Three bedroom barn conversion in conservation area in Preston, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Grade II listed converted barn set in a conservation area surrounded by woods and rolling countryside in Preston, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire with excellent rail links to London (30 mins), Cambridge and the North
4 Ladygrove Cottages, Preston, nr Hitchin, Herts
Ladygrove Cottages are approached through a five bar gate and private driveway and form part of a group of Grade II listed farm buildings designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built in the early part of the 1900's. The buildings were professionally converted and renovated in 1992, creating five individual character homes in a private courtyard setting.
Number 4 Ladygrove Cottages provides a delightful arrangement of accommodation with many attractive features including high sloping beamed ceilings, leaded light windows and a log burning fire. The private and secluded gardens are an attractive feature of the property and have a westerly aspect.
The cottage is in a conservation area, about half a mile from Preston village green and is surrounded by woods and rolling countryside. The picturesque village of Preston, winner of the “Best Kept Village In Hertfordshire”, with it’s award winning real ale pub, beautiful cricket green, school and church, is approximately three miles to the south of the market town of Hitchin.
The A1M and M1 motorways are easily accessible, as are mainline stations to London (30 mins), Cambridge and the North. Princess Helena College, a private girls school, is close by and the highly regarded girls and boys schools in Hitchin are within easy reach.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and stunning property, designed by one of England’s foremost architects, located in a highly desirable location, yet within easy reach of London.
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL - 15’3” (4.65m) x 6’9” (2.06m) plus 4’2” (1.27m) x 3’1” ( 0.94m )
L shaped reception hall. Front door with stained glass panels. York flagstone floor. Stairs to first floor with storage cupboards beneath, electric boiler for under floor central heating to the ground and radiators to the first floor. Half height panelled walls. Double glazed window to front. Telephone point.
SITTING ROOM / SNUG - 15’ 6” x 9’ (4.72m x 2.74m)
Brick fireplace with built in wood burning stove. Double-glazed leaded lights and French doors to terrace and garden. Georgian style window to front. Ceramic floor tiling. Arch and steps to :-
KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM 12’ 2” x 10’ 9” (3.7m x 3.28m )
High, sloping, beamed ceiling with eves lighting. The kitchen is fitted with solid oak units and wood trimmed work surfaces. Wall mounted plate rack, concealed work surface lighting. Built in Bosch double oven and grill. Ceramic hob set into work surface. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Single bowl, single drainer sink unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Double-glazed leaded light window and door to garden. Ample space for table and chairs.
LIVING ROOM 12’ 1” x 10’ 10” (3.68m x 3.3m)
High, sloping, beamed ceiling. Leaded light double glazed windows. Ceramic tiled floor.
BEDROOM THREE
Double glazed, leaded light windows to front, Ceramic tiled floor.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Impressive bathroom of generous proportions. Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment plus additional 'Rain' shower fully tiled throughout. Hand basin on chrome stand. Low level wc and bidet. Ceramic tiled floor and walls. Extractor fan.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
High sloping ceilings with exposed beams. Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and emersion heater. Slatted shelf.
BEDROOM TWO
'Velux' style double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. High beamed ceiling. High level window. Half height panelled walls.
EN SUITE BATHROOM
Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Hand basin with cupboard beneath. Low level wc. Half height panelled walls. Ceramic tiled floor and walls. Extractor fan.
MASTER BEDROOM 16’4” X 14’9” (4.98m x 4.5m)
Impressive room with high sloping beamed ceiling. Radiator. 'Velux' style double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Access to partly boarded loft. Two built in wardrobes.
EN SUITE
Low level wc and bidet. Hand basin on free standing unit. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor and walls.
OUTSIDE
GARDEN 55’ X 27’ ( 16.76m x 8.23m)
The private and secluded garden is a particular feature of the property. The cottage is approached by a cobbled path leading to the front door. Timber garden store. Double gates lead to a lawned area surrounded by high hedges and established flower and shrub borders. The garden has a westerly aspect with private and secluded york stone paved terrace.
PARKING
The cottage has two allocated private parking spaces with additional spaces for visitors.
