Cromer, Hertfordshire

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The Old BarnAN EXCELLENT EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY STANDING IN LARGE GARDENS TOGETHER WITH 4.5 ACRES OF PADDOCKS AND FIRST CLASS STABLING.

This most impressive barn conversion provides extensive, flexible and well proportioned accommodation that is complimented by underfloor heating, double glazing, oak doors, architraves and skirtings, a lovely red brick fireplace and chimney breast with wood burner in the main living room together with high vaulted ceiling and gallery. There is a master bedroom and en suite, a guest bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, a most impressive kitchen with granite worktops and with cooking range, that opens into a conservatory/dining room, a galleried family room and a large double garage. With some alteration the accommodation could be configured to provide a self contained annexe.

Of particular note are the grounds that consist of the formal gardens and driveway is approximately 0.5 acres with the paddocks being approximately 4.5 acres. In addition, there is an excellent stable block, yard and equestrian facilities.




CROMER Cromer is a small hamlet set midway between the towns of Buntingford and Stevenage in some of the area’s most beautiful countryside. The property is set well back from the lane and enjoys fine views over paddocks.

AREA INFORMATION There is an extensive network of local bridleways, providing miles of off-road hacking. In addition there is an excellent range of equestrian competition venues within striking distance: The College at Keysoe, Bedfordshire, Patchetts in Hertfordshire, Harolds Park Farm in Essex and Houghton Hall in Cambridgeshire. Hunting with the Puckeridge Foxhounds. Supermarkets: Waitrose in Stevenage and Pearces Farm Shop on the A10, Tesco at Baldock and The Cooperative and Sainsburys in Buntingford. Rail services: Fast and frequent rail services to London, Kings Cross from Stevenage fastest trains are approximately 23 minutes in to London and approximately 19 minutes return to Stevenage.

ENTRANCE HALL A lovely hallway that is open plan to the main living room and has a wealth of exposed timbers with a large built-in cloaks cupboard with automatic light and housing meters.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM Low level WC. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Exposed timbers. Double glazed window with frosted glass to front aspect. Extractor fan.

LIVING ROOM A most impressive room with a wealth of exposed timbers and with a large redbrick fireplace, chimney breast and hearth with wood burning stove. Full height vaulted ceiling. Double glazed French doors and full height double glazed windows opening to the front aspect and double glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens. From the living room there are two oak staircases, one leads up to the galleried family room the other to bedrooms three, four, five and the family bathroom. Steps also lead down to a small inner hallway area and the master bedroom suite. GALLERIED FAMILY ROOM A lovely living space with a gallery overlooking the main living room and with heavily timbered vaulted ceiling. Double glazed windows to two aspects and roof light.

BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN Fitted with a good range of oak wall and base level units with granite worktop surfaces over and with a twin bowl ceramic single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer, double glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, exposed studwork, extensive tiled surrounds, ceramic tiled flooring, range cooker with extractor canopy over, under unit lighting, inset downlights, open studwork to:

DINING/CONSERVATORY A beautiful room with double glazed windows to both front and rear aspects and double glazed vaulted ceiling. Ceramic tiled flooring, French doors opening to both front and rear.

MASTER BEDROOM Approached from a small inner hallway area within which there is a large useful built-in airing cupboard with radiator, light and fitted shelving above and window

to front aspect. The main bedroom enjoys double glazed French doors opening onto the garden. Double glazed windows to front and rear aspects. Built-in bespoke oak fronted wardrobes to one wall with hanging rails and drawers. Exposed timbers.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a white contemporary suite, comprising large walk-in glazed shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit over and fixed glazed shower screen. Full height tiling to three walls, low level WC, wash hand basin, double glazed window to rear aspect with frosted glass, ladder-style radiator/towel rail. Fitted wall mirror. GUEST BEDROOM SUITE Approached from a small lobby off the dining conservatory, the stairs rise to a small landing from which there is a double glazed window to the front aspect and a door opens to the guest bedroom. A lovely room with vaulted ceiling. Double glazed window to side aspect with views over the paddocks. Roof light. Inset downlights.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a white contemporary suite, comprising large shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower unit. Further half tiled walls. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Roof light. Ladder style towel rail/radiator. Shaver point. Inset downlights. Fitted wall mirror.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Approached via the oak staircase from the main living room. The landing has doors off to bedrooms four, five and the family bathroom and a further staircase leads up to bedroom three. There is also a double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden.





