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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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As good as new 3350 square foot five bedroom detached family home completed just 2 years ago and built to a no expense spared exacting standard with sash windows, bi-fold doors and underfloor heating. Externally there is a large gated driveway to the front and fantastic south facing private, tree lined garden to the rear, set back on a half acre plot.

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Enter via the bespoke top of the range front door with keyless finger print and keypad entry, leading into the spacious entrance hall which has stairs to the first floor. Off to the right is a front to back triple aspect kitchen/dining/family room with two sets of bi-fold doors leading to and overlooking the immaculate garden. A luxurious kitchen consists of a range of base and eye level units with integrated appliances and island. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room. Off to the left of the house is a dual aspect living room with fireplace and bi-fold doors onto the garden as well as separate home office to the front and cloakroom off the entrance hall.

Heading up to the first floor is a spacious landing that leads into three extremely generous double bedrooms. Beds two and three contain fitted wardrobes and are served by high specification en-suite shower rooms. Particularly impressive is the master bedroom suite which takes up the entire rear of the first floor, with French Doors and a Juliet Balcony off the bedroom, a fully fitted dressing room and large five piece bathroom with twin sinks and a freestanding bath. The second floor houses two additional double bedrooms that share a joint bathroom.

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Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional six bedroom, three bathroom detached country house that enjoys a prime rural location on the outskirts of the highly desirable village of Knebworth. This is an outstanding family home set in wonderfully landscaped grounds of approximately one acre, benefiting from spacious, beautifully appointed accommodation presented in immaculate condition with the very highest level of fit and finish throughout. Undoubtedly an extremely attractive house, with a wealth of interesting architectural features to catch the eye, beginning with the Dutch barn style roof line that is cleverly carried through to the two front facing gable ends. Premium quality leaded light windows enrich the visual appeal, which is further enhanced by the wonderful curved leaded roof over the entrance with the large leaded light windows and traditional solid wood door beneath.

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market a wonderful opportunity to acquire this stunning detached farmhouse family home dating back to part of the original Tewin Water Estate and including the former estate fire station. Situated on a little over an acre plot, in Digswell surrounded by beautiful, vast countryside views and walks.

The ground floor features a generously sized living room adorned with a vaulted ceiling and an impressive open fire, overlooking the gardens and patio. A graceful dining room, with a charming bay window, offers ample space for hosting guests. The spacious kitchen, also boasting a vaulted ceiling and a breakfast area, is well-equipped with integrated appliances and plenty of base and eye level units, and opens onto a delightful patio with a fish pond. Adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient utility room. The main hallway leads to a versatile family cinema room, a sizable study, and a good-sized playroom which is currently setup as a gym. Completing this level is a ground floor bedroom with an adjoining three-piece bathroom suite.

As you ascend the staircase, you’ll discover a spacious landing on the upper floor, providing three generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite awaits, boasting a dressing room and a well-finished four-piece En-Suite, all of which offer captivating vistas of the expansive gardens. Additionally, the second bedroom is complemented by its own three-piece En-Suite. Completing this level is a third double bedroom, alongside a well-appointed four-piece family bathroom suite.

At the rear of the property there is ample secure parking via the car port and double garage which is currently setup as a workshop and storeroom. The upstairs of the building has integrated plumbing meaning the building could easily be converted subject to the usual permissions to provide annexe accommodation or a substantial home office.

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Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this absolutely stunning four bedroom, four bathroom family home set at the end of a private cul de sac linking from one of the most prestigious and highly sought after roads within the ever popular village of Tewin. With generous and well proportioned living space measuring just shy of four thousand square feet, this substantial property is beautifully designed and luxuriously appointed throughout and enjoys a peaceful semi-rural position surrounded by unspoiled woodland yet is only minutes from the bustling and vibrant village of Welwyn.

Nestled in the charming area of Tewin Wood, this luxurious four bedroom detached house is the epitome of modern living. The house is approached by a sweeping carriage drive with electronically controlled side gates that allows for even further parking. The house has been beautifully designed by the multi award winning interior design architects ‘Alexander James’, this home is without doubt one of the finest we have seen. As you step inside, you are greeted by underfloor heating, which continues throughout the property, providing warmth and comfort underfoot. The Control 4 Lutron ‘intelligent’ system throughout the house controls the visual and audio, A/C, heating, and mood lighting, ensuring that you can manage your home with ease and adapt to suit your lifestyle.

Interior.

The Control 4 home integrated system ensures you can remotely control all aspects of this home so if you want to put the gas fire in the drawing room ready to greet you upon your return or simply turn the lights on, this system helps you live effortlessly. The interior of this home has been expertly crafted with a combination of bespoke timber, tiled and carpeted floors to the ground floor. The first floor is accessed by a solid timber staircase with carpet runner and all the bedrooms have bespoke fitted wardrobes to maximise its storage capabilities.

