With some origins dating back to the 16th century, this beautiful Grade II Listed detached 4 bedroom meeting house sits on a stunning plot of approximately 0.27 Acres, in a leafy turning with very little passing traffic. Representing a rare opportunity to acquire such a carefully presented period home in this convenient area, The Old House boasts a wealth of character features including fireplaces, faded timbers, tiled flooring and an old/ original key that is permanently hung as a good luck charm. Lovingly refurbished by the current owner over two decades, the accommodation is beautifully presented to provide light and spacious living space. The recent addition of an orangery style breakfast area opening from the well-appointed kitchen makes for a beautifully bright daytime and socialising area. The tastefully decorated accommodation comprises entrance hall with attractive tiled floor, drawing room with fireplace with log burning stove, sitting room with inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, dining room, 29’6 kitchen breakfast room, utility room, and ground floor cloakroom. On the first floor there is a spacious landing leading to 4 double bedrooms, the main bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom with roll top bath and dual basins. Outside the pretty garden is mainly laid to lawn with sunny flagstone patio, gravel pathways and box hedging. There are attractive apple trees, and fish pond complete with Koi Carp. To the side of the house there is a gated gravel driveway providing parking for several cars and leading to the detached oak-built double garage with attached storage shed. EPC Exempt This property is offered for sale CHAIN FREE The desirable residential area of Oaklands is situated 1.5 miles north east of Welwyn village & enjoys some wonderful borders onto woodland & access to fine country walks. Schooling at both state and private levels are widely available in the area, including Sherrardswood School and Haileybury College. The neighbourhood has a junior/mixed infant school and a parade of shops that include a sub post office, general convenience store, flower shop & butcher. Nearby Knebworth and Welwyn are vibrant working villages that have a wide range of additional amenities including doctor’s surgeries. The following times and distances are approximate as a guide only: London Kings Cross (32 minutes by rail via Knebworth, 29 mins by rail via WGC) - Hertford (The county town) 6.8 miles - WGC 4 miles - St Albans 12 miles - M25 14 Miles - Luton airport just over 13 miles - Stansted airport (25 miles) - A1M Junction (6) less than a mile away - Heathrow airport (36 miles).