5 bed detached house for sale

Danebridge Road, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10

A wonderful family home in a commanding position overlooking Much Hadham. Set in a delightful garden and grounds extending to just over 10 acres.

Description
A rare and exclusive opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of the most prized positions in Much Hadham.

Enjoying panoramic views across the Ash Valley and towards Sidehill Woods, this desirable home has been carefully modernised, extended and maintained by the current owners.

Approached via a long, private driveway that serves just two other properties, there is parking for numerous vehicles to the side, with a paved path leading to the front door.

The welcoming entrance hall connects with the principal reception room via double doors to create a fabulous entertainment area with space for a large dining table, sofa suite and open fireplace. This room has full width glass doors opening onto to the south westerly aspect terrace, garden and pond.

On the other side of the hallway is a cosy family room which enjoys dual aspect views and log burner. The kitchen is another wonderful hub for family living with an electric Aga, modern range of cabinets, an island unit and space for a breakfast table and sofa. Completing the ground floor is the guest cloakroom and a utility / boot room.

Moving upstairs, there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the main suite enjoying a dressing room and en suite. These rooms all benefit from elevated views across the gardens, paddocks and surrounding countryside.

Outside, the house, gardens, paddocks and woodland total just over 10 acres. They provide much interest with a selection of mature shrubs and trees as well as some lovely formal flower bed borders and an orchard. In the centre of the lawn there is a delightful two chambered pond with an overflow waterfall and timber bridge.

The leisure facilities are excellent at Berryfield, with an all weather tennis court and heated swimming pool both in good order.

An area of the garden has been set aside as a vegetable plot with a greenhouse. The paddocks are enclosed by post and rail fencing with a stable block adjacent, with two boxes and a tack room.

Just to the side of the main house, an adjacent building offers a multitude of uses with a ground floor shower / changing room and WC, open plan reception space with kitchen and a further room on the first floor.

Location
Nestled in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, Much Hadham is a charming historic village that offers a delightful blend of community spirit and modern conveniences.

The village boasts a village shop that includes a Post Office, a highly regarded public house, a beautiful church, and the well-regarded St Andrew's Primary School. There is also a Doctor's surgery, pharmacy and dentist.

Families will appreciate the children's playground located on the Recreation Ground, which also features tennis courts and a Bowls Club, perfect for outdoor activities and socializing. Nearby in Little Hadham, there is Silver Leas Polo Club.

For those commuting to London, mainline railway stations are available at Bishop’s Stortford and Harlow Town, offering services to London Liverpool Street, with travel times from just 30 minutes.

The 35 bus service conveniently runs through the village, connecting residents to Stanstead Abbots and Bishop’s Stortford.

The village is well-connected by road, with the A10 and M11 accessible via the A414 and A120, providing easy vehicular access to London and the M25 to the south, or Cambridge to the north.

Much Hadham is also home to a pre-school, ensuring excellent educational opportunities for young children.

Nearby, you will find outstanding state schools and prestigious private schools such as Heathmount, Bishop’s Stortford College, Haileybury, and St Edmund's.

This vibrant village offers a perfect blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home.

Square Footage: 4,375 sq ft

Acreage:
10.05 Acres

Directions
Sat nav postcode SG10 6HZ

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Additional Info
Services:

The main house has oil fired central heating. There is mains electricity and water. The pool has a Calor gas fired independent boiler. Private drainage system. Underfloor heating in kitchen and bathrooms.
Various broadband connections are available in the village.