House For Sale £2,750,000
"Silvermead" affords uninterrupted, panoramic views over the North Hertfordshire countryside whilst occupying attractive grounds approaching 1.5 acres combining formal gardens, a heated swimming pool and terracing with a pool house, hot tub and a sweeping gravelled drive leading to a double oak framed car port, double garage and a gym/home office.
Dating back to the 18th century "Silvermead" started life as a modest farm workers cottage on the edge of this highly regarded Hamlet, refurbished, extended and modernised today this country retreat provides the perfect family home combining a number of period features with a stylish, distinctive interior best suited to modern living. Highlights include a most impressive dining room of opulent proportions, a recently installed bar room providing a seamless link to the gardens and pool perfect for entertaining, whilst the vaulted master bedroom suite provides access to a first floor balcony complete with glazed balustrades, a truly wonderful vantage point to enjoy the views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.
Period features include, latched and braced panelled doors, exposed beams and timbers, a number of feature fireplaces including an impressive brick built inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and substantial oak Bessemer with the original features complemented by school style column radiators, oak planked flooring, natural stone tiling and traditional white sanityware featuring high flush wc’s and a double ended galleon bath with the practical benefits of double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating with a ground source heat pump serving the outdoor pool.
In full the accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, cloakroom/wc, reception hallway opening to the sitting room, "L" shaped bespoke integrated kitchen/breakfast room, wrap-around utility room, lounge, dining room, bar room, first floor landing leading to the master bedroom suite including built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, balcony, guest bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and second en-suite shower room, four-piece family bathroom and useful study/cot room. A flight of cabin steps provide access to the loft room providing additional storage/occasional living accommodation.
Location
The property is situated just outside the picturesque villages of Little Wymondley and Todds Green on the edge of Hitchin within Lower Titmore Green a small, rural Hamlet comprising just six properties. Local amenities include a church, mixed junior and infant school, pubs and restaurants with the renowned Farmhouse at Redcoates Restaurant and Hotel within short walking distance alongside the Hermit of Redcoates and the Rusty Gun Public House in St Ippolyts.
For a wider range of amenities, the property is just under 3 miles from the elegant market town of Hitchin which has a range of shops, regular street markets, independent cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Hitchin has a great community spirit with a variety of sports clubs including hockey, football and rugby, tennis, running and cycling. Hitchin railway station offers fast, regular trains to London Kings Cross. And Cambridge both taking around 30 (truncated)
The Accommodation Comprises
Period part-glazed front door with multi-pane side window opening to:
Entrance Vestibule (2.56m x 2m)
Stylish natural stone floor tiles, downlighters, exposed painted brickwork and timbers, alarm control panel, latched and braced doors to:
Downstairs Cloakroom/WC
Fitted with a traditional Lefroy Brooks white suite comprising a classic high flush wc with chrome flush pipe and chain, corner hand wash basin, school style column radiator, decorative wooden panelling to half-height, natural stone floor tiles, exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed window to the front elevation, second door opening to the kitchen/breakfast room.
Sitting Room (4.85m x 4.22m)
A most comfortable, beautifully presented room featuring an impressive brick-built Inglenook fireplace with display alcoves and recessed log store. Cast iron wood burning stove set to a brick hearth with substantial oak bessemer above complemented by wide oak planked flooring, two school style column radiators, downlighters, shelved recess and a feature triangular double glazed bay window to the front elevation. The sitting room opens into the reception hallway with a useful understairs storage cupboard, latched and braced door to the lounge with further door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.52m x 5.63m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke cream classic wooden painted base and eye level units and drawers finished with black handles complemented by black square edged granite work surfaces with matching upstands. Inset white ceramic Butler sink with a Quooker hot water tap and separate telescopic mixer tap. Housing for American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and a polished black Smeg electric range oven incorporating an induction hob set to cream tiled range recess with wooden bessemer and concealed extractor canopy above. Travertine natural stone tiled floor. Attractive central staircase rising to the first floor, exposed ceiling beams and timbers, downlighters, two part glazed latched stable doors opening to the wrap-around utility roo and second door to the downstairs cloakroom/wc. Two school style column radiators and double glazed window to the front elevation with wide double glazed french doors opening to the gardens. Ample space for breakfast table.
