Key Features
- Country residence
- Hamlet location
- Delightful rural setting
- Amenities close by
- Approaching 4,000 sq ft
- 1.5 acres
- Swimming Pool
- Pool House
- Double garage
- Double car port
- Gym/Home office
- Beautifully presented throughout
- Sweeping driveway
- Balcony with stunning views
"Silvermead" affords uninterrupted, panoramic views over the North Hertfordshire countryside whilst occupying attractive grounds approaching 1.5 acres combining formal gardens, a heated swimming pool and terracing with a pool house, hot tub and a sweeping gravelled drive leading to a double oak framed car port, double garage and a gym/home office.
Dating back to the 18th century "Silvermead" started life as a modest farm workers cottage on the edge of this highly regarded Hamlet, refurbished, extended and modernised today this country retreat provides the perfect family home combining a number of period features with a stylish, distinctive interior best suited to modern living. Highlights include a most impressive dining room of opulent proportions, a recently installed bar room providing a seamless link to the gardens and pool perfect for entertaining, whilst the vaulted master bedroom suite provides access to a first floor balcony complete with glazed balustrades, a truly wonderful vantage point to enjoy the views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.
Period features include, latched and braced panelled doors, exposed beams and timbers, a number of feature fireplaces including an impressive brick built inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and substantial oak Bessemer with the original features complemented by school style column radiators, oak planked flooring, natural stone tiling and traditional white sanityware featuring high flush wc’s and a double ended galleon bath with the practical benefits of double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating with a ground source heat pump serving the outdoor pool.
In full the accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, cloakroom/wc, reception hallway opening to the sitting room, "L" shaped bespoke integrated kitchen/breakfast room, wrap-around utility room, lounge, dining room, bar room, first floor landing leading to the master bedroom suite including built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, balcony, guest bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and second en-suite shower room, four-piece family bathroom and useful study/cot room. A flight of cabin steps provide access to the loft room providing additional storage/occasional living accommodation.
