A picturesque, former gate keepers Lodge, now a Grade ll listed bungalow, set in the most sought-after village of Great Amwell, Ware. This two-bedroom detached home was built in the 19th Century, originally named Vicarage Lodge and offers plenty of character and charm, later extended to create a delightful bungalow. This elegant home has been beautifully designed and flows well, offers the character of a listed building with many original features, exposed beams, and thatched roof on the original part of the house. The kitchen offers lovely views over the gardens, living room and dining room plus master bedroom with ensuite. There is a generous second bedroom and family bathroom. The property offers 1206 sq. ft. of accommodation, set within approximately 0.21 acres of garden with garage, carport and plenty of parking and securely nestled behind electric gates and a chocolate box white picket fence. This is a fabulous home, situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside and just a short distance from local shops and schools. The property has gas central heating, exempt from EPC as a listed home and council tax band E.
Step inside
A beautiful light entrance hallway sympathetically connects the original thatched cottage to the new edition to this home. To the right you will find the dining room, with dual aspect windows and exposed beam, a lovely entertaining space. A cosy living room with feature brick fireplace and wood burning stove, beautiful, exposed beams and the original front door to the cottage, the perfect place to enjoy winter evenings with a glass of wine. The original part of this home has a delightful, thatched roof and offers plenty of character and charm.
Flowing seamlessly into the extended part of this home you will find a well-designed kitchen, with lots of natural light, door leading out to the beautiful gardens. A light hallway with views to the front garden leads you to the generous size second bedroom, which offers a sky light and low level windows to you can appreciate the view on the south facing garden in the morning. There is a family bathroom and a master bedroom at the far end of the hallway. The master bedroom has French doors leading out to the garden, sky light and low window to the front, built in wardrobes and ensuite shower room.
Step outside
The property is set within approximately 0.21 acres, beautifully set within a picturesque white picket fence and electric gates. This home is surrounded with well-maintained beautiful gardens, gravelled front driveway with carport and detached garage which is a generous size. The garden has been landscaped and carefully designed to create a private oasis for the owners to enjoy. The front gardens offer a lovely patio area with various tree and shrub borders and wood store. The south facing rear garden has a central lawn with patio, summer house with power and light.
(Location)
The village of Great Amwell offers fantastic countryside walks, local pubs on the doorstep and a fabulous school.
Just 1.3 miles to Ware and Ware station, you will find many local shops, restaurants, pubs, and schools. There is a very well-known garden centre, Van Hage, within a short walk of the property, they have a lovely tea room, a great place so while away the hours.
Surrounded by some of the most prestigious colleges such as St Edmunds, Bishops Stortford and Heath Mount.
Hanbury Manor Golf & Spa and East Herts Gold club are within a short drive.
Council tax band E and EPC exempt.