7 bedroom detached house for sale

Norton Mill House represents a rare opportunity to purchase a unique and distinguished family house built in the early 1800's situated in a superb rural location on the banks of the river Ivel.

Letchworth garden city

Letchworth Garden City was conceived in the early 1900's by Ebenezer Howard as the world's first Garden City. It was designed to combine energetic town life with the beauty of the countryside. The town offers a variety of High Street stores, independent shops, restaurants and public houses together with a wide range of attractions including museums, art galleries, a three screen cinema, swimming pool and leisure facilities, parks and gardens.

Education

The area is well served by independent schools; St Francis' College, St Christopher School, Kingshott and Princess Helena College are all within easy reach.

Communications

Communications are excellent. The A1(M) junction 10 is about 2 miles distant and the M25 junction 23, about 25 miles. The mainline station is within walking distance and has fast and frequent trains serving London Kings Cross. Luton Airport is some 16 miles away and Stansted Airport approximately 30 miles.

The accommodation

This impressive property is arranged over three floors together with an extensive cellar. The versatile accommodation, which would be suitable for a variety of alternative uses, briefly comprises:

Ground floor

entrance porch

Front door to:
Reception hall 20'8 x 9' (6.30m x 2.74m)
Window to side. Timber panelled walls. Oak flooring. Radiator. Ceiling timbers. Impressive staircase to first floor.

Cloakroom

Window to front and to side. Suite comprising low level wc and wash hand basin. Tiled splash area. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor.
Drawing room 31'8 x 18'1 widening to 19'5 (9.65m x 5.51m wideni
Windows and casement doors overlooking the garden. Oak flooring. Five radiators. Ceiling timbers. Feature fireplace with decorative tiles and oak surround.
Dining room 17'5 x 13'4 (5.31m x 4.06m)
Casement doors to garden. Bay window to side overlooking the river. Three radiators. Four wall light points. Feature fireplace with marble surround. Glazed double doors to kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/breakfast room 20'5 x 11'3 (6.22m x 3.43m)
Window to front and to side. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Inset one and a half stainless steel sink and drainer. Inset hob. Plumbed for dishwasher. Two radiators. Space for table and chairs. Four wall light points. Half glazed door to:
Utility room 9'4 x 6'4 (2.84m x 1.93m)
Glazed door to front and to rear. Radiator. Tiled walls and floor. Plumbed for washing machine. Door to:

Cloakroom/wet room

Window to front. Suite comprising low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin and shower. Tiled walls and floor.

First floor

split level landing

Window to side. Oak flooring. Radiator. Airing cupboard. Staircase to second floor.

Cloakroom

Window to front. Suite comprising low level wc and wall mounted wash hand basin.
Kitchen two 15'6 x 13'8 (4.72m x 4.17m)
Previously used as a bedroom. Window to side and to rear. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for cooker and fridge. Breakfast bar. Radiator. Larder cupboard. Ceiling timbers.
Bedroom one 14'5 x 12'1 (4.39m x 3.68m)
Window to side and to rear. Radiator. Currently being used as dining room.

En-suite shower room

Window to front. Comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Tiled walls. Radiator.
Bedroom two 13'3 x 12'6 (4.04m x 3.81m)
Window to front and to side. Radiator. Marble fireplace. Door to:
Bedroom three 13'2 x 8'8 (4.01m x 2.64m)
Window to front. Radiator.

Bathroom

Window to side. Suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, twin grip panel bath and shower cubicle. Tiled walls and floor. Heated towel rail.

Second floor

landing

Bedroom four 18'4 x 14'8 (5.59m x 4.47m)
Window to side. Two radiators. Feature cast iron fireplace. Fitted wardrobes. Sloping ceilings.
Bedroom five 14'7 x 13'4 (4.45m x 4.06m)
Window to side. Radiator. Sloping ceilings.
Bedroom six 13'8 x 9'6 (4.17m x 2.90m)
Window to side. Radiator. Sloping ceilings.

Bathroom

Suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin and panel bath. Radiator. Tiled walls. Recessed downlights. Loft access.

Outside

cellar

Accessed from the exterior adjacent to the front door and comprising:

Lobby

Storage areas. Meters. Leading to:
Room one 18'1 x 14' (5.51m x 4.27m)
Oil fired central heating boiler. Storage space.
Room two 25'2 x 7' (7.67m x 2.13m)
Wine rack and shelving. Storage space.
Room three 12' x 9'9 (3.66m x 2.97m)
Shelving. Storage space.

Grounds

The house is approached down a long gravel driveway with a parking area to front. The impressive grounds comprise large expanses of lawn with a wide variety of established trees and shrubs providing a high degree of privacy together with a large paddock. A timber summerhouse provides a focal point. The river Ivel forms part of the northern boundary.

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Agents note

Please note the adjacent Norton Mill is also available for sale separately.

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