A very special period home on the edge of one of Hertfordshire’s best villages. Offering excellent family living space and set in a generous garden of 6.6 acres.
Description
Old Lordship Farm House is set back from the road behind a discreet gated frontage behind mature hedging. The driveway sweeps around to provide ample parking areas in front of the garages and stabling.
A beautifully panelled reception hallway connects the principal reception rooms which include a drawing room, dining room, family room and an open plan kitchen / morning room. Many of these rooms feature fireplaces with an inglenook and wood burner in the family room. In addition, there is a cellar, utility room, boiler room, a guest cloakroom and separate shower / wc with sauna.
Upstairs, on the first floor there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The main bedroom suite enjoys a dressing room, en suite and some lovely views.
On the second floor there are two further en suite bedrooms with a walk through study area.
Outside, the mature landscaped gardens provide much interest with parkland style grounds extending to just over 6.6 acres. These extend down to the River Ash which meanders through a wooded area to the eastern boundary. Within these sit a tennis court and outdoor swimming pool.
A thatched, pavilion style building provides a covered outdoor entertainment area. There are 4 garages, a range of stables and a workshop.
Location
Much Hadham boasts a mix of period and timber framed listed properties and substantial modern houses.
Much Hadham offers an excellent Pre-School and primary school, a public house and a significant parish church which dates back over 800 years.
The village hall provides a community hub with plenty of activities and clubs to be involved in, including a Drama and Badminton group.
The Bull is the local pub, with various events including a quiz night, together with a good menu.
The Nags Head just down the road in Little Hadham, has a great Indian food menu.
The recreation ground has a childrens playground, bowls club, tennis club and a pavilion which you can hire for family gatherings.
Excellent state schooling is available in Bishop’s Stortford, whilst private schooling is available at Bishop’s Stortford College, St Edmunds, Haileybury and Heath Mount.
The market town of Bishop’s Stortford offers multiple shopping and sporting facilities and a main line railway station with fast commuter services to London’s Liverpool Street in 38 minutes.
Access is available on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford to the M11 (Junction 8) with the A1 and Cambridge to the north, and the M25 and London to the south.
Main line railway stations are also available at Hertford, Ware and Harlow.
Stansted, London’s third international airport is conveniently located on the east side of Bishop’s Stortford, providing both domestic and European flights.
Acreage:
6.62 Acres
Directions
SAT NAV POSTCODE: SG10 6HJ. The house is set back from the road behind a mature conifer hedge on the right hand side, just past a house called Spindle Bridge as you are leaving the village to the north.
Additional Info
Services:
Main water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating system. Broadband connections are available.