Digswell Bridge, Digswell Lane, Digswell, Welwyn, AL6 0SW Offers in excess of 1,350,000

Digswell Bridge, Digswell Lane, Digswell, Welwyn, AL6 0SW Offers in excess of 1,350,000

Digswell Bridge, Digswell Lane, Digswell, Welwyn, AL6 0SW Offers in excess of 1,350,000 FIVE BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED DETACHED CHARACTER RESIDENCE SET ON 1.25 ACRES OF RIVERSIDE GROUNDS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF MAINLINE STATION This Grade II listed detached character residence is situated in a secluded village location within walking distance of Welwyn North mainline station and within close proximity of Welwyn Garden City, Hertford and St Albans town centres, renowned local schooling, and transport links. Once owned by Frank Wells, the son of the author H.G. Wells, the property is set in stunning landscaped riverside grounds spanning approximately 1.25 acres and incorporating various lawns, patios, bridges, a gravel driveway and double garage providing off road parking for ample vehicles. The flexible ground floor accommodation includes entrance hall, sitting room, study, 32' triple aspect living room, dining room, bespoke kitchen with Miele appliances, utility and conservatory overlooking the grounds. To the first and second floor there are five bedrooms with built in wardrobes, an en suite to the master, family bath and shower rooms. The property has original and period features throughout including fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and leaded light and seated bay windows. THE AREA Situated in popular Digswell location within walking distance of local amenities, schooling and Welwyn North mainline railway station with fast and frequent services to and from London Kings Cross and Moorgate, Cambridge and Peterborough. A short drive away are Hertford, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City town centre which offer a wide range of amenities and shops including John Lewis, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams. Providing good transport links via road is the A1(M) and M25 which are within easy access. A wide selection of renowned primary and secondary schools are located in the Hertfordshire area spanning Hertford, St Albans and Hitchin. Sports and golf clubs, playing fields, countryside, public houses and restaurants are positioned nearby. 3.61m) Original open brick fireplace. Storage cupboard with gas and electric meters, consumer unit and intruder alarm control. Parquet flooring, inset ceiling lights. Windows to the front. Staircase to the first floor, access to: THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES LIVING ROOM 32'1" x 20'1" (9.78m x 6.12m) Feature brick fireplace. Parquet flooring, exposed beams and roof tresses. Triple ENTRANCE HALL 12'10" x 11'10" (3.91m x SITTING ROOM 12'11" x 12' into bay (3.94m x 3.66m into bay) Feature brick fireplace. Built in shelving, parquet flooring, inset ceiling lights. Dual aspect with window to the front and bay window with window seat to the side. Multi pane glazed doors from the entrance hall. STUDY 22'2" x 12'8" (6.76m x 3.86m) Tiled flooring, inset ceiling lights. Dual aspect with two windows to the side, bay window with window seat to the rear. Door to the rear. aspect with window to the side, bay window to the rear, high level window and further bay with window seat to the side. Door to the side. CLOAKROOM White suite comprising close coupled wc and wall mounted wash hand basin. Tiled splash backs, part timber clad walls. Window to the side. DINING ROOM 20'1" x 12'9" (6.12m x 3.89m) Feature fireplace. Tiled flooring, inset ceiling lights. Dual aspect with three windows to the front and one to the rear. Door to: HALLWAY Doors to the front and rear, opening to: KITCHEN 16'x 15'5" (4.88m 4.70m) Bespoke Smallbone kitchen with a variety of wall, floor and full height units with granite, teak and glass worktops. Double Belfast sink with drainer and mirrored splash back. Central island unit with breakfast bar, inset

Miele five burner gas hob with extractor over and two Miele integrated electric ovens. Integrated Miele fridge and freezer. Shelving, tiled flooring with under floor heating, inset ceiling lights. Opening through to the conservatory, part glazed door to: UTILITY 15'5" x 4'8" max (4.70m x 1.42m max) Laminate worktop, shelving and storage cupboard. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood laminate flooring. Velux roof light, window to the rear. CONSERVATORY 15'1" x 10'5" (4.60m x 3.18m) Double glazed hard wood construction with double doors to the rear garden. Tiled flooring, inset ceiling lights, lantern roof with sun blinds. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Airing cupboard. Window over stairs. Individual staircases to the second floor, access to: BEDROOM ONE 18'11" x 18'7" (5.77m x 5.66m) Two double wardrobes, walk in storage cupboard. Three wall light points. Triple aspect with windows to the front and side and bay window with window seat to the rear. EN SUITE 9'3" x 6'5" (2.82m x 1.96m) White suite comprising integrated cistern wc, wash hand basin and bath. Fully fitted in wood with marble tops, upstands and tiled splash back. Chrome ladder towel rail, tiled flooring, inset ceiling lights. Window to the front. BEDROOM TWO 14'5" x 12'5" max (4.39m x 3.78m max) Walk in wardrobe, built in storage. Inset ceiling lights. Window to the rear. BEDROOM THREE 12'9" x 9'7" (3.89m x 2.92m) Built in wardrobe. Dual aspect with windows to the front and side. BATHROOM 13'1" x 9'5" (3.99m x 2.87m) White suite comprising close coupled wc, vanity wash hand basin and raised bath with shower attachment. Fully fitted with storage, tiled tops and splash backs. Corner display units, two built in cupboards, shaver point, tiled flooring, inset ceiling lights. Window to the front. SHOWER ROOM 9'7" x 9'6" max (2.92m x 2.90m max) White suite comprising integrated cistern wc, wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower. Fitted storage with marble tops. Chrome ladder towel rail, marble flooring, inset ceiling lights. Window to the front. SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM FOUR 10'9" x 10'2" max (3.28m x 3.10m max) Built in wardrobe. Window to the rear. BEDROOM FIVE 10'11" x 9'11" (3.33m x 3.02m) Built in wardrobe. Window to the rear. EXTERNAL FRONT Impressive frontage with five barred gate leading to the gravel driveway and double garage providing ample off road parking. Hedging, flower and shrubs to boundaries and borders. Access to the rear. GARAGE 18'3" x 18'2" (5.56m x 5.54m) Double garage with light, power, consumer unit and hot water cylinder. Storage in the roof. Up and over doors to the front, access door to the side. GROUNDS Beautifully landscaped and maintained grounds extending to approximately 1.25 acres. The open grounds are generally lawned but have formal areas, a walled garden to the side and a number of ornamental bridges over the River Mimram, which flows through in three rivulets. To the immediate rear of the property are two patio areas with steps leading down to the river. There is an ornamental pond, brick pergola, summer house with power and lighting as well as a store. The gardens attract a wealth of wildlife including ducks, geese, herons and water vole. VENDOR COMMENTS We purchased this property as it is a piece of England that has both history and beauty, all within easy reach of Central London. VIEWING INFORMATION ALL APPOINTMENTS AND NEGOTIATIONS THROUGH PUTTERILLS OF HERTFORDSHIRE FURTHER INFORMATION Council tax band: H MORTGAGE REQUIRED? Why not talk to our independent advisors at Sands Financial Management Ltd who will be pleased to discuss your options. Please contact 01707 393333.

Awaiting EPC IMPORTANT NOTICE: These particulars are for guidance only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the descriptions, plans and measurements, these are not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. We have not tested any of the services, equipment or fittings. No persons in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the conditions of any such items considered material to their prospective purchase and may wish to consult an independent advisor. It should not be assumed that any of the articles depicted in these particulars are included in the purchase price. Tel: 01707 393333 34 Wigmores North Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6PH Email: wgc@putterills.co.uk www.putterills.co.uk