House For Sale £1,395,000
**1.2 acre private garden & access onto around 40 acres of parkland** the wormleybury estate sits on the southern edge of hertfordshire and provides a peaceful country refuge within easy reach of London. At the heart of this historic estate is the Grade 1 Listed manor house which was built in 1767 with interiors by robert adam. 'Orangery House' is a unique detached mews house, which was built in the georgian style and occupies a commanding central position, with fine southerly views over its own private gardens, which extend to around 1.2 acres and have direct access onto the 18th Century landscaped grounds, providing wonderful walks and fishing in the 5 acre lake. The spacious interiors are full of light and have well proportioned rooms including the stunning 49' orangery, 2 further reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 4 double bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, 3 of which are ensuite. This unique house enjoys a high level of privacy and security and is approached by passing under the clock tower into the cobbled courtyard. The private gardens extend to the south and west and incorporate a useful 3 room garden studio with kitchen, bed/sitting room and modern shower room.
The maintained grounds of approximately 40 acres which are for the sole use of the residents, slope southerly to a crescent shaped 5 acre lake with a backdrop of dense woodland. Walks around the lake are full of interest and fishing is excellent. The classical 18th Century gardens have been placed in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historical Interest by English Heritage. The area is rich in sports and recreational facilities with both The Hertfordshire Golf and Country Club (under 1 mile) and Brickendon Golf course closeby. Broxbourne mainline station is about 2 miles with fast links into London's Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale for underground connections onto the Victoria Line, Stratford and north to Stanstead. There is a selection of well regarded state and private schools in the area to include: Broxbourne Secondary, Queenswood Girls, Lochinver for boys, Haileybury College and Heath Mount Preparatory School. Broxbourne is situated alongside the A10 providing easy access to the M25 (J 25), Stanstead airport (via A120 or M11), A1M and M11.
The maintained grounds of approximately 40 acres which are for the sole use of the residents, slope southerly to a crescent shaped 5 acre lake with a backdrop of dense woodland. Walks around the lake are full of interest and fishing is excellent. The classical 18th Century gardens have been placed in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historical Interest by English Heritage. The area is rich in sports and recreational facilities with both The Hertfordshire Golf and Country Club (under 1 mile) and Brickendon Golf course closeby. Broxbourne mainline station is about 2 miles with fast links into London's Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale for underground connections onto the Victoria Line, Stratford and north to Stanstead. There is a selection of well regarded state and private schools in the area to include: Broxbourne Secondary, Queenswood Girls, Lochinver for boys, Haileybury College and Heath Mount Preparatory School. Broxbourne is situated alongside the A10 providing easy access to the M25 (J 25), Stanstead airport (via A120 or M11), A1M and M11.