Utility/Boot Room (6.08m x 3.71m)
A practical "L" shaped utility/boot room finished with slate floor tiles benefiting from thermostatically controlled under-floor heating, recessed log store with further shelving over, downlighters, coat hanging space, two double glazed windows to the side elevation and a double glazed sliding door opening to the gardens. A comprehensive range of grey wooden painted base and eye level units finished with black granite work surfaces with matching upstands and an inset white ceramic sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, oil-fired boiler concealed behind the cabinets, exposed wall and ceiling beams and timbers.
Lounge (6.04m x 4.39m)
A fantastic room of excellent proportions featuring wide oak planked flooring, brick-built fireplace with recessed open grate and slate hearth. Media recess for wall mounted television with matching bookcase to one side, downlighters, white exposed ceiling timbers, two school style column radiators, braced and latched door opening to the Bar, double glazed french doors with side windows opening to the gardens and double doors to:
Dining Room (6.33m x 4.45m)
A triple aspect room of excellent proportions, ideal for entertaining, providing space for a generous family sized table. The focal point of the room is created by an attractive brick-built fireplace with a cast iron grate, brick tiled hearth and substantial oak bessemer flanked on either side by two double glazed windows to the side elevation with further double glazed windows to both the front and rear. Two school style column radiators and exposed ceiling timbers.
Bar (3.85m x 3.24m)
A visually impressive room creating a seamless link from the house to the gardens and pool featuring an oak and white marble bespoke bar unit with raised marble counter with concealed storage beneath complemented by colour changing concealed pelmet lighting, stylish grey natural stone floor tiles, painted exposed brickwork and a bank of stainless steel wine coolers with matching white marble counter top with distressed oak panelled wine storage and smoked glass mirrors. Double glazed french doors opening to the gardens.
First Floor Landing
Attractive oak tread staircase rising to the first floor with carpet runners finished with blacksmith stair rods leading to the first floor landing with a feature mezzanine with exposed floorboards. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves, double glazed window to the rear elevation, eaves storage cupboard, wooden cabin steps leading to the attic room, latched and braced doors to:
Master Bedroom Suite (4.49m x 3.6m)
A visually striking room featuring a full height vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers complemented by stylish oak flooring and two column style radiators. Door recess provides space for a bank of built-in wardrobes with a matching chest of drawers and dressing table with further matching wardrobes built to either side of the double bed recess, three school style column radiators and dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations. Downlighters, further loft access, braced and latched door to:
En-Suite Shower Room (2.64m x 2.5m)
Fitted with a traditional suite benefiting from thermostatically controlled under-floor heating and comprising a Thomas Crapper 814 cast iron cistern WC with chrome low level flush pipe and a venerable WC pan complemented by twin vanity wash stand with substantial marble counter top with matching upstands and oval wash basins with traditional chrome mixer taps. Double walk-in shower cubicle with ceiling suspended rain shower, decorative wooden panelling to half-height and natural stone effect floor tiles. Chrome towel radiator and double glazed doors opening to the balcony.
Balcony
A fantastic addition to the property is the first floor balcony with panoramic views over the grounds and the surrounding countryside, enclosed by glazed balustrades with engineered wooden decked flooring.
Bedroom Two (4.76m x 4.39m)
A further comfortable double room with measurements including the walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Featuring stylish wooden flooring, downlighters, school style column radiator with a dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations.
En-Suite Shower Room
Fitted with a traditional white suite comprising a low level wc, vanity hand wash basin with cupboards below with chrome mixer tap and a corner shower cubicle with fitted rain shower, traditional towel radiator, decorative wooden panelling to half-height, downlighters, slate floor tiles and double glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom Three (4.2m x 3.48m)
A further double room with measurements excluding a built-in arched double wardrobe. Radiator with Fretwork decorative cover and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Four (3.74m x 3.45m)
A further double room with measurements including a range of built-in wardrobes whilst excluding a further built-in cupboard/wardrobe, school style column radiator, exposed wall and ceiling beams, downlighters and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Family Bathroom (2.96m x 2.71m)
An opulent family bathroom of excellent proportions benefiting from thermostatically controlled under-floor heating and fitted with a traditional four-piece suite comprising a visually impressive polished pewter galleon freestanding double-end bath with wall mounted chrome mixer tap and traditional chrome towel rail. Combination of decorative wooden panelling to half-height with white tiled splashbacks, vanity hand wash basin with drawers below and a Lefroy Brooks classic high flush wc with chrome flush pipe and chain, double walk-in shower cubicle with fitted rain shower, slate floor tiles, downlighters and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Attic Room
Approached by wooden cabin steps from the first floor landing providing additional storage space or occasional additional living accommodation. Window to the front elevation.
