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CHAIN FREE – We hold the keys – A quaint 2-bedroom end-terrace home, set within a quiet cul-de-sac with 180-degree views over idyllic rolling Hertfordshire countryside and just a short walk into Codicote high street.

On the ground floor there is a good-sized living room with feature fireplace and front aspect double glazed window, leading onto the open-plan kitchen/diner with a range of base and eye level units, rear aspect double glazed window and rear door leading to the garden via the conservatory.

To the first-floor landing, there are two good-sized bedrooms, both front and rear aspect. The bedrooms are served by a good-sized family bathroom and loft access is situated on the landing.

The wrap-around garden is predominantly laid-to-patio with mature planters surrounding. Beyond the garden are the fantastic views of the Codicote countryside. The property also features a designated parking space.

The historic village of Codicote provides conveniences for daily needs and includes a butcher, chemist, post office, newsagent, general village store & a fine selection of friendly pubs and eateries. There is a well-regarded Church of England primary school, pretty church & a selection of Sports & Recreation clubs including: Codicote Tennis Club with 3G floodlit artificial grass courts, 2 football pitches, badminton club, local playgroups & historical society.

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to market this beautiful family home that has been tastefully updated by its current owner. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, a lounge/dining room with a feature fireplace and patio doors out to the rear garden. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property with a door to the rear garden.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a stylish re-fitted bathroom.
Externally, the property boasts a tiered, landscaped rear garden with two separate patio areas and a large driveway to the front, providing off road parking for multiple cars.
There is a garage adjoining the property and the rear portion has been partially converted and is used as work from home space/playroom with a door to the rear accessed via the garden.

The Brambles is a small private cul-de-sac located in the popular hamlet of Oaklands. The area itself offers local shops, a renowned primary school and access to fabulous open countryside. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found a short drive away in Welwyn Garden City. There are excellent rail links in the nearby villages of Knebworth & Digswell (Welwyn North) which are approximately 5 minutes by car, while the A1(M) junction 6 is also close by.

Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional three bedroom, two bathroom family home set within the ever popular Wilshere Park area of Welwyn. This property enjoys a fabulous and spacious living area and is presented in a decorative order throughout that can only be described as immaculate.

Accommodation:
The front door opens onto a bright and airy hallway with views right through the lounge/dining room to the garden beyond. From the hallway doors also lead to the stunning kitchen and the perfectly placed guest cloakroom.

The kitchen is a stylish triumph of function and form, maximising storage with a substantial array of wall and floor mounted cupboards whilst also comfortably incorporating every integrated appliance a family could possibly need. The room is flooded with light from the lovely bay window to the front, which allows both a great location and plenty of space for casual dining.

The lounge/dining room is absolutely glorious. This is a big room, being over twenty three feet in length and nearly eighteen feet wide. Its great size and shape give you myriad opportunities to configure and furnish it in the way that best suits your lifestyle and needs. It will easily swallow up large lounge furniture and still leave plenty of room for a large dining table. Enhancing all of this is the abundance of natural light that bathes the whole room, thanks to the wonderful bay window to the side and the full width windows to the rear, complete with glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden. This room will undoubtedly be the beating heart of the home and can flex and adapt with you as your needs evolve.

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Property

Burford was originally built during the 1960s on a large corner plot enjoying an open southerly aspect obtaining plenty of sunshine. The property lends itself to further addition (subject to the usual permissions) and the current layout can be adapted to create a large kitchen, by knocking through into the dining room. From a gated access there is a gravel drive leading to the main entrance and a detached double garage. A spacious entrance Hall has a cloakroom and door to a double aspect living room with an open fireplace, there is a separate dining room and modern fitted kitchen/ breakfast room with; double oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A separate utility room with fitted storage cupboards sink and plumbing for washing machine. From the kitchen is access to a ground floor extension comprising a triple aspect family room.
On the 1st floor is a galleried landing off which are 4 double bedrooms all with built in wardrobes, the original fifth bedroom has been converted to a shower and dressing room which lies adjacent to the master bedroom, and there is also a second bathroom off the landing.

Outside

The gardens are beautifully kept with large areas of neat lawn interspersed with Rhododendrons, Azalias and Camelias, they face predominantly South and obtain plenty of sun as the plot has only a small number of mature trees.
Backing onto the house is a large patio and the hedge plot is secluded by a mature mixed hedge.

A detached double garage is located at the end of driveway, it has a remote up and over door and storage area in roof void. There is security lighting over the garage and around the outside of the house.

SOLD VIA OUR DISCREET MARKETNG – Bryan Bishop and partners are proud to present this stunning 5-bedroom family home, set back from the road offers the new homeowners a light, spacious and very well-kept space to live in.

