5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Standon, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11

42 High Street is a four/five-bedroom detached Grade II Listed period residence, occupying a prominent position in the heart of the picturesque and historic High Street of Standon, one of East Hertfordshire's most sought-after villages.

Set within attractive gardens extending to approximately 0.25 acres, the property also benefits from gated access to a generous courtyard and a substantial garage block, providing excellent parking, storage and potential for a variety of uses (subject to any necessary consents).

Offering approximately 1,982 sq. Ft. (184 sq. M.) of versatile accommodation, this charming family home seamlessly combines period character with flexible living space. The property retains a wealth of original features, including exposed timbers and brickwork, open fireplaces, original windows and an abundance of character throughout.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, spacious sitting room, family room (which could equally serve as a fifth bedroom), home office, and a bright open-plan dining area leading into a delightful garden room overlooking the gardens. The well-proportioned kitchen provides ample workspace and enjoys easy access to the dining area, creating an ideal layout for family life and entertaining.

On the first floor are four generous double bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom, together with a well-appointed family bathroom.

This exceptional village home offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached period property with extensive gardens, versatile accommodation and excellent ancillary buildings, all within walking distance of Standon's village amenities, highly regarded schools and countryside walks. The nearby A10 provides excellent road links to Hertford, Ware, Cambridge and London, while rail services from Ware and Bishop's Stortford offer direct connections to London Liverpool Street.

Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the charm, character and potential of this unique family home.

Agents note: Existing planning consent for a new extension and conversion of existing kitchen to a utility/shower room and en-suite to master bedroom can be viewed under reference 3/24/1204/hh

Standon is a convenient East Hertfordshire village, with a shop/newsagents, post office, baker and a good range of general shops and two pubs and, on the outskirts of the village, there is a farm shop. Puckeridge village has a primary school, doctor’s surgery, further shops and inns. The area is convenient for commuters, being less than a mile from the A10 trunk road. The market town of Bishop’s Stortford lies some 6 miles to the east and has a mainline station with services to London and also has access to the M11 motorway on the outskirts of the town. In addition there are golf courses at Bishop’s Stortford, Hamels Park and Hanbury Manor all within approx 5 miles. St Edmunds College Public School is approx 2 miles from the village.