8 bedroom detached house for sale

A truly remarkable, seven/eight-bedroom, five reception room Georgian farmhouse, with a wonderful entertainment barn located just 1.6 miles from Hitchin train station. For all enquiries, please quote reference GM0074.

The Grange House, Grade II listed and originally dating back to circa 1700, has been subject to an extensive and meticulous restoration program by the present vendors and now offers 5200 sq. ft. of accommodation in the main house, along with over 2000 sq. ft. of barns and outbuildings, all finished to an exceptional standard throughout.

This beautiful period home sits on a gated, landscaped plot of half an acre and is perfectly positioned for easy access to an abundance of amenities in Hitchin Town Centre, Hitchin train station, and highly regarded local schools, as well as open countryside walks.

Ground Floor Accommodation

A leaded, stained-glass front door opens into the entrance hall, which has oak parquet flooring, laid in a herringbone design and a feature fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove set on a brick hearth. There is access to the cellar along with stairs rising to the first floor. The oak parquet flooring continues through to the dining room, which has a feature stone fireplace and fitted bookcases with inset lighting.

The drawing room has a feature fireplace and a lovely dual aspect with windows overlooking the rear garden and a large bay to the side with a door leading out to the patio.

The kitchen/breakfast room has underfloor heating and double doors opening to the rear garden. Designed and custom-built by Plant Furniture, the kitchen comprises a range of bespoke wall and base level units, including a large central island with a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an induction hob, a double oven, two under-counter fridges, and two dishwashers. There is a twin butler sink with a Quooker boiling tap over.

The kitchen opens to a breakfast room which has a pantry and a further range of bespoke cabinets, a double fridge with a large freezer drawer below.

A mosaic-tiled rear hall gives access to the ground-floor WC, the rear staircase, and the rear lobby opening out to the gardens.

The snug has parquet flooring, laid in a herringbone design and a feature fireplace with an inset wood-burning stove. There is a step up into the boot room/utility, which has fitted base units along with space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer, together with a pedestrian door to the side.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The dual aspect principal suite has a large bay window to the side and windows to the rear overlooking the garden. There are stripped floorboards, a feature fireplace and a free-standing bathtub. The en-suite comprises a double shower and a WC. A step down leads into the custom-built dressing room, which has a range of bespoke wardrobes and storage, including a central island and a wine chiller/drinks cabinet.

There are three further double bedrooms located on the first floor. Bedrooms three and four are independently accessed but also have an interlinking option.

The family bathroom has a stunning oversized shower cubicle, a free-standing rolltop bath, twin wash basins set into a vanity unit and a WC. There is an additional shower room with a Crittall-style double shower cubicle with twin rainwater shower heads above, a wash basin and a separate WC.

Located on the second floor, there are three further double bedrooms. Bedroom five has a built-in wardrobe and a walk-in storage cupboard. Bedrooms six and seven have an interlinking door, and bedroom seven can also be independently accessed via the rear staircase.

Entertainment Barn

Accessed via glazed double doors, the barn has exposed beams to the vaulted ceiling and polished concrete floors with underfloor heating. There is a custom-built bar with integrated appliances, including an induction hob with an oven below, an inset sink with a Quooker boiling/sparkling and filter tap over, an under-counter fridge and a dishwasher. There are two further drinks fridges and a wine chiller. The barn has a built-in Sonos and Bowers & Wilkins sound system. Should further space be required, there is an option to create a mezzanine level above the twin WCs.

Grounds

The Grange House is accessed via electric double gates, opening to an extensive block-paved driveway. A pedestrian gate opens to a resin-bonded path leading to the front door, which is bordered by lawn and mature flower and shrub beds. There is gated access to both sides of the property.

To the rear of the entertainment barn, there is a sheltered hot tub with an outdoor shower. There are three store barns/workshops, which have further opportunities to create a home office/annexe.

Enclosed by wall and mature hedge/tree-lined borders, the rear gardens are laid to lawn with a variety of York stone patio seating areas, as well as a lovely tiered pond and feature brick well. The large oak pergola has a fitted sound system.