Study/Cot Room (3.01m x 1.74m)
Currently used as a study providing an ideal home working space with stylish wooden flooring, radiator, downlighters and double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations.
Gardens
Silvermead sits at the head of a beautifully landscaped plot approaching 1.5 acres, approached via an electric remote controlled wooden five-bar gates with a gravelled sweeping driveway leading past the property to a substantial outbuilding comprising a double oak framed car port, double garage with twin electric doors and a gym/home office. The formal gardens extend to the rear and side of the property with grey block paved terracing extending to the perimeter with the garden beyond laid predominantly to lawn with deep well stocked flower and shrub borders with clipped boundary hedging affording panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Limestone steps lead past the hot tub to the swimming pool, surrounded by attractive limestone terracing, partly enclosed by attractive dwarf boundary walls and pillars interspersed with wooden trellis, clipped hedging and mature shrubbery. Matching limestone paved steps to the opposite side of the pool lead to the remainder of the (truncated)
Swimming Pool (11m x 5m)
Maximum depth of 8ft heated via an air-source heat pump situated behind the garaging.
Pool House (3.76m x 2m)
Finished with travertine floor tiles and skirtings, part-vaulted ceiling with downlighters and exposed timbers with door to:
Shower Room And WC
Fitted with a wall mounted hand wash basin and shower cubicle with fitted electric shower with tiled splashbacks.
Double Car Port (6.07m x 5.23m)
Open-fronted, oak framed double car port, providing covered parking for two vehicles.
Double Garage (6.76m x 5.22m)
Twin electric remote controlled up and over doors, power and light, eaves storage space and personal door to:
Gymnasium/Home Office (5.23m x 4.98m)
Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations and door to the front. Gym equipment possibly available by separate negotiation.
Tenure, Council Tax And EPC
The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The North Hertfordshire Council Tax Band is G.
The EPC Rating is to be advised.
Disclaimer
Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
Money laundering regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Fixtures & fittings: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
Dating back to the 18th century "Silvermead" started life as a modest farm workers cottage on the edge of this highly regarded Hamlet, refurbished, extended and modernised today this country retreat provides the perfect family home combining a number of period features with a stylish, distinctive interior best suited to modern living. Highlights include a most impressive dining room of opulent proportions, a recently installed bar room providing a seamless link to the gardens and pool perfect for entertaining, whilst the vaulted master bedroom suite provides access to a first floor balcony complete with glazed balustrades, a truly wonderful vantage point to enjoy the views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.
Period features include, latched and braced panelled doors, exposed beams and timbers, a number of feature fireplaces including an impressive brick built inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and substantial oak Bessemer with the original features complemented by school style column radiators, oak planked flooring, natural stone tiling and traditional white sanityware featuring high flush wc’s and a double ended galleon bath with the practical benefits of double glazing throughout and oil fired central heating with a ground source heat pump serving the outdoor pool.
In full the accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, cloakroom/wc, reception hallway opening to the sitting room, "L" shaped bespoke integrated kitchen/breakfast room, wrap-around utility room, lounge, dining room, bar room, first floor landing leading to the master bedroom suite including built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, balcony, guest bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and second en-suite shower room, four-piece family bathroom and useful study/cot room. A flight of cabin steps provide access to the loft room providing additional storage/occasional living accommodation.
Location
The property is situated just outside the picturesque villages of Little Wymondley and Todds Green on the edge of Hitchin within Lower Titmore Green a small, rural Hamlet comprising just six properties. Local amenities include a church, mixed junior and infant school, pubs and restaurants with the renowned Farmhouse at Redcoates Restaurant and Hotel within short walking distance alongside the Hermit of Redcoates and the Rusty Gun Public House in St Ippolyts.
