Description
A three bedroom barn conversion with a landscaped south easterly facing garden and allocated parking, in a modern development in the picturesque Hertfordshire village of Lilley. The barns are in a select development with just seven properties which share an underground Calor Gas supply for the central heating systems. The development is within walking distance of amenities in the village which include a public house and a village hall.
The property was originally a grain store and has approximately 1,524 sq. ft. of accommodation which has been converted to a high specification. The ground floor has underfloor heating throughout and includes an entrance hall with a cloakroom, a family room which is presently used as a bedroom, and a sitting room which is open plan to a modern fitted kitchen/dining room. The first floor landing has a walk-in cupboard and gives access to three bedrooms. The principal bedroom has en suite shower room and the others share a family bathroom which includes a bath with a shower over. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a dressing room and one is used as an office.
Kitchen/Dining Room and Sitting Room The kitchen/dining room and sitting room are open plan and have Karndean flooring and ceiling spotlights throughout. The kitchen has a high ceiling with Velux windows, and a window to the front. There are built-in units, a central island, and marble work surfaces with an inset butler sink. Appliances include a built in electric double oven, an induction hob, microwave, water softener, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The sitting room has bi-fold doors to the garden.
Gardens A gravelled courtyard at the front provides a seating area. Gated access leads to the rear garden which is a particular feature of the property. It faces south east and has been professionally landscaped to be low maintenance with a focus on entertaining. It is designed to look like a Mediterranean garden with a dry river bed running through and a water feature. A bridge over the river links two York stone patio areas for al fresco dining and entertaining. The garden is fully enclosed and is not directly overlooked.
Situation and Schooling Lilley is a small village between Hitchin and Luton in Hertfordshire. It is in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many countryside walks nearby. The church, rebuilt in the 19th century, has original features and a fine Elizabethan heraldic memorial. The property is walking distance from village amenities which include a village hall and pub. The village is about 10 minutes' drive from Hitchin which has a wider range of amenities and schools including the Boys' and Girls' schools which are both rated Outstanding by Ofsted and the Priory School, the only co-educational secondary school in Hitchin.
