House For Sale £625,000
A beautiful semi detached period house meticulously extended and refurbished to provide generous living accommodation of great charm and character. Stunning living room, large kitchen/dining room, vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, three bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, lovely garden and outbuildings.
Description Ash Tree Cottage is a delightful semi-detached grade II listed period home, set in the heart of High Cross, Nr Ware. This wonderful 3-double bedroom cottage is beautifully presented, spacious and sympathetically blends original character features, such as oak timber beams, Elizabethan brickwork, vaulted ceilings and an incredibly rare style of inglenook fireplace. The house enjoys contemporary additions and fitments, including a stunning two-storey extension, which blends well with the original 17th Century building. The house has also been recently redecorated to a high standard.
Vendor insight Ash Tree Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented semi-detached grade II listed home.
"We fell in love with Ash Tree Cottage the minute we stepped through the front door" say the owners "everyone who visits feels relaxed here. The kitchen diner is perfect for entertaining friends and family. It's a very happy house - and one we enjoy all year round."
"During the summer we open the French windows and spend a lot of time in the garden. It's so tranquil and a great place to sit and watch the sun set. The living room is really cosy, we love it when the weather gets colder and we light the stove - Christmas is always magical here."
"We enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside, and though we've lived here a long time, we're still discovering new walks."
"Living here you really have the best of both worlds. You've got beautiful countryside on your doorstep but it's only a short drive into Ware, Hertford and other towns with lovely bars, restaurants and shops, and getting into London or Cambridge is easy."
"Ash Tree Cottage has been a wonderful home for us, and we know it will be the same for the next family moving in."
step inside Upon entry through the front door, the entrance hallway is lain with beautiful oak wood flooring and boasts two separate staircases to the first floors. A wealth of exposed beams, original brickwork and beautiful design gives a taste of what's offered by this charming Grade II cottage. From the hallway, the cloakroom has a rear aspect and is a very generous size with lots of storage, and space for your appliances.
The ground floor also comprises a stunning living room and a large beautifully designed kitchen/dining room, all of which are beautifully presented . Over the current period of ownership, this delightful family cottage has been masterfully restored to remain respectful and in keeping with the original 17th Century characteristics, including the installation of high-quality hand-made oak wood doors throughout, ironmongery forged by a traditional blacksmith, and original period bricks and roof tiles used wherever possible in the newly built extension.
The living room is a wonderfully roomy and comfortable space, boasting two wide windows to a front aspect and a separate door to the street. An incredibly large and unusual semi-arched inglenook fireplace stands to one side, with its own Stovax wood-burning stove and raised stone hearth, and it is truly a sight to behold. Perfect for entertaining guests or curling up with a book, the living room embodies 17th Century style and design with its sturdy oak beams and exposed brickwork, but it also lends the pleasantly bright atmosphere expected from a family living area.
On the other side of the entrance hallway, the kitchen/dining room is a lovely bright and airy space with a stable door between two large bay windows to a side aspect, and a smaller window and a set of French doors to the rear gardens. Designed beautifully with an abundance of solid oak- doored shaker storage units, granite work surfaces, a ceramic butler sink and genuine Delabole Cornish riven slate floor tiles, much thought has gone into making this an attractive Farmhouse-style cooking area, and it is perfect for family dining and also for entertaining guests. There are a variety of recently built-in Neff and Bosch appliances with space for an American-style fridge and numerous strategically-placed LED downlighters.
Upstairs, via the main staircase, Ash Tree Cottage continues to offer an abundance of character and charm. Access to this section of the first floor is completely separate from the rest and enjoys an almost wing-like feel, which is appealing for a master suite with a private bathroom. The master bedroom is particularly impressive with stunning oak wood flooring, integrated wardrobes, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and skylights, and a lovely large window, which overlooks the rear gardens. Across the landing, the bathroom is equally luxurious, fitted in a contemporary style with a fantastic shower cubicle with deluge shower, a separate enclosed bath, WC and hand basin, all with Brazilian slate surrounds, and featuring a heated towel rail and recessed storage shelves.
The second, original set of stairs leads to another landing, which benefits from many charming features, such as an exposed brick chimney breast, original oak beams and a delightful window storage seat that overlooks the rear of the cottage. From the landing, there is access to a luxurious Travertine-tiled shower room, which includes a WC, hand basin and a pretty window to the side aspect. At the front of the house is a good size double bedroom with a built-in dressing table and wardrobe unit, and a large window to the front.
