Amwell Farm Nomansland, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire

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1 Amwell Farm Nomansland, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire

2 Amwell Farm Nomansland, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8EJ A Grade II Listed Detached Cottage and annexe. A good range of barns and outbuildings, including a timber framed barn, together with excellent equestrian facilities, in a glorious semi-rural location. Wheathampstead 1.5 miles, Harpenden town centre 3.5 miles, St Albans town centre 4.5 miles, Harpenden Station First Capital Connect to St Pancras International 27 mins, St Albans City Station First Capital Connect to St Pancras International 18 mins, London Luton international airport 8 miles, M1 (J9) 6 miles, A1(M) (J4) 6 miles (Hatfield Tesco Extra Store) Dining room Sitting room Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room Boot room Conservatory 4 bedrooms 2 Family bathrooms Glass covered link to - Large family sitting room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom Inner courtyard with outbuildings Large timber framed barn Enclosed Yard with extensive stabling, barns and additional access Gardens and paddocks About 12.5 acres

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4 The property This unique and charming Grade II Listed cottage is in a glorious semi-rural location. The property has been linked to a barn conversion and now offers flexible accommodation. The terracotta floor tiled hall has a door to the spacious utility room and boot room with a second door leading to a pantry. The hallway then leads to a charming dining room with original tiled floor, exposed beams and feature open fire. There is a door to the sitting room which in turn has a glazed door onto the inner courtyard which has a wood burning stove as a central feature, behind which there is a study area overlooking the courtyard. The kitchen has built in storage units and a 4 oven Aga cooker. There is a bathroom and conservatory leading from the kitchen, with the bespoke conservatory opening onto the garden. A glass enclosed walkway leads to a large family room with a kitchen area at ground floor level. There are stairs to the first floor which includes a large master bedroom with en suite bathroom and second bedroom/dressing room. On the first floor of the cottage there are 3 double and 1 single bedroom with a family bathroom. All bedrooms look out over the private grounds. There are extensive outbuildings (one 17th Century Listed timber framed barn) forming an inner courtyard, several of which have electricity and water services. Equestrian facilities comprise an enclosed concrete yard with excellent additional vehicular access; there are 7 stables, hay stores/garage, and separate tack room. Light, power and water supply. Behind the stables a gated track leads to the large paddocks. The property is adjacent to Nomansland Common offering superb opportunity for riding with easy access to Heartwood Forest and numerous bridleways. wordpress.com/access-info/. Location The property is situated between Harpenden (3.5 miles) and Wheathampstead village (1.5 miles) in a semi-rural location. Good sporting and leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, sports centre and 4 golf clubs, one within walking distance. There are two public houses within a short walk. Superb communication with the M1 A1(M) and M25 all within minutes drive. Wheathampstead is an attractive village with a number of shops, pubs and restaurants. Harpenden has an attractive double High Street with a comprehensive range of shopping and supermarkets including Watirose, Sainsbury s and a Marks and Spencer food store. Mainline Railway Station is just off the High Street with access to St Pancras International, with the City, Gatwick and Brighton beyond or Luton and Bedford to the north.. The town is well known for its excellent state and private schools. Garden The property is set back from the road and bordered by mature hedging with lawn area and flower beds. A driveway leads to the garage/barn and side access. The large fully enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with established trees, shrubs and flower beds. An extensive patio area provides ample seating and entertaining areas. There is a glass house and children s play area. NB a public footpath runs up the side of the paddocks.

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8 General Services: Mains Water and Electricity services are connected. Oil fired Aga. Electric Night storage heating. Private drainage. Council Tax: The property is in Tax band G with an annual charge of Postcode: AL4 8EJ Local authority: St Albans District Council, Civic Offices, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Tel: Directions From Harpenden High Street head south and follow the signs to Wheathampstead passing Aldwickbury School. On leaving Harpenden (Wheathampstead Road) and after the turning for Pipers Lane take the next turning on the right into Down Green Lane (by single streetlamp), continue straight down and across the cross roads. Take the next turning (track) on the left before the woodland and Amwell Farm is on the left. Harpenden 49 High St, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2SJ harpenden@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com 50 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not havae any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken June Particulars prepared June Printed by Ravensworth B /01/2015