For a wider range of amenities, the property is just under 3 miles from the elegant market town of Hitchin which has a range of shops, regular street markets, independent cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Hitchin has a great community spirit with a variety of sports clubs including hockey, football and rugby, tennis, running and cycling. Hitchin railway station offers fast, regular trains to London Kings Cross. And Cambridge both taking around 30 (truncated)
The Accommodation Comprises
Period part-glazed front door with multi-pane side window opening to:
Entrance Vestibule (2.56m x 2m)
Stylish natural stone floor tiles, downlighters, exposed painted brickwork and timbers, alarm control panel, latched and braced doors to:
Downstairs Cloakroom/WC
Fitted with a traditional Lefroy Brooks white suite comprising a classic high flush wc with chrome flush pipe and chain, corner hand wash basin, school style column radiator, decorative wooden panelling to half-height, natural stone floor tiles, exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed window to the front elevation, second door opening to the kitchen/breakfast room.
Sitting Room (4.85m x 4.22m)
A most comfortable, beautifully presented room featuring an impressive brick-built Inglenook fireplace with display alcoves and recessed log store. Cast iron wood burning stove set to a brick hearth with substantial oak bessemer above complemented by wide oak planked flooring, two school style column radiators, downlighters, shelved recess and a feature triangular double glazed bay window to the front elevation. The sitting room opens into the reception hallway with a useful understairs storage cupboard, latched and braced door to the lounge with further door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.52m x 5.63m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke cream classic wooden painted base and eye level units and drawers finished with black handles complemented by black square edged granite work surfaces with matching upstands. Inset white ceramic Butler sink with a Quooker hot water tap and separate telescopic mixer tap. Housing for American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and a polished black Smeg electric range oven incorporating an induction hob set to cream tiled range recess with wooden bessemer and concealed extractor canopy above. Travertine natural stone tiled floor. Attractive central staircase rising to the first floor, exposed ceiling beams and timbers, downlighters, two part glazed latched stable doors opening to the wrap-around utility roo and second door to the downstairs cloakroom/wc. Two school style column radiators and double glazed window to the front elevation with wide double glazed french doors opening to the gardens. Ample space for breakfast table.
Utility/Boot Room (6.08m x 3.71m)
A practical "L" shaped utility/boot room finished with slate floor tiles benefiting from thermostatically controlled under-floor heating, recessed log store with further shelving over, downlighters, coat hanging space, two double glazed windows to the side elevation and a double glazed sliding door opening to the gardens. A comprehensive range of grey wooden painted base and eye level units finished with black granite work surfaces with matching upstands and an inset white ceramic sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, oil-fired boiler concealed behind the cabinets, exposed wall and ceiling beams and timbers.
Lounge (6.04m x 4.39m)
A fantastic room of excellent proportions featuring wide oak planked flooring, brick-built fireplace with recessed open grate and slate hearth. Media recess for wall mounted television with matching bookcase to one side, downlighters, white exposed ceiling timbers, two school style column radiators, braced and latched door opening to the Bar, double glazed french doors with side windows opening to the gardens and double doors to:
Dining Room (6.33m x 4.45m)
A triple aspect room of excellent proportions, ideal for entertaining, providing space for a generous family sized table. The focal point of the room is created by an attractive brick-built fireplace with a cast iron grate, brick tiled hearth and substantial oak bessemer flanked on either side by two double glazed windows to the side elevation with further double glazed windows to both the front and rear. Two school style column radiators and exposed ceiling timbers.
Bar (3.85m x 3.24m)
A visually impressive room creating a seamless link from the house to the gardens and pool featuring an oak and white marble bespoke bar unit with raised marble counter with concealed storage beneath complemented by colour changing concealed pelmet lighting, stylish grey natural stone floor tiles, painted exposed brickwork and a bank of stainless steel wine coolers with matching white marble counter top with distressed oak panelled wine storage and smoked glass mirrors. Double glazed french doors opening to the gardens.
