Description
A Grade II listed 17th century detached house with three double bedrooms grounds of approximately 0.25 acres and driveway parking for three cars, located in the village of Benington. The period property, located in the centre of the village overlooking the duck pond, has accommodation of over 2,300 sq. ft., set over two floors. While updated - there is secondary double glazing throughout - it retains many original features such as sash windows, exposed timbers, and brick fireplaces.
The ground floor has an entrance hall with a cloakroom, a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a garden room, a dining/family room and a refurbished kitchen/breakfast room with a utility room. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has an adjacent newly fitted shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a second newly fitted bathroom.
The gated driveway offers parking for approximately three cars and leads to the rear of the property under a decorative archway.
Ground Floor The sitting room has an inglenook fireplace, with a timber lintel. It has sash windows overlooking the front, two built-in storage cupboards, and stairs to the first floor. The dual aspect dining/family room has bespoke built-in cabinets, together with a door leading to the side courtyard and herb garden. The garden room has double doors and windows to the rear patio and garden. There is a fitted utility area with plumbing and vertical wooden beams divide the space leading into the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen has been refurbished to include new tiled flooring, an Aga and an electric oven and hob.
First Floor The dual aspect principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a storage cupboard. The adjacent bathroom, has been re-fitted with a walk-in shower, WC, wash basin and a window to the rear. Bedrooms two and three both have windows overlooking the front and built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a side panel bath with a shower attachment over, WC, wash basin and two storage cupboards.
Garden The sunroom leads out on to a newly laid patio with views over the garden, which is laid to lawn.
There are a variety of mature flower and shrub beds and borders with a second patio area. There is also a vegetable garden, greenhouse, storage shed and a log store.
Situation and Schooling The property is in the traditional Hertfordshire village of Benington which has amenities including two churches, a primary school, and a local pub. More comprehensive facilities are available in nearby Stevenage, Ware and Hertford. There is a wide range of local schools including Benington Church of England and Walkern Primary School. Public schools include Hailebury, Heathmount, and St Christopher's School, St Edmunds, and Bishops Stortford Colleges.
