5 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming former village school, which has been expertly converted and extended to create a stunning modern home with unique, bespoke fittings and extensive living space. Set in the heart of the charming and popular village of Furneux Pelham, within easy reach of bustling Bishop’s Stortford with its excellent transport connections.

The property
The Old School is a splendid former village school building, which has been lovingly transformed into a magnificent contemporary home with five bedrooms, four reception rooms and spacious accommodation in which to relax and entertain. The property retains several external character details, such as its arched windows and original chimney stack, while inside the décor is chic and modern, with striking bespoke fittings and a stylish look and feel throughout. Entering the property, the impressive main hallway has a glass roof and leads to the 27ft sitting room towards the rear, with its full-height windows, exposed steel beams and fireplace fitted with a log burner. The social kitchen and dining room is the heart of the home and is another large open-plan living space. The kitchen itself is fitted with sleek, dual tone kitchen units and features integrated appliances by Miele, including four ovens and an induction hob with an extractor overhead, while the dining area has space for a large family dining table. There are an additional two ground-floor reception rooms, which could be used as a study and a snug, or could also be converted into a bedroom if required. Four bedrooms can be found on the first floor, accessed via the turned staircase, which has a built-in slide, lending a sense of fun and mischief to the home. The four first-floor bedrooms include the luxury principal bedroom, which features a vaulted ceiling and various original details, including exposed timber eaves. The principal bedroom also has a dressing area and ensuite bathroom, which has a large bathtub and dual washbasins, while there is also a family bathroom and an additional shower room on the first floor. Separate stairs lead to a further bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.

Outside
At the front of the property, the gravel driveway provides parking space for several vehicles, as well as access to the garaging block. The gardens to the rear are south-facing and welcome plenty of sunlight throughout the day. They include decking shaded by a pergola across the back of the house, with an area of lawn beyond, further terracing for al fresco dining and bordered of timber fencing and mature trees.

Location
The property is located in an idyllic position in the tiny Hertfordshire village of Furneux Pelham. The village is surrounded by rolling green countryside and offers several everyday amenities, including a local pub, a village hall and a primary school. The small market town of Buntingford is around five miles away, with its selection of shops, supermarkets and local amenities, as well as local pubs, cafés and restaurants, while Bishop’s Stortford provides easy access to further facilities, around seven miles away. State secondary schooling can be found at Buntingford and Bishop’s Stortford, while the independent Bishop’s Stortford College is also nearby. Golf is available nearby at Ash Valley and East Herts Golf Club, while Bishop’s Stortford provides access to a wealth of further leisure facilities. National rail can be found at Bishop’s Stortford, providing services to direct to London Liverpool Street (45 minutes), while the area is also well serviced by road.

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