This beautifully refurbished and tastefully re fitted first floor apartment forms part of a magnificent Grade l listed Jacobean Manor that nestles in outstanding communal park like grounds of approximately 17 acres. 'The Darby' boasts high ceilings and beautiful leaded light character windows that allow breathtaking vistas across the lawns and countryside beyond. The well equipped accommodation arranged on one level comprises: L shaped entrance hall with entry phone system and bespoke lit book cabinet, contemporary style cloakroom, generous drawing room with feature fireplace(not in use), recently re fitted Crown kitchen with granite working surfaces and built in appliances, double bedroom with private lobby access, fitted wardrobes and a re fitted en-suite bathroom. A double garage en bloc is also provided together with ample casual parking. CHAIN FREE. EER: C Service charge: Annual charge of £5556. (This includes gas and water.) The beautifully tended gardens provide some partly walled shaded seating areas, 2 small lakes, a hard tennis court shared by all the residents, private paddock also owned by the residents, and a large communal conservatory situated to the rear of the main house which leads onto a sun terrace - an ideal area for entertaining large groups by prior arrangement. The village of Aston is known locally for its conviviality and, despite its modest size, offers a great many clubs, societies and interest groups as well as hosting a very successful annual school fete. The area is steeped in history with a beautiful church, pre-school for children 'from age two', infant/junior school, sports clubs including tennis, bowls, badminton, cricket, Pilate's studio, large community recreation ground and a couple of pretty country public houses. Close-by Knebworth village is easily accessible and provides a rail link with frequent service to London Kings Cross.