Property history of Gammon Farm, Appleby Street, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN7 6QY, 6th Sep 2006

A Large Detached Farmhouse Believed To Date In Parts To The Mid 19Th Century, Occupying A Private Position On The Northern Fringes Of Cheshunt And Enjoying Fine Views Over The Valley To Thunderfield Grove And Beaumont Manor.The Property Stands In Around 3 Acres Of Gardens And Grounds With An Extensive Range Of Traditional And Modern Outbuildings Offering Considerable Potential For A Variety Of Alternative Uses Subject To Planning.For Equestrian Buyers, There Is Immediate Access Onto Gammon Lane Bridle Path And Further Adjoining Land Can Be Made Available By Separate Negotiation.'Gammon Farm' Offers Considerable Scope For Improvement And Modernisation And Maybe Suitable As A Speculative Investment For Possible Future Redevelopment.Appleby Street Is An Accessible Rural Setting, Providing Excellent Access To A Range Of Transport And Recreational Facilities.Cuffley Station (Moorgate) About 3 Miles, Broxbourne Station (Liverpool Street) About 5 Miles.A10 About 2 Miles.M25 (Junction 25) About 4 Miles.

The stable yard Laying to the east of the house and accessed via a pair of gates from the main entrance, the stable yard is flanked on two sides by a traditional range of outbuildings currently comprising: The coach house The subject of recent and incomplete improvement but retaining considerable character and offering the opportunity to create a delightful ancillary home to the main house. Alternatively the Coach House provides around 1400 sq ft of floor space over two floors which could be refurbished to create a superb 'at home' working environment. Substantial agricultural out bui With external measurements of 80' x 30'. Sub-divided to provide 14 loose boxes serviced by water and lighting. A concrete apron extends to the front and side to provide hard standing and access to a: Sand menage About 39.62m x 18.29m proposed living room 6.78m x 3.56m proposed kitchen/dining room 4.78m x 3.56m proposed entrance hall 3.56m x 2.84m proposed bathroom pre-fabricated garage or/Machinery store 16' x 12' modern block built barn About 12.2m x 4.88m master bedroom 4.7m x 3.45m Excluding the depth of fitted wardrobes, dressing table and chest of drawers by 'Strachan'. Window with garden and countryside aspects to rear. Door to: Machine/feed stores Two open fronted bays about 24' x 19 overall. Landing area Dormer window to front. Kitchen 5.84m x 3.35m Extensive range of fitted wall and base furniture with matching shelving and peninsular unit. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and adjoining work surfaces. Further single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Two windows overlooking the rear garden. Appliance space. Ceramic tiled walls. Door and window to side. Door to garage. Kennel generous reception hall Turning staircase to first floor with cupboard below. Double doors to drawing room. Archway to inner hall. Further stable block About 8.84m x 3.96m overall Incorporating workshop, tack room, stores and stable. Full width single storey ext 15.24m x 1.83m first floor landing Double doors to airing cupboard. Loft hatch. First floor Currently accessed via a step ladder and with restricted head height into eaves. Family bathroom 4.47m x 2.6m overall A four piece suite in white incorporates a panel enclosed bath with wall mounted shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low flush wc and shower enclosure. Complementary tiled walls. Fitted cupboards and dressing table. Windows to side and rear. Exterior 'Gammon Farm' is set well back from Appleby Street and is approached over a gravelled lane, through a pair of iron gates on brick piers to a wide private forecourt, which in turn gives access to the stable yard, coach house and: Ensuite bathroom 2.8m x 2.03m A three piece suite incorporates a 'jacuzzi' bath, vanitory basin and low flush wc. Complementary half tiled walls. Exposed floorboards. Window to rear. Enclosed paddock Of around 1 acre drawing room 9m x 6.9m > 6.25m A magnificent double aspected principal reception room featuring a large central chimney breast with exposed brickwork and open fireplace. French doors to rear. Directions Exit the M25 (junction 25) north bound onto the A10 and follow the sign posts towards Cheshunt. Continue on the A10 to the second set of traffic lights and turn left into Church Lane. At the first mini roundabout turn right onto Flamstead End Road and continue across the next mini roundabout onto Longfield Lane. Longfield Lane continues up Dig Dag Hill onto Hammondstreet Road. Turn right into Smiths Lane, following the lane to your right into Appleby Street. The entrance to Gammon Farm can be found on your left hand side. Dining room 4.17m x 4.37m Plus bay with sash windows to front. Exposed pine floorboards and feature fireplace. Detached annexe about 10.06m x 29 This multi purpose building is currently configured to provide 3 bedroom accommodation with large living room, kitchen area and shower room. A wall mounted combination boiler (bottled gas) provides heating to radiators (untested). Cloakroom/WC A two piece suite incorporates a wall mounted wash basin and low flush wc. Brick barn About 43' x 16' breakfast room 4.01m x 3.5m Window overlooking rear garden. Stable door onto patio. Stone chimney breast and solid fuel stove. Part open plan through to: Bedroom two 4.52m x 3.5m Dormer window to front. Bedroom two 4.27m x 4.37m Window to front. Fitted wardrobes with top cupboards. Bedroom three 4.11m x 3m Plus the depth of fitted wall to wall wardrobes. Window to front. Bedroom six/study 3.28m x 2.26m Window to front. Bedroom one 5.38m x 3.5m Dormer window to front. Bedroom four 3.86m x 3.48m Window with garden and countryside aspects to rear. Recessed wardrobes. Pedestal wash basin. Bedroom five 3.15m x 3.15m Window to front. Large recessed double wardrobe/storage cupboard. Attached stable block About 15.24m x 3.66m overall Incorporating four stables. Attached garage 5.49m x 5.18m Up and over door. A further five parcels of meadow land/grazing with water supply are available by separate negotiation. A nearby five bar gate gives access to an: The site continues to the north with access over Gammon Lane to a: An adjoining gated entrance with concrete drive from Gammon Lane leads to a: There is a gate from the stable yard into the gardens at the rear of Gammon Farm. A further pair of 5 bar gates at the yards eastern end lead onto Gammon Lane, a bridle path which is used to provide access to the: A pathway leads from the house, passed the pool to a: The gardens and grounds amount to around 3 acres and offer considerable privacy, laying predominately to the north and incorporating a wide expanse of lawn, protected to its western boundaries by well established hedgerows and bushes. There is a disused swimming pool and various timber sheds to include: Summer House 13'5 x 8'2, 'Wendy House' 9' x 6' and 'Pool House' 8'6 x 6'. Front door with adjoining glazed panels to: