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Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this stylish and spacious five bedroom, three bathroom, executive family home, in the highly desirable Wilshere Park area of Welwyn. This elegant home, luxuriously appointed and generously sized, is in immaculate decorative order throughout, has all the space any modern family might need and is blessed with a perfect layout to enhance your lifestyle now and in the future.

Accommodation:
The attractive double width front door, with glazed panels on either side, welcomes you into a light, bright hallway, nicely lit by a window to the side and benefiting from an appealing and flexible layout. From the hallway, doors lead into the office/study and a well placed guest cloakroom. Modern, stylish, glazed double doors open onto the large kitchen/dining room and the pretty living room.

The office/study is a good size, nearly thirteen feet in length, and nicely lit by a window to the side. Easily large enough to house multiple workstations, this room would comfortably enable a comprehensive work from home facility and has good privacy whilst retaining a nice connection to the rest of the house.

The living room is a great size and shape, stretching to nearly eighteen feet in length and enjoys a stunning quadruple window arrangement set into a front facing bay. Additional visual appeal and architectural interest in this fabulous room comes courtesy of the glazed double doors that are set diagonally into the corner.

A stunning four-bedroom, fully remodelled, detached residence, dating back to circa 1880 and constructed from a combination of timber and brick. The home occupies a delightful semi-rural position with open countryside views to both the front and rear. The extended and renovated accommodation offers a high specification throughout and is arranged over two floors.

Enter via the initial entrance porch into the dual-aspect dining/family room with exposed timbers and a beautiful feature fireplace. An inner hallway leads to the impressive triple-aspect living room with French doors to the garden, and an exposed brick fireplace with incorporated cast iron log burning stove. The kitchen consists of a range of base and eye level units with integrated appliances, marble worktops, tiled floors and door to the garden. The kitchen is served by a separate utility and downstairs shower room. There are a two additional reception rooms, currently serving as a boot room and a dual aspect snug.

To the first-floor landing, comprising of a large principal bedroom with luxurious en-suite and fitted wardrobes. Additionally, there are three further bedrooms, two of which also featuring their own bespoke fitted wardrobe and en-suite bathrooms.

Externally the front of the property enjoys gated access to the gravel driveway leading to the detached double garage with studio/office and an attractive lawned front garden with feature flower beds and a patio pathway. The fully enclosed rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is predominantly laid-to-lawn with a large wrap-around patio area, a range of mature shrubs and feature flower beds, brick built raised bed and external lighting.

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to market this stunning example of a completely modernised three-bedroom family home in the highly coveted Welwyn Hall Gardens.

The property is approached by an attractive frontage with a driveway for off street parking. Upon entering you are welcomed into a generously spacious and airy entrance hall with downstairs W/C to the left. The ground floor has a clever flow to it that lends itself well to entertaining, or simply spending time with the family, given that the open plan kitchen and dining room at the rear of the property are linked to the living room via a set of double doors. The living room also has a feature electric fire built into the wall as well as a fantastic dual aspect, allowing for an abundance of natural light to beam into the property.

The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom accessed via the spacious landing. Two of the three bedrooms are generously proportioned double bedrooms, with the third being a single room. The master bedroom is complete with its own en-suite and built in floor to ceiling wardrobes.

The garden at the rear is accessed through the kitchen diner and has been turfed with artificial grass and enjoys sun virtually all day long.

Situated on the edge of Welwyn village, it is just a 5 minute walk to the High Street, which offers an excellent range of amenities, including doctors and dentist surgeries, Tesco Express and various restaurants. More extensive facilities are to be found in Welwyn Garden City which lies approximately 3 miles to the south. For those wishing to travel into London, Welwyn North station offers a fast and frequent service into Kings Cross, taking from just 20 minutes, whilst junction 6 of the of the A1(M) is within one mile.

