5 bed country house for sale

St. Marys Lane, Hertingfordbury, Hertford SG14

A magnificent 5 bedroom period home forming a substantial section of this historic country home located towards the end of a long, private drive in the heart of the idyllic village of Hertingfordbury. The generous accommodation which extends to 4900 sqft comprises of an entrance porch, impressive reception/dining hall, living room, a substantial 30ft drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor. On the first floor, there is a large landing, main bedroom with en-suite and a guest bedroom with a separate bathroom. On the second floor, there are 3 further good size bedrooms and an additional bathroom. The basements are currently used as a recording studio and great storage. Externally, there are generous private gardens, a double garage and ample parking, along with shared grounds of some 7 acres which include a large lawned garden to the front, attractive woodlands, which adjoins a quiet section of the River Mimram. Hertingfordbury Park has been known as far back as the 1285, as was once a favourite royal hunting ground associated with Hertford Castle. The house that sits now is believed to date back to 17th century with substantial additions in the 19th and 20th centuries.