House For Sale £2,650,000
Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale ‘The Moat House’, a truly unique home with flexible accommodation in excess of 8000sq ft and located on a plot with stunning countryside views that approaches 2 acres. Featuring a swimming pool & tennis court & sold with no upward chain.
Property insight
Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale 'The Moat House' a truly unique home with flexible accommodation in excess of 8000sq ft and located on a plot with stunning countryside views that approaches 2 acres. Featuring a swimming pool and tennis court, rarely do such homes become available and this one is sold with the advantage of no upward chain.
This stunning home is superbly located, set within open countryside in the sought after village of Watton At Stone but also within easy reach of the nearby towns of Hertford and Ware and within easy reach of London by local train stations. You approach the property through secure electric gates with a gravelled driveway that lead to both the property and a triple detached garage, there is a vast amount off road parking space for a growing family or on a party occasion. When you see the property for the first time it is very deceptive on the sheer size of accommodation you are about to step in to and what is on offer behind the front door.
When you do step in you immediately be in awe of the staggering reception hall, the size of a small home in itself, which sets the scene for the whole property. The hall has an extremely impressive oak staircase that splits off to each side of the galleried landing with a glass roof lantern above, tiled flooring, feature lighting and internal oak doors leading off to the many reception rooms and bedroom space. This room sets the standard for the high quality of finishing you will find throughout this home.
The ground floor accommodation is of course extensive and it is also very versatile in its use dependent on your needs and desires. There are 8 rooms currently used as reception rooms, but could be more if you wished as there is also ground floor bedroom, bathroom and shower room space, which is ideal if you want secondary accommodation within the property itself. You could also open up the reception rooms to be large rooms if you wished, the options really are limitless. As examples of the use by the current owners, the reception rooms include a lounge, sitting room, cinema room, snooker/games room, study, gym and dining room. There is of course a large kitchen/breakfast room with central island, an ideal place to spend time as a family and for entertaining friends. The high specification kitchen includes all the appliances you could possibly need in the modern home. Completing the ground floor is a utility room, cloakroom, sauna and storage is in plenty.
Going to the first floor this home continues to impress. In addition to the 2 bedrooms you will currently find on the ground floor there are 8 additional bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom includes a balcony to take advantage of the picturesque, elevated, country views and has a large luxury en-suite, that is also available in a jack and jill format from another bedroom. There are a further two bathrooms and once again storage is in abundance. Also of note, you won't find a box room in this house, they are all generous double bedrooms to say the least.
If you aren't sold on the property already from the internal offering then you will be when you step outside. There are plenty of access points from the internal accommodation to the outside space, including on to the pool area and a large decking area. There are many individual areas to the outside space and these include the before mentioned heated swimming pool and hard tennis court with caged surround, there are large traditional lawned areas with flower and shrub planting as well as mature trees and fruit trees, an area for growing vegetables and also an enclosed area for if you wish to keep live stock. You are in a tranquil and completely private setting and there is still opportunity for further development such as out buildings if you desired, subject to planning where needed. The triple garage adds yet another option for further accommodation if car storage space is not essential to you. Whatever your needs this property will match them.
To fully appreciate this home you must pay a visit and Fine & Country will happily offer you a private viewing time. Allow at least an hour, there's an awful lot to explore!
Online viewing & 3D virtual reality 360° tour
To view our tour please click on the 'virtual tour' tab. Explore this property in full 360° reality. If you wish to view this home with one of our agents then simply call us and arrange a time where we can video link with you on the tour at the touch of a button, we can often do this with you instantly, so don't hesitate to contact us.
Location - watton-at-stone
'Watton-at-Stone' is a village in the English county of Hertfordshire, with its closest town being Hertford but also a short distance from Ware, Stevenage and Welwyn. The village is centred around the High Street and has a by-pass on its eastern side and railway station on its western boundary. Within the village you have two pubs, a Post Office, local shop and doctors surgery. The village has much to offer to everyone of all ages in terms of leisure activities, groups and quality of life.
If you are interested in education then within the village you have Watton-at-Stone primary and nursery school and for younger children there is a toddler group that meets weekly at the Community Hall. There are many secondary schools within a short commute but Watton-at-Stone is also the home of 'Heath Mount School', which is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13. This is a perfect place to bring up your children and ensure they have the very best opportunities.
In Watton-at-Stone you are surrounded by beautiful countryside but you are also in a perfect location if you commute to London by train, need to go to the north or south of the country by road or if you fly internationally then Stansted is approximately 40 minutes away by car. Watton-at-Stone railway station is part of the 'Hertford Loop' and the local service connects to all stations to Moorgate and Kings Cross in one direction, and to Stevenage (on the main East Coast line) in the other direction. Stevenage provides connections to a variety of destinations. Nearby Hertford East station can take you direct to London Liverpool Street if you prefer.
Viewings - covid-19
**viewings are still permitted during current 2021 lockdown restrictions**
As an agent we take the responsibility of the health of our clients and viewers extremely seriously. Therefore we have measures in place to conduct this in a safe and sensible manner. We will ask our home owners to be out or in the garden. We will ask for no contact on arrival, but we will greet you with our usual smile as we put on our face masks. We will provide you with a face mask also, along with protective gloves. We will keep a safe distance but be there to answer any questions you may have. If you have had any symptoms of the Coronavirus, we ask you to wait 14 days before joining us on a viewing. We look forward to meeting you!
