House For Sale £1,950,000
Watermill House is a beautifully presented, unique and substantial family home arranged over three floors in secluded gardens that approach ¾ of an acre in the heart of the highly regarded village of Thundridge with easy access to the market town of Ware.
Description A beautifully presented, unique and substantial family home in secluded gardens that approach ¾ of an acre in the heart of this highly regarded village.
Offering generous accommodation set out over three floors with a wonderful master bedroom suite, three further double bedrooms, one en suite and two further bath/shower rooms, a truly stunning kitchen/dining/family room fitted and finished to an impressive standard, a games room and a fantastic living room with high vaulted ceiling that opens onto the gardens.
In addition, there is a large detached one bedroom annex together with, for those who work from home, a detached home office within the grounds. A large integral double garage and extensive driveway provide ample parking for many vehicles.
Step inside One enters into a bright, spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with full height windows to the rear looking down the garden. Steps lead down to the to games/cinema room and subsequently into the integral garage. Off the hallway is also a cloakroom and a door opens into the large kitchen/dining/family room. Undoubtably the hub and the heartbeat of this fantastic family home. A central island/breakfast bar is well positioned with a sunken glass Miele induction hob, an extensive range of contemporary kitchen units all topped with bright white quartz worktops provide the perfect environment for the keen cook and for all the family to be together. The layout of the kitchen has been designed and well thought-out with a host of integrated appliances, all Miele including floor to ceiling fridge and freezer, multiple ovens and microwave. Off the kitchen, at the rear of the house one finds the impressive living room. A welcoming room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace with wood burning stove and full height windows looking down the gardens. Double French doors open out onto the terrace.
Upstairs, on the first floor, one finds a wonderful, double aspect, principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite. There is also a study and a guest double bedroom with en suite on this floor. Moving up to the top floor there are two large double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. This floor is perfect for those with teenagers as the rooms are large and offer them plenty of space.
Step outside Automatic gates open at the front off Ermine Street into a large gravel driveway that provides extensive parking for many vehicles and leads to the integral double garage. Watermill House is positioned centrally on its plot with a good size front garden that has been attractively landscaped with raised brick flower beds that are well stocked, full of flowers, shrubs and trees that provide colour throughout the year. There is a lawn and large patio where one can enjoy the outlook over the river.
To the rear of the house there is a large paved terrace interspersed with well stocked flower beds, shrubs and trees. The gardens extend along the edge of the river with lawns and mature trees providing a lovely backdrop to the house. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit and enjoy the gardens, an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.
Detached annexe:
A large detached annexe offers self contained and good size living accommodation with a double bedroom, a kitchen and living room together with a shower room. This is ideal for those who need additional space for a family member or may wish to let it out for additional income.
Home office:
There is also a substantial detached home office for those who work from home.
General information:
Local Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council: Central Heating: Gas fired central heating. Mains drainage, water and electricity.
Location Thundridge is one of the area's most sought after villages and is set just a couple of miles to the north of Ware. The village enjoys a thriving community in conjunction with the neighbouring village of Wadesmill. There are several pubs/restaurants, Hanbury Manor Hotel, golf and country club, a popular village primary school, a village hall and St Mary's church.
The nearby town of Ware, located under 2 miles away, is a bustling market and riverside town. Ware is set just off the A10 (Cambridge Road), with the popular town of Hertford just 3 miles up the road. The town is one of the area's 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 commute or just like to have regular day trips to London you are just 20 miles away by car and with Ware station one is into Londons Liverpool Street in about 45 minutes.
Ware has a bustling high street and a social 'café' culture. There is a varied combination of national and local independent stores, restaurants and bars. Of course, there are also all the other amenities anyone could need in the town including a library, doctors, dentists and superstores. There are multiple parks and playing fields, Wodson Park sports and leisure centre, walks and stunning locations to sit by or be on the river Lea which runs through the town and surrounding countryside.
Description A beautifully presented, unique and substantial family home in secluded gardens that approach ¾ of an acre in the heart of this highly regarded village.
Offering generous accommodation set out over three floors with a wonderful master bedroom suite, three further double bedrooms, one en suite and two further bath/shower rooms, a truly stunning kitchen/dining/family room fitted and finished to an impressive standard, a games room and a fantastic living room with high vaulted ceiling that opens onto the gardens.
In addition, there is a large detached one bedroom annex together with, for those who work from home, a detached home office within the grounds. A large integral double garage and extensive driveway provide ample parking for many vehicles.
Step inside One enters into a bright, spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with full height windows to the rear looking down the garden. Steps lead down to the to games/cinema room and subsequently into the integral garage. Off the hallway is also a cloakroom and a door opens into the large kitchen/dining/family room. Undoubtably the hub and the heartbeat of this fantastic family home. A central island/breakfast bar is well positioned with a sunken glass Miele induction hob, an extensive range of contemporary kitchen units all topped with bright white quartz worktops provide the perfect environment for the keen cook and for all the family to be together. The layout of the kitchen has been designed and well thought-out with a host of integrated appliances, all Miele including floor to ceiling fridge and freezer, multiple ovens and microwave. Off the kitchen, at the rear of the house one finds the impressive living room. A welcoming room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace with wood burning stove and full height windows looking down the gardens. Double French doors open out onto the terrace.
Upstairs, on the first floor, one finds a wonderful, double aspect, principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite. There is also a study and a guest double bedroom with en suite on this floor. Moving up to the top floor there are two large double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. This floor is perfect for those with teenagers as the rooms are large and offer them plenty of space.
Step outside Automatic gates open at the front off Ermine Street into a large gravel driveway that provides extensive parking for many vehicles and leads to the integral double garage. Watermill House is positioned centrally on its plot with a good size front garden that has been attractively landscaped with raised brick flower beds that are well stocked, full of flowers, shrubs and trees that provide colour throughout the year. There is a lawn and large patio where one can enjoy the outlook over the river.
To the rear of the house there is a large paved terrace interspersed with well stocked flower beds, shrubs and trees. The gardens extend along the edge of the river with lawns and mature trees providing a lovely backdrop to the house. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit and enjoy the gardens, an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.
Detached annexe:
A large detached annexe offers self contained and good size living accommodation with a double bedroom, a kitchen and living room together with a shower room. This is ideal for those who need additional space for a family member or may wish to let it out for additional income.
Home office:
There is also a substantial detached home office for those who work from home.
General information:
Local Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council: Central Heating: Gas fired central heating. Mains drainage, water and electricity.
Location Thundridge is one of the area's most sought after villages and is set just a couple of miles to the north of Ware. The village enjoys a thriving community in conjunction with the neighbouring village of Wadesmill. There are several pubs/restaurants, Hanbury Manor Hotel, golf and country club, a popular village primary school, a village hall and St Mary's church.
The nearby town of Ware, located under 2 miles away, is a bustling market and riverside town. Ware is set just off the A10 (Cambridge Road), with the popular town of Hertford just 3 miles up the road. The town is one of the area's 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 commute or just like to have regular day trips to London you are just 20 miles away by car and with Ware station one is into Londons Liverpool Street in about 45 minutes.
Ware has a bustling high street and a social 'café' culture. There is a varied combination of national and local independent stores, restaurants and bars. Of course, there are also all the other amenities anyone could need in the town including a library, doctors, dentists and superstores. There are multiple parks and playing fields, Wodson Park sports and leisure centre, walks and stunning locations to sit by or be on the river Lea which runs through the town and surrounding countryside.