A sympathetically and extensively restored family residence, dating back to 1485 (battle of Bosworth and start of the Tudors) and providing extensive and flexible accommodation of substantial proportions. The home has been thoughtfully displayed, combining a high specification with the numerous character features of the original house.

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Set at the head of a private tree-lined drive and courtyard the property benefits from being in this quiet semi-rural setting yet has the peace of mind of having nearby neighbours and in no way feels isolated.

Enter via the spacious entrance hallway where you are met by an abundance of natural light and period features. The hugely impressive front aspect living/drawing room comprises of various exposed timbers, a red brick inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and a secondary gas living flame effect wood burning stove. The west wing of the home also features a cloakroom/WC. An inner hallway leads through to the home’s office, dining room and family room. The family room is a charming and cosy space with large red brick arched fireplace, wood burning stove and exposed timbers. The kitchen consists of an extensive range of base/eye level units, granite worktops, slate flooring, kitchen island and various integrated appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen, through a set of French doors is the orangery, where one can sit and enjoy the lovely gardens. An oak staircase leads to the first-floor landing, with doors to both bedrooms five and six each with their own en-suite. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room, pantry, and secondary cloakroom/WC. The ground floor of the home features primarily underfloor heating.

Summary:
CHAIN FREE – Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this delightful four/five bedroom family home in the popular north west area of Welwyn. The stylish and extremely attractive house is set at the end of a wonderful sweeping, tree lined driveway and enjoys idyllic grounds of 1.6 acres, including a four car garage, an all weather tennis court, beautifully landscaped gardens featuring an array of specimen trees, and an appealing and eclectic mix of summer houses, covered dining areas and further outbuildings placed around the grounds. This generously proportioned and flexible property offers a wealth of options as to how best to use the substantial space available, with bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground and first floor providing a perfect situation for a family desiring multi generational living. Being set well back from the road, and surrounded by other properties also boasting substantial grounds, makes this a quiet, secluded and private countryside residence, and yet just a few minutes in the car puts you in the centre of the vibrant and bustling village of Welwyn.

Accommodation:
The pretty front door, part glazed with attractively designed glass panels, is flanked by two stylish shaped windows, and is set into the lovely verandah style frontage. The door opens onto a light, bright hallway which weaves its way through the house, giving access to each of the ground floor rooms, but also opens directly out onto the rear garden through a set of glazed double doors, an unusual yet useful and really attractive feature.

Doebridge Farm House – A Grade-II listed 3920sq ft property on 2+ acre plot, perfectly nestled on the fringes of the village of Sandon, Buntingford. This residence consists of a detached four-bedroom family home with much of the character retained and a large, detached barn, offering scope to convert into a second dwelling.

Enter via a spacious entrance hall, with plenty of space for boots and coats. The hallway leads to the impressive 31ft living room, which really feels like the hub of the home and showcases the plot that the property is positioned on with unobstructed views of the garden. The kitchen features an abundance of character, a range of base and eye level units, various freestanding appliances and is served by a utility room with cloakroom/WC and rear aspect boot room.

To the first-floor landing, via a central staircase and leading onto the four double bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, with the two larger of the bedrooms also benefitting from an en-suite.

Externally the front of the property enjoys gated access to the gravel driveway leading to the large barn and offering potential to be converted and made into a separate dwelling (STPP). The 2acre+ grounds are a real focal point of the home, with it being fully enclosed, enjoying a southerly aspect and is predominantly laid-to-lawn with mature trees, shrubs and a patio entertainment area to soak up the far-reaching views in those summer evenings.

Sandon is a charming village surrounded by unspoilt farmland and countryside located 5.9 (approx.) miles from Buntingford town centre and 5 miles (approx.) from the thriving market town of Royston which has a mainline station and excellent range of amenities. The village is also well placed for access to Baldock Railway Station & Ashwell and Morden Railway Station which provides consistent Great Northern and Thameslink services into London King’s Cross, in under 45 minutes and Cambridge in under 30 minutes.