Property insight
Fine & Country are delighted to offer for sale 'The Moat House' a truly unique home with flexible accommodation in excess of 8000sq ft and located on a plot with stunning countryside views that approaches 2 acres. Featuring a swimming pool and tennis court, rarely do such homes become available and this one is sold with the advantage of no upward chain.
This stunning home is superbly located, set within open countryside in the sought after village of Watton At Stone but also within easy reach of the nearby towns of Hertford and Ware and within easy reach of London by local train stations. You approach the property through secure electric gates with a gravelled driveway that lead to both the property and a triple detached garage, there is a vast amount off road parking space for a growing family or on a party occasion. When you see the property for the first time it is very deceptive on the sheer size of accommodation you are about to step in to and what is on offer behind the front door.
When you do step in you immediately be in awe of the staggering reception hall, the size of a small home in itself, which sets the scene for the whole property. The hall has an extremely impressive oak staircase that splits off to each side of the galleried landing with a glass roof lantern above, tiled flooring, feature lighting and internal oak doors leading off to the many reception rooms and bedroom space. This room sets the standard for the high quality of finishing you will find throughout this home.
The ground floor accommodation is of course extensive and it is also very versatile in its use dependent on your needs and desires. There are 8 rooms currently used as reception rooms, but could be more if you wished as there is also ground floor bedroom, bathroom and shower room space, which is ideal if you want secondary accommodation within the property itself. You could also open up the reception rooms to be large rooms if you wished, the options really are limitless. As examples of the use by the current owners, the reception rooms include a lounge, sitting room, cinema room, snooker/games room, study, gym and dining room. There is of course a large kitchen/breakfast room with central island, an ideal place to spend time as a family and for entertaining friends. The high specification kitchen includes all the appliances you could possibly need in the modern home. Completing the ground floor is a utility room, cloakroom, sauna and storage is in plenty.
Going to the first floor this home continues to impress. In addition to the 2 bedrooms you will currently find on the ground floor there are 8 additional bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom includes a balcony to take advantage of the picturesque, elevated, country views and has a large luxury en-suite, that is also available in a jack and jill format from another bedroom. There are a further two bathrooms and once again storage is in abundance. Also of note, you won't find a box room in this house, they are all generous double bedrooms to say the least.
If you aren't sold on the property already from the internal offering then you will be when you step outside. There are plenty of access points from the internal accommodation to the outside space, including on to the pool area and a large decking area. There are many individual areas to the outside space and these include the before mentioned heated swimming pool and hard tennis court with caged surround, there are large traditional lawned areas with flower and shrub planting as well as mature trees and fruit trees, an area for growing vegetables and also an enclosed area for if you wish to keep live stock. You are in a tranquil and completely private setting and there is still opportunity for further development such as out buildings if you desired, subject to planning where needed. The triple garage adds yet another option for further accommodation if car storage space is not essential to you. Whatever your needs this property will match them.
To fully appreciate this home you must pay a visit and Fine & Country will happily offer you a private viewing time. Allow at least an hour, there's an awful lot to explore!
Online viewing & 3D virtual reality 360° tour
To view our tour please click on the 'virtual tour' tab. Explore this property in full 360° reality. If you wish to view this home with one of our agents then simply call us and arrange a time where we can video link with you on the tour at the touch of a button, we can often do this with you instantly, so don't hesitate to contact us.
Location - watton-at-stone
'Watton-at-Stone' is a village in the English county of Hertfordshire, with its closest town being Hertford but also a short distance from Ware, Stevenage and Welwyn. The village is centred around the High Street and has a by-pass on its eastern side and railway station on its western boundary. Within the village you have two pubs, a Post Office, local shop and doctors surgery. The village has much to offer to everyone of all ages in terms of leisure activities, groups and quality of life.
If you are interested in education then within the village you have Watton-at-Stone primary and nursery school and for younger children there is a toddler group that meets weekly at the Community Hall. There are many secondary schools within a short commute but Watton-at-Stone is also the home of 'Heath Mount School', which is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13. This is a perfect place to bring up your children and ensure they have the very best opportunities.
In Watton-at-Stone you are surrounded by beautiful countryside but you are also in a perfect location if you commute to London by train, need to go to the north or south of the country by road or if you fly internationally then Stansted is approximately 40 minutes away by car. Watton-at-Stone railway station is part of the 'Hertford Loop' and the local service connects to all stations to Moorgate and Kings Cross in one direction, and to Stevenage (on the main East Coast line) in the other direction. Stevenage provides connections to a variety of destinations. Nearby Hertford East station can take you direct to London Liverpool Street if you prefer.
Viewings - covid-19
**viewings are still permitted during current 2021 lockdown restrictions**
As an agent we take the responsibility of the health of our clients and viewers extremely seriously. Therefore we have measures in place to conduct this in a safe and sensible manner. We will ask our home owners to be out or in the garden. We will ask for no contact on arrival, but we will greet you with our usual smile as we put on our face masks. We will provide you with a face mask also, along with protective gloves. We will keep a safe distance but be there to answer any questions you may have. If you have had any symptoms of the Coronavirus, we ask you to wait 14 days before joining us on a viewing. We look forward to meeting you!
