5 bed detached house for sale

Woollens Brook, Hoddesdon EN11

This stunning and extended, chain-free, detached house, offers an expansive 2300 sqft of luxurious living space, nestled within a generous 0.677-acre plot in the charming Woollens Brook area of Hoddesdon. Dating back to 1880, this unique home blends rich historical character with modern upgrades, boasting a private gated driveway, ideal for secure and private access. Ideal for families or those who love to entertain, the property features five double bedrooms, three reception rooms, and three bathrooms, with vast potential for further expansion, including loft conversion or an annexe (STPP), enhanced by a concrete sub-base with pre-connected services.

Step inside to a grand entrance hallway with high ceilings, plastered panelling, art-deco lighting, modern cast-iron radiators, and elegant herringbone Amtico flooring. The ground floor includes a kitchen/breakfast room, a versatile dining room ripe for an open-plan redesign, utility room and a convenient shower/cloakroom. The highlight is a magnificent living room with 5 metre wide bi-fold doors opening to a patio and garden, offering picturesque views of distant forest treetops and a working fireplace with modern tile accents.

Upstairs, a landing with double-height ceilings and a grand chandelier leads to five generously proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite shower room and sweeping views over the plot and surrounding greenery, all adorned with luxury carpets and cast-iron radiators. An expansive loft would be ideal for storage or conversion (STPP) into living accommodation.

Externally, the 0.677-acre plot boasts beautifully landscaped gardens, perfect for entertaining, sports, or relaxation, with extensive parking for up to 10 cars and a side area primed for an outbuilding or annexe. Cutting-edge security includes a phone- and TV-monitored camera system and a custom zoned alarm with remote control.

Nestled in Woollens Brook, this home is a short drive from Haileybury College, as well as Hertford East, Rye House, Broxbourne train stations, offering excellent commuter links to London, plus easy access to Hertford’s cafés, restaurants, and bars.

Connected to mains water, gas, and electricity, with a private biomass septic tank, this stunning home is ready to create lasting memories in a stunning setting.