Summary:
3600+ Square Foot – Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this generously proportioned five bedroom, four bathroom detached property in the desirable Oaklands area of Welwyn. Set in a quiet residential area, yet just a few minutes from local amenities and transport links, this house is in immaculate decorative order throughout and offers fabulous accommodation arranged over three floors, including a large self-contained two bedroom apartment which would provide an amazing facility for an extended family, or maybe generate valuable additional income as a long term or holiday let.

Accommodation:
The light oak front door, set under a pretty tiled porch, welcomes you into a spacious hallway, nicely lit by multiple windows over the stairwell. From here, doors lead into the living room, office, kitchen/dining room and conveniently placed guest cloakroom. The living room is a really lovely room of perfect proportions. A big room, being nearly twenty two feet long and flooded in natural light from the large window to the front and the glazed double doors to the rear, this room could easily serve as a combined living/ding room, if so desired. Clean lines and inset spotlights blend effortlessly with the exposed brick inglenook and traditional log burner, there is easy access directly out into the garden, making it a great place to relax as a family as well as a real asset for summer entertaining.

The quality on offer at this fantastic barn style home is evident from the moment you enter through the solid oak front door and into the bright and spacious entrance hallway. The ground floor has been dramatically enhanced by the current owner and offers spacious open-plan living and comprising of a number of reception rooms; the reception areas provide any incoming purchaser with various options for the configuration of the downstairs living environment, as the property can adapt and suit the individual. A noteworthy feature of the home is the stunning green oak extension which leads from the kitchen to the living room. This space flows easily from the kitchen; the current owner has utilised a glass wall and gables to create a seamless integration with the beautiful garden. The kitchen itself is fitted with country style units, integrated appliances and exposed timbers. The kitchen is served by a utility room that provides access to the garden. Bi-fold doors link through into the living room: a large space with spot lighting and T.V Point for a wall mounted television. Off the hallway there are two additional reception rooms, either of which could be used as a fourth bedroom. The fourth bedroom/reception room is served by the downstairs bathroom.

To the first-floor landing, where the hallway provides a number of useful storage cupboards. Bedroom one is located on the right of the landing and offers an extensive range of fitted wardrobes along with a modern en-suite shower room. There are two additional bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and various storage space. The remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom.

The house is approached via the developments well-maintained tarmac driveway. To the front of this property is a front garden lawned area, a paved driveway for several cars and a double garage. A side access gate leads through into the sunny rear garden which has been landscaped to offer a fantastic space to enjoy the setting sun.

A rarely available 4-double bedroom detached family home situated on the desirable south side of Hertford on the ever-popular Mandeville Road. The home provides flexible accommodation across two floors and is conveniently located a stone’s throw from Hertford Town Centre and Hertford North train line.

Enter via the covered entrance porch into the reception hall with cloakroom/WC, leading to the sizeable front aspect study. From the dining room, leads on to the extended living room consisting of various storage, and an abundance of light via the skylight and French doors. At the rear of the property is the kitchen, featuring a range of fitted units and appliances, kitchen island and bi-fold doors to the garden. The kitchen is served by a separate utility room and additionally the converted garage that can serve as an additional reception room or bedroom.

To the first-floor landing, where there are four double bedrooms, with the principle bedroom benefitting from an en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes. The first floor also features a 3-piece family bathroom and additional fitted storage in the second and third bedrooms.

The exterior of the property consists of a large driveway with scope to extend further and access to the integral garage/workshop. The large rear, well tendered, private garden is mostly laid to lawn and has been nicely landscaped with mature shrubs, large initial patio area and raised rear decking. The garden features superb unobstructed views of the Hertfordshire countryside.

The property is a short walking distance to both Hertford North/East lines, Hertford Town and Catchment for Abel Smith Primary (Ofsted Outstanding), Simon Balle Straight through School, Richard Hale boys secondary, Presdales girls secondary & Morgans Primary. Mandeville road also benefits from its own hourly bus service to Hertford Town Centre.

Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners take great pleasure in bringing to market this substantial double fronted family home in an idyllic setting surrounded by extensive, mature and secluded gardens. Benefiting from significant yet sympathetic expansion and improvement throughout the ground floor, as well as 5 bedrooms upstairs, this home provides the space to comfortably accommodate a growing or already established family.

Accommodation:
The light and spacious entrance hall, a lovely feature found throughout the property, welcomes you with a stylish staircase to the first floor, a conveniently placed downstairs cloakroom and doors leading to the living room and dining room. Beyond is an inner lobby leading to the large kitchen/breakfast room with doors to the dining room, utility room and huge garage.
The living room, over 22 feet in length and dual aspect, has a feature fireplace and double door access to the stunning garden. The separate dining room, another large and well proportioned room, is also dual aspect and features double doors opening onto the garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a terrific, practical, and again spacious room giving a wealth of opportunities to configure the house to suit your lifestyle. It has an abundance of storage, a range of integrated appliances and space for additional freestanding items. There is a useful central island, a breakfast bar, and still plenty of room to accommodate a large kitchen table or casual searing. Again this room maximises the wonderful view onto the garden with large windows and double doors to the rear. Of course this is backed up by the adjacent utility room which also has direct garden access.

The attractive staircase leads you to a bright upper hallway, from which you can enter the five bedrooms and family bathroom. The bathroom has a bath and shower. Three of the bedrooms come with fitted wardrobes and the large, well shaped master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this perfectly proportioned four bedroom, three bathroom family home in the ever popular Oaklands area of Welwyn. In immaculate decorative order inside and out, this property really ticks all the boxes for a modern family’s needs and is ready to move in and enjoy. The layout shows fantastic skill and thought in its design, ensuring every room enjoys optimum size and shape to best cater for life’s pleasures. This is a house that, once you have seen it, you will appreciate as bigger than you thought it would be.

Accommodation:
The entrance door opens onto a spacious hallway in the centre of the house, conveniently linking the study/office, family room, living room, kitchen/dining room and a usefully placed guest cloakroom. The hallway is light and bright, benefiting greatly from plenty of natural light through the glazed double doors that open onto both the living room and the kitchen/dining room. Two integrated storage cupboards make good use of every available space.

The study/office is currently performing excellently as a comprehensive work-from-home facility. It is nicely lit by a window to the side and is in a great location, providing the privacy required yet still within easy reach of the rest of the house.

Across the hallway the family room is a useful size, being over fifteen feet in length. Perfect as a hang out space for teenagers, a gym or TV/games room, this room also has a large window and offers useful internal access to the storage room at the front of the house, perfect for cycles etc, which can also be reached from the driveway.

Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this stylish and substantial four double bedroom two bathroom property in an idyllic countryside setting on the edge of Bull’s Green, Datchworth. Surrounded by the glorious Hertfordshire countryside, yet just a few minutes from a number of pretty and vibrant villages, this wonderful family home ticks all the boxes for modern family living.

Accommodation:
The pretty front door opens onto a light and bright hallway of good proportions, nicely lit by a skylight as well as another window in the stairwell. From here doors lead into the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and a well placed guest cloakroom.

The living room is large, being over twenty two feet in length, and is flooded with natural light through the full width bi-fold doors that open onto the rear patio and the window to the front. A super room for all seasons with an attractive wood burning stove at the centre.

The dining room is well shaped and sized, with plenty of room for a really large table if needed, and again enjoys the terrific countryside views out into the rear garden.

The family room is perfectly placed, connecting seamlessly with the kitchen through a wide opening, and performs superbly as a multi functional space for the present owners, combining lounge seating, TV and casual dining with a great connection and view out into the garden through the bi-fold doors to the rear. This is a fabulous family hang out room.