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Occupying a secluded and peaceful location is this spectacular family home in Tewin Wood considered to be the most exclusive residential address in the Tewin area.

This property is approached by a well maintained private drive shared by just 2 other substantial properties, it has its own brick paved driveway which provides parking for several cars and access to an integral double garage. The main entrance is covered by a an impressive portico with wide front door leading into a travertine tiled reception hall with bespoke cloakroom off.

A wide archway opens into the main living area, this is a spectacular open space which has been creatively designed to provide kitchen, dining and living areas in an open plan format, it takes full advantage of its southerly aspect with quadruple aspect windows, bifold doors and roof lanterns allowing maximum light to enter.

The bespoke kitchen has a stylish range of fitted units with polished granite tops and range of integrated appliances which include Rangemaster range cooker, dishwasher and american style fridge freezer, there is a separate preparation unit with marble top and cupboards under. The ceiling has low voltage down lighters and an integrated speaker system and an attractive travertine floor has been laid to the kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Part of this room has a more formal living area with bespoke wooden floor and natural stone fireplace with fitted wood burning stove. The dining and sitting area overlooks beautiful gardens and fields beyond through 2 sets of full height folding glass doors and leads onto a decked entertains terrace running along the back of the house. Also on the ground floor is a utility room, separate sitting room accessed off the main hall, a small study and a large gym room which could also be used as a great family/playroom/bedroom suite.

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Grand Designs in Digswell! A 4,000-square-foot family home that has been architecturally extended and modernised to an exacting standard. Six bedrooms, five bathrooms and seven reception rooms, incorporating a self-contained two-bedroom annexe. Extensive high-quality features, such as triple glazed windows, a heat recovery ventilation system (HRV) throughout, well-insulated concrete flooring and underfloor heating, and integrated speakers.

Located on a half-acre plot just a five minute walk from Welwyn North Train Station (which has quick links into London’s Kings Cross), plus a cafe, shop and a pub/restaurant.

Accommodation

Enter the property via a bespoke arched walnut front door into a large entrance hallway. The elegantly-tiled hall leads through to walnut hardwood flooring throughout the rest of the ground floor. Wet underfloor heating serves the main rooms on the ground floor.

This level has been beautifully crafted throughout, with numerous glass walls, large windows and a vaulted ceiling to the kitchen, which create a tremendous feeling of space, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood into the property. Electronically-operated roof windows provide convenient additional ventilation.

Particularly impressive is the Poggenpohl bespoke kitchen, with a range of base and eye-level units, island and integrated Miele appliances. The kitchen is open to a dual-aspect dining room with floor to ceiling glass walls overlooking the private rear garden as well as bi-fold doors leading to an outside raised decking area. The living room is accessed via a stunning set of sliding wenge doors, and also a set of double doors leading off the entrance hallway. It has seven integrated speakers, p

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to offer ‘Arches Hall’, a wonderful Victorian detached country house with stunning views over 11 acres. Superbly appointed and with stunning views over the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, the 5750 sq ft house dates back to the mid 19th century, with subsequent additions and is in a prominent position overlooking its own land with a stunning tree-lined, long driveway approach from automated electric gates, bordered by post and rail paddocks either side. The property is offered ‘CHAIN FREE’.

Arches Hall – Arches Hall is an impressive late Victorian detached house, dating back to the 1850’s. It is built of brick elevations, under a slate roof. The house features a charming facade with large bay windows that provide ample natural light from the south and west facing aspects. Inside, there is a well-proportioned main reception hall running almost the entire length of the house, along with an impressive staircase. To the side of the house is a large Kitchen/breakfast room with sitting area, to the front of the house. Both the dining and drawing rooms look out across the gardens. French windows in the large drawing room open to the garden, allowing for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The principal bedroom suite provides lovely views of the gardens and paddocks beyond, and the landing is adorned with feature roof lights and inset spotlights, creating a welcoming atmosphere. There is a guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and first floor study/sitting room. The garden is impressively manicured and includes mature trees and hedges, providing a tranquil and private, well-sheltered outdoor space. To the rear of the house there are stores and a workshop as well as two stables. There are paddocks either side of the drive, with two stables. About 11.19 acres.

Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this stunning six/seven bedroom, six bathroom residence set in around 3 acres of grounds in the picturesque village of Benington. This gorgeous countryside property is the beneficiary of a recent “back to bare brickwork” refurbishment and redecoration, carried out with the very finest quality materials and highly skilled craftsmen, putting it in immaculate order throughout. The house enjoys a fabulous specification, with a latest generation air source heat pump, integral double garage, cinema room, and large yet well proportioned ground floor rooms with easy connectivity to the outside and abundant daylight flooding into them through the many windows, glazed doors and a beautiful architectural roof light. Within the extensive grounds are a one/two bedroom detached annexe, a block of three stables and a children’s playground good enough to challenge many theme parks.

Accommodation:
The attractive frontage presents an imposing picture as you approach via the long sweeping driveway, which opens out into a substantial area extending across the front of the house and the double garage, suitable for parking multiple vehicles and still leaving ample room for entry and exit of guests. The large porch, supported on brick pillars, offers practical protection for visitors along with a nice visual focal point to the front aspect. Once inside the solid front door, flanked by two full height glazed panels, a spacious and nicely shaped entrance hall warmly welcomes you into the house, with the decoratively turned banisters and spindle of the pretty staircase highlighting the far wall.

Directly to the left is the cinema room, with controllable mood lighting specially installed to give the right atmosphere and a retractable screen fitted into the ceiling in front of the two front facing windows. From the cinema room there is also useful direct access out into the garage.