House For Sale £1,100,000
Oak Croft is a charming, spacious and well-presented four bedroom family house occupying a generous plot in the desirable hamlet of Chapmore End which is situated within a short drive of the neighbouring towns of Ware and Hertford. The property has been maintained and improved by the current vendor in recent years and also offers the potential to create a self-contained annexe via the detached studio at the rear of the property.
Step inside As one enters, the entrance hall is a generous reception room with stylish wood flooring, a feature decorative fireplace with hearth plus a glazed window to the side aspect complete with bespoke panelled shutter blinds, this rooms sets the standards for the rest of house. The formal living room is positioned at the front of the property, this is a delightful room with a lovely outlook on to the front garden and is further complimented by the decorative fireplace with accompanying surround and hearth. Moving into the kitchen which has been stylishly updated recently, this room comprises a comprehensive range of cream wall and base units complemented by laminate worktops and a ceramic 1.1/4 bowl sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap. There's also space for freestanding items such as a dishwasher and wine fridge. Other benefits include a feature exposed decorative brick fireplace with surround, tiled flooring, spotlights and patio doors opening out to the rear garden.
There is a lovely open-plan theme to this section of the house with the kitchen flowing through effortlessly to the formal dining room which is ideal for social gatherings with family and friends. The dining room offers tiled flooring, spotlights and two sets of patio doors opening out to the rear garden.
Moving upstairs, a turning staircase leads you up to the spacious first floor landing which is flooded with natural light thanks to the two large glazed sash windows to the side aspect of the property.
The lovely dual-aspect master bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property, this is a superbly spacious room with a range of built-in wardrobes, spotlights, a radiator and a lovely Juliette balcony with double doors providing a lovely view over the rear garden. Benefitting from its own stylishly re-fitted en-suite shower room which comprises of a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, low level push flush WC and an enclosed, fully-tiled, shower cubicle with a wall-mounted chrome shower.
The second bedroom is a generous size and being positioned at the front of the property providing a beautiful view of the rear garden plus adjacent fields. Completing the first floor of this home is the spacious and recently updated family bathroom which is fitted with a 3-piece white suite comprising of a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, low level flush WC and a freestanding Victorian-style roll-top bath with chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment all complemented by tiled flooring and partly-tiled walls, recessed lights and a chrome wall-mounted heated towel rail. There's also a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Going up to the second floor you are met with a small landing area which provides access to the third bedroom with fitted carpet, spotlights, a glazed window to the front aspect and a velux window. This is another double bedroom with space for freestanding wardrobes and furniture. The current owner has removed a partition wall where the fourth bedroom is situated, this is now configured as a study area with fitted carpet, glazed window to the rear aspect and a velux window. The partition wall could easily be reinstated if an enclosed fourth bedroom is required.
Step outside The front and rear gardens are a glorious feature of this superb home. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a mature range of plants, hedges, shrubs and tree borders along with a large gravel area providing off street parking for numerous vehicles. The rear garden is a very secluded space two separate sections both of which are mainly laid to lawn with a mature range of plant, hedge, shrub and tree borders. The main part of the rear garden features a delightful paved area and the side garden benefits from a greenhouse.
This individual home also has the advantage of a detached studio which currently comprises of four rooms utilised as a living/play room, gym and two large storage rooms - this could be adapted to create a self-contained annexe if so required (subject to obtaining the necessary consents).
Location Chapmore End is a hamlet in the rural parish of Bengeo, which is located approximately three miles north of Hertford. The village consists of a few houses and a pub, the Woodman, and is situated just off the B158.
Hertford is the nearest town to Chapmore End and is the county town of Hertfordshire, its believed to have been habited since around the 7th Century. Today, Hertford is a bustling market and riverside town with a population in excess of 25,000.
Hertford is a beautiful market and riverside town and in fact has 4 rivers; the Rib, Beane and Mimram join the River Lea in Hertford. Hertford is located off the A10 and also has the equally popular town or Ware just 3 miles up the road. The town is one of the areas most popular and you really do have the best of both worlds, surrounded by the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, but well connected to London. If you are a commuter or just like to have regular day trips to London you are just 20 miles away by car and with very easy access by Hertford East station to Liverpool street (approx. 49 mins) or Hertford North Finsbury Park/Kings Cross (approx. 35 mins).
Unlike many towns, Hertford has a bustling town centre with a social 'café' culture. One of the attributes that distinguishes Hertford from its larger neighbours is the number of independent traders and specialist shops in the town. A great number of eateries ranging from Thai, through to Indian, Japanese and Italian, to fish & chips and kebabs. Befitting a market town, every Saturday there is a charter market in the town centre and a farmers' market every second Saturday of the month.