A further staircase leads up to another delightful room, enjoying masses of space with a vaulted ceiling, beautiful exposed beams and a mezzanine-style storage area. With its built-in wardrobes, cupboards and windows to a dual aspect, this space is perfect as another bedroom, or, because of it's quiet atmosphere, for any further accommodation requirements, such as office or studio space.
Step outside Outside the front of the property, to the side, a secure gate featuring a hand painted enamel house name plate opens into an attractive access passageway where the front door is found. Bordered by fencing, a path extends alongside the cottage, giving access to a sunny, paved split-level patio, which is perfect for sitting and entertaining guests. There are steps up to a westerly-facing garden, enclosed with fencing on one side and brick walling on the other. The current owners have landscaped the lawn, installed a delightful pond with a high-quality filtration system and stainless steel waterfall feature, and recently planted over 60 different types of plants, which along with many already established shrubs provide year round colour. The path continues onwards, past the beautiful Ash tree, which the cottage is named after, towards a further patio/seating space.
Another fabulous addition to Ash Tree Cottage is a large garden shed and a separate outbuilding currently used as a music studio, which the current owners have completely insulated, soundproofed and connected to electricity. With some small changes, this unique building has lots of potential to become further office space if required.
Location Ash Tree Cottage is situated in the pretty East Hertfordshire village of High Cross. There are many local amenities, including two brilliant local Primary schools, both within easy reach of the house and outstanding secondary schools in the local area. There are many dog walks and bridleways within minutes of the cottage, and a couple of recommended pubs serving good food in the adjacent village of Wadesmill. Ware is a friendly town, which has very good links into London and Cambridge by road. Rail connections into London are excellent and found in nearby Ware (Liverpool Street), Hertford (Moorgate, Finsbury Park & Liverpool Street) and Broxbourne (Liverpool Street).
Viewings - covid-19 We are now able to conduct viewings of the property. We ask all those visiting to wear face masks and respect social distancing. We also ask that on the first visit young children do not view unless absolutely necessary. Please do give a call to make arrangements and discuss viewing. Of course, if you have had any symptoms of Covid 19 please do let us know and do not attend the viewing.
Description Ash Tree Cottage is a delightful semi-detached grade II listed period home, set in the heart of High Cross, Nr Ware. This wonderful 3-double bedroom cottage is beautifully presented, spacious and sympathetically blends original character features, such as oak timber beams, Elizabethan brickwork, vaulted ceilings and an incredibly rare style of inglenook fireplace. The house enjoys contemporary additions and fitments, including a stunning two-storey extension, which blends well with the original 17th Century building. The house has also been recently redecorated to a high standard.
Vendor insight Ash Tree Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented semi-detached grade II listed home.
"We fell in love with Ash Tree Cottage the minute we stepped through the front door" say the owners "everyone who visits feels relaxed here. The kitchen diner is perfect for entertaining friends and family. It's a very happy house - and one we enjoy all year round."
"During the summer we open the French windows and spend a lot of time in the garden. It's so tranquil and a great place to sit and watch the sun set. The living room is really cosy, we love it when the weather gets colder and we light the stove - Christmas is always magical here."
"We enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside, and though we've lived here a long time, we're still discovering new walks."
"Living here you really have the best of both worlds. You've got beautiful countryside on your doorstep but it's only a short drive into Ware, Hertford and other towns with lovely bars, restaurants and shops, and getting into London or Cambridge is easy."
"Ash Tree Cottage has been a wonderful home for us, and we know it will be the same for the next family moving in."
step inside Upon entry through the front door, the entrance hallway is lain with beautiful oak wood flooring and boasts two separate staircases to the first floors. A wealth of exposed beams, original brickwork and beautiful design gives a taste of what's offered by this charming Grade II cottage. From the hallway, the cloakroom has a rear aspect and is a very generous size with lots of storage, and space for your appliances.
The ground floor also comprises a stunning living room and a large beautifully designed kitchen/dining room, all of which are beautifully presented . Over the current period of ownership, this delightful family cottage has been masterfully restored to remain respectful and in keeping with the original 17th Century characteristics, including the installation of high-quality hand-made oak wood doors throughout, ironmongery forged by a traditional blacksmith, and original period bricks and roof tiles used wherever possible in the newly built extension.