First Floor Landing
Attractive oak tread staircase rising to the first floor with carpet runners finished with blacksmith stair rods leading to the first floor landing with a feature mezzanine with exposed floorboards. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves, double glazed window to the rear elevation, eaves storage cupboard, wooden cabin steps leading to the attic room, latched and braced doors to:
Master Bedroom Suite (4.49m x 3.6m)
A visually striking room featuring a full height vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers complemented by stylish oak flooring and two column style radiators. Door recess provides space for a bank of built-in wardrobes with a matching chest of drawers and dressing table with further matching wardrobes built to either side of the double bed recess, three school style column radiators and dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations. Downlighters, further loft access, braced and latched door to:
En-Suite Shower Room (2.64m x 2.5m)
Fitted with a traditional suite benefiting from thermostatically controlled under-floor heating and comprising a Thomas Crapper 814 cast iron cistern WC with chrome low level flush pipe and a venerable WC pan complemented by twin vanity wash stand with substantial marble counter top with matching upstands and oval wash basins with traditional chrome mixer taps. Double walk-in shower cubicle with ceiling suspended rain shower, decorative wooden panelling to half-height and natural stone effect floor tiles. Chrome towel radiator and double glazed doors opening to the balcony.
Balcony
A fantastic addition to the property is the first floor balcony with panoramic views over the grounds and the surrounding countryside, enclosed by glazed balustrades with engineered wooden decked flooring.
Bedroom Two (4.76m x 4.39m)
A further comfortable double room with measurements including the walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Featuring stylish wooden flooring, downlighters, school style column radiator with a dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations.
En-Suite Shower Room
Fitted with a traditional white suite comprising a low level wc, vanity hand wash basin with cupboards below with chrome mixer tap and a corner shower cubicle with fitted rain shower, traditional towel radiator, decorative wooden panelling to half-height, downlighters, slate floor tiles and double glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom Three (4.2m x 3.48m)
A further double room with measurements excluding a built-in arched double wardrobe. Radiator with Fretwork decorative cover and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Four (3.74m x 3.45m)
A further double room with measurements including a range of built-in wardrobes whilst excluding a further built-in cupboard/wardrobe, school style column radiator, exposed wall and ceiling beams, downlighters and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Family Bathroom (2.96m x 2.71m)
An opulent family bathroom of excellent proportions benefiting from thermostatically controlled under-floor heating and fitted with a traditional four-piece suite comprising a visually impressive polished pewter galleon freestanding double-end bath with wall mounted chrome mixer tap and traditional chrome towel rail. Combination of decorative wooden panelling to half-height with white tiled splashbacks, vanity hand wash basin with drawers below and a Lefroy Brooks classic high flush wc with chrome flush pipe and chain, double walk-in shower cubicle with fitted rain shower, slate floor tiles, downlighters and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Attic Room
Approached by wooden cabin steps from the first floor landing providing additional storage space or occasional additional living accommodation. Window to the front elevation.
Study/Cot Room (3.01m x 1.74m)
Currently used as a study providing an ideal home working space with stylish wooden flooring, radiator, downlighters and double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations.
Gardens
Silvermead sits at the head of a beautifully landscaped plot approaching 1.5 acres, approached via an electric remote controlled wooden five-bar gates with a gravelled sweeping driveway leading past the property to a substantial outbuilding comprising a double oak framed car port, double garage with twin electric doors and a gym/home office. The formal gardens extend to the rear and side of the property with grey block paved terracing extending to the perimeter with the garden beyond laid predominantly to lawn with deep well stocked flower and shrub borders with clipped boundary hedging affording panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Limestone steps lead past the hot tub to the swimming pool, surrounded by attractive limestone terracing, partly enclosed by attractive dwarf boundary walls and pillars interspersed with wooden trellis, clipped hedging and mature shrubbery. Matching limestone paved steps to the opposite side of the pool lead to the remainder of the (truncated)
Swimming Pool (11m x 5m)
Maximum depth of 8ft heated via an air-source heat pump situated behind the garaging.
Pool House (3.76m x 2m)
Finished with travertine floor tiles and skirtings, part-vaulted ceiling with downlighters and exposed timbers with door to:
Shower Room And WC
Fitted with a wall mounted hand wash basin and shower cubicle with fitted electric shower with tiled splashbacks.
Double Car Port (6.07m x 5.23m)
Open-fronted, oak framed double car port, providing covered parking for two vehicles.
Double Garage (6.76m x 5.22m)
Twin electric remote controlled up and over doors, power and light, eaves storage space and personal door to:
Gymnasium/Home Office (5.23m x 4.98m)
Double glazed windows to the front and side elevations and door to the front. Gym equipment possibly available by separate negotiation.
Tenure, Council Tax And EPC
The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The North Hertfordshire Council Tax Band is G.
The EPC Rating is to be advised.
Disclaimer
Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
Money laundering regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Fixtures & fittings: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
