ABDALE HOUSE NORTH MYMMS, HERTFORDSHIRE

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1 ABDALE HOUSE NORTH MYMMS, HERTFORDSHIRE

2 An opportunity to purchase this extensive eight bed Grade II Listed Country House, with two bed annex and other outbuildings; some of which offer opportunity to develop (STPP). Abdale House and the annex (Northside) extend to a total of 6,382 sq.ft; the outbuildings extend to 1,970 sq.ft. With a total of hectares (23.8 acres) Summary Pleasant rural location Excellent communications Brookmans Park 1 mile M25 J miles Potters Bar Rail 2.9 miles St Albans 6.2 miles Central London 18 miles For sale as a Whole or in four Lots by Private Treaty Enquiries Julie Walsh or Matthew Alexander julie.walsh@bidwells.co.uk matthew.alexander@bidwells.co.uk bidwells.co.uk ABDALE HOUSE, NORTH MYMMS, NEAR HATFIELD HERTFORDSHIRE

3 Introduction Abdale House is a 16th Century Tudor Manor House with Victorian additions. Apparently King Peter of Yugoslavia and some of his cabinet sheltered here during World War II and it was also used by the Polish Air Force as a radio station in this period. Abdale House was then purchased by the current family in The Property offers great opportunity to establish a wonderful family home or, given its location and close proximity to London, as a leisure facility providing a venue for weekend retreats. In addition is the opportunity to develop the outbuildings; in particular the traditionally built barn and garage units that could become another dwelling (subject to any necessary consents). There is also a total of approximately 21 acres of paddock land that is currently used for equestrian grazing. Other leisure and amenity uses, or even long-term development would all be subject to planning. Situation Abdale House and Northside stand in a secluded rural location set back from Warrengate Road. A gravelled drive leads to both dwellings. The Property has extensive gardens with mature hedges and trees. There is a barn and garaging and the whole extends to approximately acres (9.673 hectares). There are number of residential properties to the south beyond the grazing land, and another group of properties beyond the outbuildings to the north with access from Abdale Lane, a Byway Open to All Traffic (Byway 5A). There is a small wooded area to the northern boundary along the eastern side of the Property. The Property lies to the south of the hamlet of Water End, which is a pleasant area of traditional style dwellings and includes a country pub, known as the Woodman. It is approximately 1 mile from Brookmans Park, 3 miles from J1 of the A1(M) and J23 of the M25. It is also only 2.9 miles from Potters Bar Railway Station which provides direct trains to London Kings Cross within 16 minutes. Lot 1 (edged red on the plan) Comprising Abdale House and gardens, the adjoining annex known as Northside with adjacent tool shed, garage and store, and paddock land. In all the built element extends to approximately 7,593 sq.ft and the land to 9.32 acres. The main house is in need of complete renovation and modernisation, but has a wonderful array of period features and on the ground floor has a lovely open entrance hall with parquet flooring, three reception rooms, kitchen, pantry and utility room. On the first floor are five bedrooms, a study or sixth bedroom, dressing room/en suite and bathroom and on the second floor is a further bedroom and two box rooms. (see floor plans over leaf). Northside is also in need of attention, but on the ground floor has a living room, dining room, kitchen and a utility room. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also access to a cellar. This Lot offers the most opportunity, with the chance for someone to make their mark on this significant Manor House, including re-uniting the two dwellings, further development, or possibly to convert as a leisure destination. Lot 2 (edged yellow on the plan) SOLD STC This lot comprises a traditional timber framed barn with loft on a brick plinth measuring approximately 481 sq.ft, and a brick and timber framed garage measuring approximately 278 sq.ft with an adjacent store room and second level which is currently inaccessible. The barn, formerly a stables, adjoins a dwelling under separate ownership to the west. Lot 2, which also includes a small area of mature woodland to the east, offers a number of possible opportunities for residential development, subject to planning. Bidwells has not made any contact with the Local Authority on this basis. Lot 3 (edged blue on the plan) Extending to 5.18 acres of grazing land, this Lot offers superb opportunity for other equestrian uses. There are also two sets of timber framed constructions that could be renovated. Access is available directly from Warrengate Road Lot 4 (edged green on the plan) Lot 4 comprises 9.3 acres of grazing land with direct access onto Swanland Road. It offers potential for many other equestrian and leisure activities, and possibly some hope of long term development owing to its proximity to the residential properties on the southern boundary. Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves easements covenants and rights of way associated with this property. Attention should particularly be paid to an electricity cable that passes under the eastern boundaries of Lots 3 and 4, a water defence bund also encroaches on these two Lots and a gas pipe passes beneath some of the land. Local Authority Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council t: Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to Abdale House and Northside. Both dwellings have oil fired central heating. Lot 2 is also connected to mains electricity. Postcode The nearest postcode for the property is AL9 7TX.

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5 Tenure and Possession The Property is being sold Freehold with Vacant Possession. Method of Sale The property is for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in four lots. Overage Provision An Overage Provision will be imposed on Lots 3 and 4 reserving a 35% share of any increase in value accruing for planning permission for development, other than for small scale equestrian use, for a period of 35 years. Viewings All viewings must be accompanied by a member of Bidwells staff on allocated viewing days. Separate viewings will be available as required. Additional Information Agents Note If there is any particular element of the property that you wish to discuss, such as condition, location or development possibility, please do so on the phone before viewing; so as to avoid any wasted journeys to the property. Given the potential hazards of an old property such as this, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible for your own personal safety when making any inspection of the property. The photos were taken in April 2017.

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