House For Sale £3,750,000
Cheynes House was built in the 1920s to an exceptionally high specification. With high ceilings, leaded light windows, fine oak doors and oak floorboards, believed to be of Japanese origin. There are some unusual period architectural features and decorative detailing, including secret cupboards and the heating system ‘hidden’ in the walls. The current owners have implemented some major improvements to the house including the complete restructuring of the kitchen/breakfast room, making a modern open plan area. Likewise, the ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom has also been thoroughly redesigned. The house was completely rewired in 2007 and has been redecorated, creating light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation. Of particular note is the panelled dining room, the elegant drawing room with views over the beautiful garden and grounds and the top floor billiard room and bar.
Cheynes House lies in a Conservation Area on the edge of the pretty Hertfordshire village of Cottered. The village is situated between the small towns of Baldock and Buntingford on the A507. There is an inn, pre-school, village hall, sports field and church. There is easy access to the A10 (3 miles) and the A1(M) (8 miles) and onwards to London and the North. From Stevenage (approx 7 miles) there is a fast and regular train service to London, Kings Cross.
There is an extensive range of outbuildings including the recently refurbished gym with a sauna and separate shower facility. To the north of the house is the stable block which has consent for conversion to provide secondary accommodation. Nearby is a large agricultural barn for storage.
Outside the mature, landscaped gardens provide a tranquil and private setting. Glazed doors from the drawing room lead onto a paved terrace with a pergola overlooking the principal lawn which is surrounded by tall hedges. Nearby is the heated swimming pool, whilst an archway leads through to the recently refurbished all-weather tennis court and pavilion. The gardens are studded with a selection of mature deciduous and evergreen trees and to the east is an ornamental garden with an attractive thatched summer house. There are two level paddocks to the west, ideal for the equestrian enthusiast.
Cheynes House lies in a Conservation Area on the edge of the pretty Hertfordshire village of Cottered. The village is situated between the small towns of Baldock and Buntingford on the A507. There is an inn, pre-school, village hall, sports field and church. There is easy access to the A10 (3 miles) and the A1(M) (8 miles) and onwards to London and the North. From Stevenage (approx 7 miles) there is a fast and regular train service to London, Kings Cross.
There is an extensive range of outbuildings including the recently refurbished gym with a sauna and separate shower facility. To the north of the house is the stable block which has consent for conversion to provide secondary accommodation. Nearby is a large agricultural barn for storage.
Outside the mature, landscaped gardens provide a tranquil and private setting. Glazed doors from the drawing room lead onto a paved terrace with a pergola overlooking the principal lawn which is surrounded by tall hedges. Nearby is the heated swimming pool, whilst an archway leads through to the recently refurbished all-weather tennis court and pavilion. The gardens are studded with a selection of mature deciduous and evergreen trees and to the east is an ornamental garden with an attractive thatched summer house. There are two level paddocks to the west, ideal for the equestrian enthusiast.