The living room is a wonderfully roomy and comfortable space, boasting two wide windows to a front aspect and a separate door to the street. An incredibly large and unusual semi-arched inglenook fireplace stands to one side, with its own Stovax wood-burning stove and raised stone hearth, and it is truly a sight to behold. Perfect for entertaining guests or curling up with a book, the living room embodies 17th Century style and design with its sturdy oak beams and exposed brickwork, but it also lends the pleasantly bright atmosphere expected from a family living area.
On the other side of the entrance hallway, the kitchen/dining room is a lovely bright and airy space with a stable door between two large bay windows to a side aspect, and a smaller window and a set of French doors to the rear gardens. Designed beautifully with an abundance of solid oak- doored shaker storage units, granite work surfaces, a ceramic butler sink and genuine Delabole Cornish riven slate floor tiles, much thought has gone into making this an attractive Farmhouse-style cooking area, and it is perfect for family dining and also for entertaining guests. There are a variety of recently built-in Neff and Bosch appliances with space for an American-style fridge and numerous strategically-placed LED downlighters.
Upstairs, via the main staircase, Ash Tree Cottage continues to offer an abundance of character and charm. Access to this section of the first floor is completely separate from the rest and enjoys an almost wing-like feel, which is appealing for a master suite with a private bathroom. The master bedroom is particularly impressive with stunning oak wood flooring, integrated wardrobes, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and skylights, and a lovely large window, which overlooks the rear gardens. Across the landing, the bathroom is equally luxurious, fitted in a contemporary style with a fantastic shower cubicle with deluge shower, a separate enclosed bath, WC and hand basin, all with Brazilian slate surrounds, and featuring a heated towel rail and recessed storage shelves.
The second, original set of stairs leads to another landing, which benefits from many charming features, such as an exposed brick chimney breast, original oak beams and a delightful window storage seat that overlooks the rear of the cottage. From the landing, there is access to a luxurious Travertine-tiled shower room, which includes a WC, hand basin and a pretty window to the side aspect. At the front of the house is a good size double bedroom with a built-in dressing table and wardrobe unit, and a large window to the front.
A further staircase leads up to another delightful room, enjoying masses of space with a vaulted ceiling, beautiful exposed beams and a mezzanine-style storage area. With its built-in wardrobes, cupboards and windows to a dual aspect, this space is perfect as another bedroom, or, because of it's quiet atmosphere, for any further accommodation requirements, such as office or studio space.
Step outside Outside the front of the property, to the side, a secure gate featuring a hand painted enamel house name plate opens into an attractive access passageway where the front door is found. Bordered by fencing, a path extends alongside the cottage, giving access to a sunny, paved split-level patio, which is perfect for sitting and entertaining guests. There are steps up to a westerly-facing garden, enclosed with fencing on one side and brick walling on the other. The current owners have landscaped the lawn, installed a delightful pond with a high-quality filtration system and stainless steel waterfall feature, and recently planted over 60 different types of plants, which along with many already established shrubs provide year round colour. The path continues onwards, past the beautiful Ash tree, which the cottage is named after, towards a further patio/seating space.
Another fabulous addition to Ash Tree Cottage is a large garden shed and a separate outbuilding currently used as a music studio, which the current owners have completely insulated, soundproofed and connected to electricity. With some small changes, this unique building has lots of potential to become further office space if required.
Location Ash Tree Cottage is situated in the pretty East Hertfordshire village of High Cross. There are many local amenities, including two brilliant local Primary schools, both within easy reach of the house and outstanding secondary schools in the local area. There are many dog walks and bridleways within minutes of the cottage, and a couple of recommended pubs serving good food in the adjacent village of Wadesmill. Ware is a friendly town, which has very good links into London and Cambridge by road. Rail connections into London are excellent and found in nearby Ware (Liverpool Street), Hertford (Moorgate, Finsbury Park & Liverpool Street) and Broxbourne (Liverpool Street).
Viewings - covid-19 We are now able to conduct viewings of the property. We ask all those visiting to wear face masks and respect social distancing. We also ask that on the first visit young children do not view unless absolutely necessary. Please do give a call to make arrangements and discuss viewing. Of course, if you have had any symptoms of Covid 19 please do let us know and do not attend the viewing.
