room with windows and doors opening out onto the gardens. This is a fine addition to the house and a really flexible room for all the family to enjoy. Upstairs is a spacious landing off which are the bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom overlooks the gardens at the rear and is a lovely size with a beautifully fitted range of bespoke fitted wardrobes. There are His and Hers dressing rooms and a luxurious en suite bathroom. The guest bedroom is an attractive room with a dressing room and an en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. In addition, there is a most useful first floor laundry room.

Approached from the small lane at the front via electric gates the property is approached by a long gravel driveway that provides extensive parking and leads to the large Oak framed Cart lodge. The extensive front garden is laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and hedging. To the rear of the house the gardens are well stocked with many mature shrubs and trees. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds with a large patio adjoining the house, a wonderful spot to entertain or while away a summers day. THE CART LODGE: A triple bay Oak framed cart lodge with workshop/utility room on the ground floor and recently completed ancillary accommodation on the first floor with impressive sitting room, luxurious shower room and double bedroom. Presently used as an office these rooms have been finished to exacting standards and specification with exposed Oak timbers and a Velux balcony. THE DETACHED ANNEXE: Set overlooking the gardens is a large, detached Oak framed Barn that forms a delightful and substantial annexe, ideal for those seeking independent living for a family member or friend wishing to enjoy being close to the main family house yet wishing to be completely self-contained. The annexe has been beautifully fitted and completed to a high standard and specification with a large open plan Kitchen and living room with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. There is a good size double bedroom with wardrobes, vaulted ceiling, and exposed timbers together with a luxurious shower room fitted with a contemporary suite.

Tenure
Freehold.

Services
All mains services are connected to the property.

Rating Authority
East Herts District Council
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Council Tax Band: F £3058

Ground Floor -

Porch - 2.70m x 1.61m (8'10" x 5'3") -

W.C -

Drawing Room - 7.53m x 6.69m (24'8" x 21'11") -

Snug - 4.08m x 3.60m (13'4" x 11'9") -

Office - 3.70m x 3.52m (12'1" x 11'6") -

Dining Room - 4.22m x 4.04m (13'10" x 13'3") -

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 10.10m x 3.64m (33'1" x 11'11") -

Utility - 2.75m x 2.44m (9'0" x 8'0") -

Conservatory - 7.34m x 4.11m (24'0" x 13'5") -

First Floor -

Landing -

Principal Bedroom - 7.34m x 3.64m (24'0" x 11'11") -

Dressing Room -

En-Suite -

Bedroom Two - 4.49m x 3.88m (14'8" x 12'8") -

Dressing Room -

En-Suite -

Bedroom Three - 3.77m x 2.78m (12'4" x 9'1") -

Bedroom Four - 3.56m x 2.78m (11'8" x 9'1") -

Family Bathroom -

Annexe -

Kitchen/Living Area - 7.26m x 3.92m (23'9" x 12'10") -

Bedroom - 3.91m x 2.60m (12'9" x 8'6") -

Bathroom -

Annexe Over Car Port -

Bedroom - 4.90m x 2.83m (16'0" x 9'3") -

Office/Reception Room - 7.90m x 4.90m (25'11" x 16'0") -

Shower Room -

Exterior -

Carport One - 6.38m x 6.11m (20'11" x 20'0") -

Carport Two - 6.11m x 2.42m (20'0" x 7'11") -

Gardens -

Gated Driveway -