The Poggenpohl kitchen and utility room feature Miele appliances throughout, including washing machine, tumble dryer, two dish-washers, coffee machine, two ovens, steam oven, two warming drawers, and an induction hob. The kitchen also includes a waste disposal system to the second sink and a Quooker tap for instant hot water and cold filtered water. The kitchen is of an open plan nature which encourages modern family living with bifold doors that open onto the upper terrace area overlooking the picturesque garden and further entertaining areas.

An exceptional example of a five bedroom detached family home in the prestigious Tewin Wood area set on a level, tree lined private plot with grand entrance hallway and generous first floor landing. The main house measures 3700 square feet with the addition of a partially converted second floor loft room at 450 square feet.

Enter via the impressive hallway with staircase and guest cloakroom and double glass doors draw your eye line through the drawing room French Doors onto the beautiful gardens beyond. To the left of the ground floor is a full width, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with underfloor heating and a range of base and eye level units with integrated appliances and kitchen island. A dining area sits towards the end and overlooks the rear garden via French Doors. Further natural light is provided through the ceiling light wells. Particularly impressive is the large drawing room with French doors to the garden.

To the right side of the house there are five reception rooms, with three being open plan to each other and the garden room benefitting from French Doors leading to and overlooking the garden.

On the first floor you are greeted by a large landing with south aspect window. The main bedroom is complemented by an en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobes and additional storage space via a walk in wardrobe. There are a further three double bedrooms and the fifth bed is a single. Bedroom two is served by an en-suite shower and the remaining bedrooms by a five piece family bathroom. Off the landing is a loft hatch that leads to a large loft room with dormer window, perfect for storage or primed for conversion. Due to the size of the existing landing a formal staircase could be installed to the second floor without affecting the space too much and could then serve as additional bedroom space or cinema.

CHAIN FREE – Bryan Bishop and Partners are proud to present this rare opportunity to own four / five double bedroom detached family home, set on an approximately half an acre plot in the desirable Tewin Wood. Located on a highly sought-after private road it is well presented and also offers scope for development and extensions subject to usual planning consents.

The versatile ground floor features a sizable entrance hall, a dining room, a generously proportioned triple aspect living room, an office/study, a well-appointed kitchen-breakfast room, a utility room, and a downstairs cloakroom. The ground floor lends itself to entertaining given the spacious nature of the rooms and access to the garden from both the kitchen and living room.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms, including an en-suite to the master, two additional family bathrooms, and a spacious playroom that could serve as a fifth bedroom.

Outside, the property boasts a substantial southwest facing rear garden complete with an expansive patio, seating and dining areas, a lawn, and secluded woodland offering privacy.

To the front, a double garage and a carriage driveway provide ample off-road parking, enhancing the property’s appeal.

Tewin Village lies 5 miles to the West of Hertford and 3 miles to the north of Welwyn Garden City, it has a strong community of residents who assist with the running of the village shop and organise Tewin Fete on Lower Green every year. It has a Church of England Primary School, Tewin Cowper and the independent schools of Heath Mount and Haileybury at Watton at Stone and Hertford respectively. Welwyn Garden City and Hertford provide a variety of shops and eating establishments and access to the rail network on the main East-Coast line.

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Property

The property sits back off the private road and is approached via a good sized gated gravel driveway. Once inside, you are greeted by a large entrance hallway with two floor to ceiling front aspect windows situated either side of the front door. Double doors lead through to a dining hall with rear aspect orangery over-looking the immaculate gardens. Off to the right, and accessed via double doors, is a dual aspect drawing room (18′ x 18′) with French Doors leading to the garden. To the other side of the house is a kitchen/breakfast room that contains a range of base and eye level units and is served by a utility room with back door. A set of double doors lead to a garden room which benefit from triple aspect views over the gardens.

Leading up to the first floor, a spacious landing serves five bedrooms, four of which are good sized doubles, two with en-suite and a third with a large walk in wardrobe. Three of the bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom. Particularly impressive is the masted bedroom suite with views over the beautiful gardens, a range of fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom.

Exterior

Heading outside you are faced with a large private rear garden with generous patio and mostly laid to lawn. A range of well stocked borders with mature shrubs and plants such as rhododendrons and azaleas add an impressive splash of colour. To the rear of the garden is a small splattering of trees reminiscent of Tewin Wood. At the front of the property is a garden with lawn area, mature trees, privacy hedging and a sweeping gated gravel driveway.