BEDROOM THREE Double glazed window to front aspect. Roof light. Vaulted ceiling and numerous exposed timbers.

BEDROOM FOUR Double glazed window to rear. High vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and providing access via a mezzanine floor to a loft storage area.

FAMILY BATHROOM With contemporary white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with hand shower attachment. Half tiled walls. Low level WC. Wash hand basin Roof light. Light/shaver unit. Ladder style heated towel rail/ radiator. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM FIVE Exposed timbers. Roof light. Double glazed window to front aspect. FRONT GARDEN and DRIVEWAY The property is approached by a long driveway that provides parking for many vehicles and leads to the double garage and via a five bar gate to the paddocks. The front garden itself has been attractively landscaped and is laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders and numerous shrubs. From the main driveway a five bar gate opens into the stable yard which is large enough to provide ample parking and turning area for most horse boxes. From this, further gates give access to the paddocks. DOUBLE GARAGE With light and power. Ceramic tiled flooring. Double glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Large built-in boiler cupboard housing the oil-fired boiler that serves domestic hot water and under floor heating, together with a large high pressure hot water cylinder and

also housing a water softener. There are twin up and over doors to the front that are both electrically operated. Door to side.

THE REAR GARDEN The rear garden is approximately 0.5 acres and has been attractively planted and landscaped to provide colour throughout the year. The property benefits from a large patio to the rear of the house beyond which a lawn extends. At one end of the property adjoining the garage is a loggia/covered patio with door into the garage. There is outside lighting and water connected. Large useful shed/workshop.

THE PADDOCKS There are two paddocks fenced with post and rail adjoining the property, which extend to approximately 4.5 acres.

STABLE BLOCK The stable block has been designed and built to the owners exacting specification and provides a large hay store, three loose boxes and a tack room. There is a covered yard at one end providing an excellent secure area for attending the horses. The stable block benefits from light, power and water with trace heating to prevent freezing during the colder months. The stable block has been designed to allow a farrier or vet to be able to drive right up to the covered yard area.

GENERAL INFORMATION Local authority: East Hertfordshire DC: 01279 655261 Council tax band: G Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating (underfloor heating in all rooms, heated towel rails in addition in the bathrooms).

EPC (Energy rating): D

LOCAL EDUCATION Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: 60 -70 children on roll, with a recently added Nursery provision. Ofsted June 2012 - This is a good school. Strong pastoral care and good academic achievement lead to pupils good all round development, greatly valued by parents.

Buntingford Schools: Edwinstree Middle School www.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk May 2012 Ofsted Outstanding Layston First School - www.layston.herts.sch.uk June 2009 Ofsted Outstanding Freman College - www.fremancollege.herts.sch.uk Jan 2012 Ofsted Good Millfield First School - www.millfield.herts.sch.uk Jan 2009 Ofsted Outstanding

Independent Schools: Heath Mount Watton At Stone SG14 3NG St Edmunds College Old Hall Green, Nr Ware, SG11 1DS Bishops Stortford College Bishop Stortford, CM23 2PJ Haileybury Nr Hertford, SG13 7NU

Ensum Brown/Fine & Country their clients and any joint agents give notice that they have no authority to make or give representation or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any contract. They have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, heating systems, drains or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor, a relevant contractor or confirmation through their legal representatives. Statements pertaining to tenure are also given in good faith and should be verified by your legal representative. Where provided, floor plans are shown purely as an indication of layout and are not to scale and should not be treated as such.



Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 15.05.2015

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