Nestled in a tucked-away location within the desirable village of Aston, this truly enchanting Grade II listed 4 bedroom detached residence enjoys an excellent degree of privacy with no passing traffic. Boasting a wealth of period features that include open fireplaces, exposed wall and ceiling timbers and latch doors, this charming and highly individual home exudes character and totals 1978 square feet of accommodation. With origins dating back to 17th Century, and 19th Century thatched addition, the tastefully presented accommodation is approached via a timber front door and comprises: central entrance hall, spacious dining room with dual aspect and large inglenook fireplace, stunning lounge that was once the village meeting room - with vaulted ceiling with gallery above, beautiful brick fireplace and double aspect, kitchen breakfast room and cloakroom. A staircase from the entrance hall leads up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and dressing room, and a family bathroom. A further staircase from the landing leads up to the second floor where there are two more characterful bedrooms (restricted head height to the entrance of one of these). The overall plot measures 0.3 of an acrea and the generous, sunny rear garden has a patio, large lawns, hedged boundaries, and mature trees. There is pretty cottage planting, a Summer house and a shaped nature pond. A step up leads to a separate patio area that accommodates a swimming pool (this area could easily be gated off). To the front of the house the gated driveway provides parking for several cars and leads to a detached triple garage. In addition there is a pretty detached brick-built outbuilding (the old village bakehouse), and a detached store. Please note that access to the driveway from Benington Road is narrow, allowing for cars but not larger vehicles. EER Exempt Listing Entry Number 1295484 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', Ofsted outstanding 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. The following distances are approximate and should be seen as a guide only: Stansted airport 26 miles - London Heathrow Airport 42 miles - Luton Airport 19 miles - Welwyn Gdn City 9.5 miles - Hertford 8.9 Miles - St Albans 17 miles - M25 (London Colney) 24 miles - A1(M) Junction 6 - 8 miles - Knebworth 2.5 miles - with Kings Cross rail link 30/35 mins