The sought after residential area of Mardley Heath and Oaklands lies just north east of Welwyn village & has access to beautiful countryside walks as well as having a primary school and a parade of shops within close proximity.

The approach to the property comprises of a spacious gravel driveway with parking for several cars as well as a big garage.

Enter through the front door and arrive in a spacious hallway. The ground floor has an well thought out flow, boasting spacious rooms that allow light to beam in through all the windows this beautiful home has throughout. Where the property has been extended, the lounge now boasts a dual aspect, at one end of the lounge is a bay window with seating cushions and the other lend transitions into a garden room/conservatory. The kitchen is the centre point of the ground floor, it includes an abundance of work surface space as well as a separate pantry, ideal for anyone who spends a lot of time cooking. On the other side of the work surface sits a lengthy dining table, with a lovely view of the well-kept garden.

Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to market this end of terrace extended family home. Situated within walking distance of local schooling and amenities and within close proximity of the town centre and mainline railway station lies this great family home. The generous and flexible accommodation has been extended and renovated by an award winning local architect. Comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, living room with fireplace and log burner, dining room with bi fold doors to the air conditioned conservatory, modern design German kitchen and study. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom with the master benefitting from vaulted ceiling, Juliet balcony, wet room style en suite and dressing room. Externally is a lawned frontage with garage and driveway along with a well maintained rear garden with deck, lawn, patio and access to green space. Benefits include boarded and insulated loft space, double glazing, Hudevad radiators and gas central heating with new boiler.

This property is situated within close proximity of Welwyn Garden City town centre which offers a wide range of amenities and shops including John Lewis, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer. Also in the town centre is a mainline railway station with fast and frequent services into London Kings Cross and Moorgate. Providing good transport links via road is the A1(M) which is within easy access. Local primary and secondary schooling is just a short distance from the property. Sports clubs, Gosling Sports Park and The Campus West for theatre, cinema and library are also situated within close proximity of the property.

An exceptionally appointed four double bedroomed detached family home that has been tastefully refurbished throughout, including a modern extension to the rear with dual aspect glass sliding doors that accentuate the idyllic views over the landscaped gardens and rolling Hertfordshire countryside beyond.

Enter the property via the central entrance hallway with stone flooring and be immediately greeted by the distant views through the kitchen at the end of the house, a spacious dual aspect living room with bay window, cast iron log burning stove and radiator offers a bright and comfortable space to relax in. On the opposite side is another spacious reception with front aspect window, cast iron log burning stove and radiator. Heading along the entrance hallway to the rear of the property is an open plan kitchen/dining/living room with full width rear aspect bi-fold doors overlooking the grounds and views. Coupled with a side aspect full height window and tall ceilings with roof windows. The kitchen benefits from an island with breakfast bar, fitted appliances, mood lighting and further side access onto the garden. The ground floor is also served by a utility and cloakroom. Each room has been tastefully decorated and finished in a unique style, combining character features with modern luxuries giving each room its own charm and personality.

To the first floor there are four spacious double bedrooms with super views over the scenic countryside. These rooms are served by a luxurious four piece family bathroom with roll top bath and walk in shower.

The exterior of the property consists of a spacious cottage garden, thoughtfully planted with a variety of species and splashes of colour. There is a large lawned area and patio, perfect for dining and entertaining. To the side garden is an established pond and the to the back of the garden is an attractive shed. The garden benefits from 180 degree views over greenbelt fields,

Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this delightful four bedroom, two bathroom detached family home. A spacious and well proportioned property that enjoys a countryside setting with a lovely open aspect overlooking farmland but still within easy reach of the bustling and ever popular village of Welwyn. There is planning permission in place for an extension and remodel. Full plans available on request and floorplans present on this listing. Catchment to Welwyn St Marys Primary School which has an Outstanding Ofted report.

Accommodation:
The light and airy entrance hall is at the centre of the house and has doors leading to all of the ground floor rooms, a traditional wood panelled staircase and the conveniently placed guest cloakroom. The dining room is a good size and shape and is wonderfully lit by full width and height windows to the front, featuring glazed double doors opening onto the patio. The living room has a super wood burning stove, and is again bathed in natural light from the large window to the front. The office/family room is a good size, extending to nearly nineteen feet in length, and is certainly big enough for a substantial work from home space as well as other seating. This room flows nicely in to the conservatory through glazed double doors which gives it plenty of flexibility to configure and furnish it the way that suits you and your family best. The conservatory is a lovely addition to the house and really usable all year round. It is fully glazed and opens onto a super courtyard patio to the side. Completing the ground floor is a good sized kitchen with a lovely picture window looking out onto the rear garden. The kitchen is well specified with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances and has abundant storage through wall and floor mounted cabinets, whilst still leaving plenty of space for a casual dining table.

