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" Dating back to the 1600‘s,this wonderfully characterful former farmhouse is set in a beautiful rural location on the fringes of the charming village of Brickendon yet with excellent transport links into London from both Bayford and Broxbourne. The property has retained many original features, of particular note is the sitting room with views over the front gardens and an attractive Inglenook fire place with brick surround. The kitchen breakfast room is a wonderfully light and airy room and is fitted with a range of wooden farmhouse units. A spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining and there is a large reception games room that looks out onto the garden. There are two further reception rooms that could be used to create an annex bedroom and living room, for a dependent relative.

Upstairs the property has four spacious bedrooms which are reached via independent staircases; the principal bedroom has a generous en suite bathroom recently fitted in a contemporary white suite with twin sinks, large shower cubicle and sumptuous bath to soak in. There is also a contemporary shower steam room on the ground floor.

The gardens and grounds are mainly laid to lawn and provide a very attractive, private setting for the house. A south facing sun terrace to the rear of the house offers an ideal space for entertaining. The paddocks and field, situated to the side and rear of the property can be accessed via gates leading from the yard and parking area where there is a detached stable block with a useful storage barn which could be converted, subject to planning.

The property is surrounded by well maintained agricultural land and woodland, Herts only NNR and a Special Area of Conservation of European importance. Also, the property benefits from access to miles of woodland walks with views over fields and woodland from all rooms. The nearby village of Brickendon is centred on a traditional green and includes a pub and church, together with Brickendon Golf Club

There are a wide range of schools in the district, most notable are Heath Mount Preparatory School, St Joseph‘s in the Park, Duncombe, St Edmunds College, Haileybury College and Queenswood School for girls .

Comprehensive facilities are available in the county town of Hertford, just 2 miles distant, including M&S and Tesco‘s. Excellent rail services are available from Broxbourne Station reaching Liverpool Street in about 25 minutes at peak times and Bayford Station which has a service to Moorgate in about 44 minutes. The A1 M Junction 4 is within 10 miles. The A10 and M25 are easily accessable linking with the national motorway network.

Nearest Stations
Bayford 1.6 mi 4 min drive Broxbourne 2.3 mi Cuffley 3.2 mi
Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode

Shared Private Drainage System Private Water via Bore Hole Oil Fired Heating Local FootPaths "