With regards to education, this is one of the biggest draws to the area. To name a few you have the highly regarded Simon Balle school, Richard Hale secondary and sixth form college, Sele secondary school and then located within a few miles of Hertford and Ware you have private schools including Haileybury, St Edmunds College, Heath Mount and Duncombe schools.
Step inside As one enters, the entrance hall is a generous reception room with stylish wood flooring, a feature decorative fireplace with hearth plus a glazed window to the side aspect complete with bespoke panelled shutter blinds, this rooms sets the standards for the rest of house. The formal living room is positioned at the front of the property, this is a delightful room with a lovely outlook on to the front garden and is further complimented by the decorative fireplace with accompanying surround and hearth. Moving into the kitchen which has been stylishly updated recently, this room comprises a comprehensive range of cream wall and base units complemented by laminate worktops and a ceramic 1.1/4 bowl sink with drainer and chrome mixer tap. There's also space for freestanding items such as a dishwasher and wine fridge. Other benefits include a feature exposed decorative brick fireplace with surround, tiled flooring, spotlights and patio doors opening out to the rear garden.
There is a lovely open-plan theme to this section of the house with the kitchen flowing through effortlessly to the formal dining room which is ideal for social gatherings with family and friends. The dining room offers tiled flooring, spotlights and two sets of patio doors opening out to the rear garden.
Moving upstairs, a turning staircase leads you up to the spacious first floor landing which is flooded with natural light thanks to the two large glazed sash windows to the side aspect of the property.
The lovely dual-aspect master bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property, this is a superbly spacious room with a range of built-in wardrobes, spotlights, a radiator and a lovely Juliette balcony with double doors providing a lovely view over the rear garden. Benefitting from its own stylishly re-fitted en-suite shower room which comprises of a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, low level push flush WC and an enclosed, fully-tiled, shower cubicle with a wall-mounted chrome shower.
The second bedroom is a generous size and being positioned at the front of the property providing a beautiful view of the rear garden plus adjacent fields. Completing the first floor of this home is the spacious and recently updated family bathroom which is fitted with a 3-piece white suite comprising of a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, low level flush WC and a freestanding Victorian-style roll-top bath with chrome mixer tap and handheld shower attachment all complemented by tiled flooring and partly-tiled walls, recessed lights and a chrome wall-mounted heated towel rail. There's also a built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Going up to the second floor you are met with a small landing area which provides access to the third bedroom with fitted carpet, spotlights, a glazed window to the front aspect and a velux window. This is another double bedroom with space for freestanding wardrobes and furniture. The current owner has removed a partition wall where the fourth bedroom is situated, this is now configured as a study area with fitted carpet, glazed window to the rear aspect and a velux window. The partition wall could easily be reinstated if an enclosed fourth bedroom is required.
Step outside The front and rear gardens are a glorious feature of this superb home. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a mature range of plants, hedges, shrubs and tree borders along with a large gravel area providing off street parking for numerous vehicles. The rear garden is a very secluded space two separate sections both of which are mainly laid to lawn with a mature range of plant, hedge, shrub and tree borders. The main part of the rear garden features a delightful paved area and the side garden benefits from a greenhouse.
This individual home also has the advantage of a detached studio which currently comprises of four rooms utilised as a living/play room, gym and two large storage rooms - this could be adapted to create a self-contained annexe if so required (subject to obtaining the necessary consents).
Location Chapmore End is a hamlet in the rural parish of Bengeo, which is located approximately three miles north of Hertford. The village consists of a few houses and a pub, the Woodman, and is situated just off the B158.
Hertford is the nearest town to Chapmore End and is the county town of Hertfordshire, its believed to have been habited since around the 7th Century. Today, Hertford is a bustling market and riverside town with a population in excess of 25,000.
Hertford is a beautiful market and riverside town and in fact has 4 rivers; the Rib, Beane and Mimram join the River Lea in Hertford. Hertford is located off the A10 and also has the equally popular town or Ware just 3 miles up the road. The town is one of the areas most popular and you really do have the best of both worlds, surrounded by the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, but well connected to London. If you are a commuter or just like to have regular day trips to London you are just 20 miles away by car and with very easy access by Hertford East station to Liverpool street (approx. 49 mins) or Hertford North Finsbury Park/Kings Cross (approx. 35 mins).
Unlike many towns, Hertford has a bustling town centre with a social 'café' culture. One of the attributes that distinguishes Hertford from its larger neighbours is the number of independent traders and specialist shops in the town. A great number of eateries ranging from Thai, through to Indian, Japanese and Italian, to fish & chips and kebabs. Befitting a market town, every Saturday there is a charter market in the town centre and a farmers' market every second Saturday of the month.
With regards to education, this is one of the biggest draws to the area. To name a few you have the highly regarded Simon Balle school, Richard Hale secondary and sixth form college, Sele secondary school and then located within a few miles of Hertford and Ware you have private schools including Haileybury, St Edmunds College, Heath Mount and Duncombe schools.