Bryan Bishop are delighted to offer this detached family residence situated within an ever-popular cul-de-sac location of Osborne Gardens in the heart of Little Heath. This immaculate property offers spacious and versatile accommodation across two floors.

Enter via the entrance porch leading to the central entrance hallway with a central staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor offers three large reception rooms, including a double aspect living room with bay window, a large double-aspect family room and a formal dining room. The re-fitted kitchen features granite worktops, a range of base/eye level units and various integrated appliances. The kitchen is served by a separate, re-fitted utility room. The ground floor also features a cloakroom/WC.

To the first floor, offering a generous sized landing leading to the four double bedrooms, with three of the bedrooms having fitted wardrobes and two luxuriously re-fitted en-suite bathrooms to the two larger bedrooms. A beautifully finished and fully tiled family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the incredibly private rear garden caters for all outdoor dining and entertainment needs. The garden features an initial patio area, with the rear being predominantly laid to lawn with a range of mature shrubs, trees and a useful storage container. A side gate provides access to a pathway leading around to the front of the property, where there is a lawned front garden with numerous fruit trees and a block paved driveway providing off-street parking.

Osborne Gardens provides easy access to Potters Bar’s many amenities including the mainline rail station with fast links into London Kings Cross (approx. 20 minutes). Brookmans Park is a short drive away. Local schooling includes Lochinver House school, Stormont & Queenswood & in the state sector Little Heath Primary, Chancellors & Mount Grace. Junction 23 of the M25 & the A1(M) are approx. 2 miles away, providing excellent local transport links.

17th Century Detached Barn Conversion recently refurbished to an exacting, no expense spared standard throughout – offering 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 21 feet vaulted ceilings to the principle reception, air conditioning to both first floors, a detached self contained annexe, garage, underfloor heating, Gym, walled garden, gated driveway and a refurbished heated swimming pool.

The main barn comprises a new 1909 Kitchen with a range of based and eye level units, waterfall granite, two dishwashers, chef’s pantry, washing machine, Quooker boiling / cold filtered water tap and American fridge/freezer. The principle reception has 6.5m vaulted ceilings and a double sided open log burning fireplace refurbished and swept in November 2022. New gallery style dimmer controlled lighting and new coping/cabling for surround sound audio. The main staircase is refurbished in January 2023 and a new spiral staircase leads to a refurbished gym.

All new bathrooms and a re-modelled luxury master suite, with new walk in wardrobe and bathroom facilities. The property also benefits from a large ground floor bedroom with log burning stove and en-suite.

Technical Specifications and upgrades include;- New mega flow heating, new heaters and hot water system. New tiled flooring with underfloor heating to the kitchen, all bathrooms, master suite, top floor bedroom and hallway. All wooden floors have been refurbished. New electrical cabinets, systems and cabling throughout. All first floor bedrooms have air conditioning. New Banham app controlled security and camera(s) system with remote panic alarms (x2). New app controlled exterior lighting.

CHAIN FREE – WE HOLD THE KEYS – Occupying a generous corner plot on the outskirts of Welwyn Village is this outstanding grade II listed cottage well cared for by the present owners and ideal for those looking for a more convenient yet semi rural location.

The property dates from the 17th Century when it was originally 3 farm cottages, it was sympathetically extended around 20 years ago and now offers; 4 bedrooms (2 with en suite) additional bathroom, shower room, living room, sitting room, dining room, study, modern kitchen and detached double garage with office over. Some notable period features, including an inglenook fireplace to main living room and exposed original timber framing on ground and first floor. The kitchen is modern with a wide range of storage cupboards, gas cooking range, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer and plumbing for washing machine. Delightful double aspect dining room, large living room, separate sitting room and study and a ground floor bathroom which has recently been refitted. All of the ground floor rooms enjoy views over the garden which faces south and west.

The first floor has a master bedroom with en-suite shower, 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom, and a spacious guest room/bedroom 4 (approached via its own staircase from the ground floor) with en-suite shower. These rooms also enjoy views over the garden and have south or west facing windows.

Externally, is a detached double garage with remote control up and over door, parking for 3 cars on driveway. A staircase within the garage leads to a useful office/studio above. The gardens are delightful and beautifully kept, comprising a large lawn, several flower beds, ornamental fishpond, well stocked borders and beds with spring flowers, a wonderful old gnarled apple tree, established boundaries providing seclusion and several delightful seating areas. The plot is approaching one third of an acre.

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.