5 bed detached house for sale

Firs Walk, Tewin, Welwyn AL6

A beautiful family home with over an acre set on a private road

Description
Offered to the open market for the first time since it was built in 1939, and set within the highly regarded Firs Walk, a private enclave of distinguished period homes, Minden Cottage occupies a magnificent plot of approximately 1.1 acres in a wonderful position backing directly onto open countryside. The property is approached via a sweeping driveway and sits well back within its mature gardens, providing an exceptional sense of space, privacy and seclusion. The space to the side and rear of the house offers substantial potential for enlargement, redevelopment or remodelling, subject to any necessary planning consents.

The generous grounds are undoubtedly one of the property's defining features, with extensive gardens wrapping around the house and uninterrupted views across adjoining farmland.
The handsome Tudor style elevations give the house considerable character and charm, while the existing accommodation extends to over two floors and offers excellent family living space.

The ground floor comprises a particularly large dual purpose family room overlooking the gardens with open fire and light living space for the family, a formal drawing room with large open fireplace, a kitchen/dining room, utility room and a versatile fifth bedroom or study.

On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a principal bedroom enjoying lovely views across the surrounding grounds. Above, an extensive loft space presents further opportunity for conversion and enhancement, subject to the usual consents.

A key attraction of Minden Cottage is the exceptional amount of space to the side of the house, which presents a rare opportunity to create a substantial extension, significantly increasing the accommodation. Alternatively, purchasers may wish to explore the potential for a comprehensive redevelopment or a replacement dwelling, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. The driveway affords parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a detached garage with store. To the rear of the house there is a westerly facing terrace that overlooks the extensive lawn and woodland beyond, including a large summer house.

Minden Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a family home of great character on one of Tewin's most desirable private roads, combining an enviable rural outlook with outstanding potential to create a truly exceptional country house.

Location
18 Firs Walk occupies an enviable position within the highly regarded private woodland setting of Tewin Wood, one of Hertfordshire's most sought-after residential enclaves.

The nearby village of Tewin provides a range of everyday amenities including a village shop, public houses, parish church, village hall and recreational facilities, whilst the neighbouring towns of Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden and St Albans offer an extensive selection of shopping, leisure and dining opportunities. The popular Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, Tewinbury Farm, and renowned The Cowper Arms are all within easy reach, providing highly regarded hospitality and dining venues.
For commuters, the property is exceptionally well placed. Welwyn North station is approximately 3.5 miles away and provides fast services to London King's Cross in around 20 minutes, whilst Welwyn Garden City station is approximately 4.5 miles distant with frequent services to London and Cambridge. The A1(M) is readily accessible at Junctions 4 and 6, providing connections to the M25, London and the wider motorway network. London Luton Airport lies approximately 12 miles to the west, offering a range of domestic and international flights.

The area is particularly renowned for its excellent educational provision. Well-regarded local primary schools include Tewin Cowper Church of England Primary School and St Michael's Woolmer Green Primary School, whilst the area is served by a number of highly regarded state secondary schools including Monk's Walk School, Richard Hale School, Simon Balle All-Through School and Presdales School. The region also benefits from an excellent selection of independent schools including St Albans School, St Albans High School for Girls, Haileybury, Aldwickbury, Sherrardswood and Duncombe School.

Square Footage: 2,950 sq ft

Acreage:
1.1 Acres