Knebworth Lodge. Old Knebworth Hertfordshire

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1 Knebworth Lodge Old Knebworth Hertfordshire

2 A handsome former farmhouse with consent for secondary accommodation in beautiful, mature gardens Knebworth Lodge, 68 Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PP Knebworth 0.6 miles (Kings Cross from 23 minutes), Welwyn Garden City 6.2 miles (Moorgate from 35 minutes), London Luton Airport 11.5 miles, Central London 30 miles

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4 Features: Reception hall Drawing room Dining room Kitchen/breakfast room Family room Conservatory Study Pantry Utility room Boot Room 2 Cloak Rooms Master bedroom 7 Further bedrooms (one en-suite) Two family bathrooms Two stables Workshop Office Three garages Stores In all about 2.94 acres

5 Situation Knebworth Lodge is peacefully tucked away in rural countryside on the outskirts of the village of Old Knebworth. This traditional village has a pub, church and cricket pitch. Further daily amenities can be found less than a mile away (0.6 miles) in the village of Knebworth, including a primary school, post office and a doctor s surgery. Welwyn Garden City ( 5.7 miles) provides a greater range of comprehensive facilities whilst the larger historic town of Hitchin lies to the North (9.2 miles) and offers a wide selection of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Nearby Stevenage has many retail parks. A direct train operates from Knebworth rail station to London Kings Cross, offering a service taking approximately 23 minutes. Trains also run from nearby Welwyn Garden City to London Moorgate (from 35 minutes). The A1(M) can be reached at Stevenage or Welwyn Village offering a direct route into central London and the North. Knebworth Lodge is well located for a number of excellent state and independent schools which include Heath Mount, Haileybury College, St. Edmund s College, Sherrardswood, Princess Helena College, and St Christopher s. The area offers a range of leisure pursuits fishing on the Rib Valley; theatres at Hertford and Welwyn Garden; excellent golf courses on the doorstep including Knebworth Golf Club and Brocket Hall; and cricket at Knebworth Cricket Club within the grounds of Knebworth House Stately Home and Park of which Knebworth Lodge once formed part. Knebworth Lodge Historical Note The original Knebworth Lodge is believed to have been built in 1420 as a Hall House, with extensions in the 16th, 17th and 20th Centuries. The house is listed Grade II. Notable occupants include CF Cobbold (later Lord Cobbold, who became Governor of the Bank of England) and his wife Lady Hermione Lytton between 1943 and 1949; and between 1949 and 1954, Pamela, Dowager Countess of Lytton who was formerly Pamela Chichele- Plowden and was allegedly Winston Churchill s first love. They remained close friends and Churchill may have visited on several occasions. The Property Grade II listed being of architectural and historic importance, Knebworth Lodge is constructed with a white rendered finish under a tiled roof. Internally, the house combines light and spacious reception rooms with seven comfortable bedrooms on the first and second floors. Of particular note is the drawing room, centred on an attractive open fireplace and French doors opening onto the paved loggia overlooking the gardens. The dining room is well proportioned with a magnificent inglenook fireplace. The kitchen is beautifully finished with farmhouse style old pine units under granite work surfaces and includes a four oven Aga. Double doors lead through into the conservatory. Outside are a range of traditional brick built outbuildings including an extensive homeoffice with a separate kitchen and shower room and upper floor bedroom space. Adjoining is a large workshop with twin stables and three large garages. Planning consent has been granted for change of use to convert the workshop, stables and garages to provide two bedroom secondary accommodation. A separate planning consent has been granted for replacement garages of a style in keeping with the existing outbuildings. Gardens & Grounds The gardens and grounds provide a tranquil setting for the house, laid mostly to lawn and surrounded by a selection of mature trees. A large ornamental pond with a fountain and waterfall provides an attractive feature and is a haven for wildlife. Protected by a tall beach hedge is the all-weather tennis court, next to which is the paddock, ideal for a pony. A productive multi fruit tree orchard lies across the drive from the front door.

6 General remarks Services Gas-fired central heating, mains water, private drainage, broadband connection. Local authorities Hertfordshire County Council (Tel: ); North Hertfordshire District Council (Tel: ) Floorplans for Knebworth Lodge Main House internal area 4,548 sq ft (422 sq m) Garage internal area 640 sq ft (59 sq m) Outbuilding internal area 2,051 sq ft (191 sq m) Stable internal area 253 sq ft (24 sq m) For identification purposes only. Loggia Pond Knebworth Lodge Pond Listing Grade II Listed Planning Planning consent was granted on 20th April 2015 for the change of use of part of the outbuilding to provide a two bedroom dwelling together with the erection of a car port (Ref: 15/00415/1). A separate consent (Ref: 16/01605/1HH) was granted 17th August 2016 for a double garage. Council tax Main house Band H Postcode SG3 6PP Drawing Room 8.40 x '7" x 18'10" Study 5.14 x '10" x 14'0" Ground Floor Hall 4.96 x '3" x 11'2" Porch Conservatory 6.70 x '0" x 18'8" Lobby Dining Room 5.51 x '1" x 17'9" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 6.01 x '9" x 16'4" Utility 4.01 x '2" x 9'1" Family Room 4.95 x '3" x 15'2" Rear Lobby 3.00 x '10" x 5'11" Seat Pantry Store 2.65 x '8" x 6'7" Store 2.70 x '10" x 8'8" Office 8.00 x '3" x 24'1" Kitchen 2.92 x '7" x 7'5" El Sub Sta Reservoir (covered) Bedroom 5.74 x '10" x 8'10" First Floor Knebworth Lodge PARK LANE Tennis Court This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 mapping with the permission of the Controller of HMSO Crown Copyright Licence No ES Not to Scale. Drawing No. R Date Pond Rights of way Purchasers are informed that the first part of the long driveway from Park Lane is shared. Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded. Loggia Main Bedroom 5.30 x '5" x 14'9" Bedroom x '5" x 13'2" Study 5.14 x '10" x 14'0" First Floor Drawing Room 8.40 x '7" x 18'10" Void Ground Floor Sky Porch Bedroom x '10" x 12'6" Hall 4.96 x '3" x 11'2" Conservatory 6.70 x '0" x 18'8" Sky Lobby Bedroom x '10" x 8'10" Bedroom x '11" x 10'0" Dining Room 5.51 x '1" x 17'9" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 6.01 x '9" x 16'4" Bedroom x '11" x 9'6" Second Floor Bedroom x '1" x 13'2" Utility 4.01 x '2" x 9'1" Family Room 4.95 x '3" x 15'2" Rear Lobby 3.00 x '10" x 5'11" Seat Pantry Workshop 8.12 x '8" x 23'5" Store 2.65 x '8" x 6'7" Stable 4.29 x '1" x 8'4" Store 2.70 x '10" x 8'8" Stable 4.29 x '1" x 9'0" Storage above Ground Floor Office 8.00 x 7.33 Kitchen 2.92 x '7" x 7'5" Garage 5.15 x '11" x 12'8" 26'3" x 24'1" The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/ /mmc Garage 5.15 x '11" x 14'1" Bedroom 5.74 x '10" x 8'10" First Floor Garage 5.15 x '11" x 9'2" Timber Hut 3.56 x '8" x 5'11" Bedroom x 2.90

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