AN EXCEPTIONAL GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE IN A VILLAGE SETTING AMWELL GROVE CAUTHERLY LANE, GREAT AMWELL, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG12 9SP
AN EXCEPTIONAL GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE IN A VILLAGE SETTING AMWELL GROVE, CAUTHERLY LANE, GREAT AMWELL, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG12 9SP Main house: Loggia and reception hall library guest cloakroom sitting room dining room kitchen study Lower ground floor: Comprising 6 rooms with independent access First floor: Master bedroom suite further 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) linen store laundry room Second floor: Further 3 bedrooms family bathroom Outside: Formal lawns terrace woodland tennis court paddock double garage & outbuildings in all around 4.1 acres Ware 1.3 miles, Stanstead Abbots 0.9 miles, Hertford 3.7 miles. Train links from Ware to London Liverpool Street 46 minutes. (All distances are approximate) Amwell Grove dates to circa 1794. Surrounded by gardens, the three storey, T shaped house is built of yellow brick with stucco bands. The front north garden overlooks the New River and meadow land below. This grade II listed family home is approached from Cautherley Lane via white wooden painted gates flanked by curved screen flint walls. Situated within the popular village of Great Amwell, with excellent road access to the market towns of Hertford and Ware, both offering extensive educational, shopping and leisure facilities. Mainline railway stations are available at the nearby village of St. Margarets, and Ware with regular commuter services to London Liverpool Street. The A10 provides access to London (Marble Arch 30.8 miles), and the M25 (8.2 miles).
Accommodation A classical pillared loggia porch marks the front entrance and doors open to a fine reception hall which includes a Robert Mylne initialled plaque. From here there is access to the principal reception rooms. The ground floor includes a library with vaulted ceiling, gas stove and doors opening to a sunny terrace. The sitting room overlooks the garden and features a large bay window, an original fireplace, and double doors opening onto the gardens. The dining room has dual aspect and links with the eat-in kitchen. The first floor comprises of a master suite, with dressing room and en-suite bathroom. There are 4 further bedrooms on the first floor and 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), a linen cupboard and laundry. The second floor provides 3 additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The lower ground floor / cellar is accessed via the inner hallway and from the garden. There are various storage rooms, a wine cellar and an annexe with kitchen and shower room. History In 1794-7 Robert Mylne, architect, civil engineer and Chief Engineer to the New River Company, designed and built Amwell Grove as a weekend residence, overlooking the New River, landscaping much of the surrounding ground. Robert Mylne is particularly remembered for his design of Blackfriars Bridge in London. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he travelled to Europe as a young man, studying architecture in Rome under Piranesi. On his return to Britain, Mylne won the competition to design the new Blackfriars Bridge over the Thames in London, his design being chosen over those of established engineers, such as John Smeaton. He was appointed surveyor to the New River Company, which supplied drinking water to London, and to St Paul s Cathedral, where he was responsible for maintaining the building designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Both positions he held for life. Mylne designed a number of country houses and city buildings, as well as bridges. As his career progressed he concentrated more on engineering, writing reports on harbours and advising on canals, and appearing as an expert witness in lawsuits and trials. Outside The house and grounds are approached through painted double gates which open onto a gravel driveway. The drive continues to the front of the house while providing access to the double garage. The grounds at Amwell Grove include lawns to the north east bordered by mature trees and a terrace which extends the full width of the house and is ideal for al fresco entertaining. Beyond, there is potential for reinstatement of disused tennis court, Victorian kitchen garden, flint stone potting shed and paddock.
Directions From Bishops Stortford Savills office: From our offices in Bishop s Stortford take the A120 towards the A10 heading north towards London. Exit at the A414 junction signposted Ware and Harlow and then take the second exit off of the next roundabout (A1170) towards Great Amwell along Pepper Hill. The first turning on the right is Cautherly Lane. Take this road and Amwell Grove is on your left hand side after The George IV public house. From London: Leave London northbound on the North Circular towards the M11. Head north on the M11 and exit onto the M25 west towards Watford and Heathrow Airport. Exit M25 at junction 25 north on the A10. Exit A10 following signpost for Chelmsford and Harlow A414, take the third exit at the roundabout taking the A414. At the next roundabout take the first exit on the A1170 and take the second right turn onto Cautherly Lane. Continue on Cautherly Lane past the George IV public house and Amwell Grove is on the left hand side. Tenure Freehold. Services Mains water, electric, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Postcode SG12 9SP Council tax Band H Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.
Main House gross internal area = 6,923 sq ft / 643 sq m Garage gross internal area = 301 sq ft / 28 sq m Potting Shed gross internal area = 181 sq ft / 17 sq m Total gross internal area = 7,405 sq ft / 688 sq m Bedroom 5 5.47 x 3.57 17'11" x 11'9" Bedroom 7 5.19 x 3.27 17'0" x 10'9" Garage 1 5.11 x 2.57 16'9" x 8'5" Garage 2 5.11 x 2.57 16'9" x 8'5" Potting Shed 4.71 x 2.71 15'5" x 8'11" Bedroom 6 4.09 x 3.59 13'5" x 11'9" Second Floor Balcony 5.35 x 3.53 17'7" x 11'7" 5.44 x 3.62 17'10" x 11'11" Drawing Room 11.02 x 5.44 36'2" x 17'10" Dressing Room 3.47 x 3.30 11'5" x 10'10" Bedroom1 (Master-Suite) 5.40 x 4.84 17'9" x 15'11" 3.55 x 3.39 11'8" x 11'1" Study 3.61 x 3.52 11'10" x 11'7" Bedroom 8 4.06 x 3.56 13'4" x 11'8" 8.84 x 1.81 29'0" x 5'11" Wine 4.13 x 1.76 13'7" x 5'9" 5.97 x 4.48 19'7" x 14'8" Dining Room 6.02 x 4.88 19'9" x 16'0" Kitchen Hall 4.27 x 3.36 14'0" x 11'0" Sitting Room 5.97 x 4.64 19'7" x 15'3" Bedroom 2 4.98 x 4.72 16'4" x 15'6" Bedroom 3 4.87 x 4.45 16'0" x 14'7" Cellar Savills Country Department tmphillips@savills.com 020 7075 2806 Savills Bishops Stortford jgodfrey@savills.com 01279 756 801 4.75 x 3.01 15'7" x 9'11" Covered Area Breakfast Area 8.59 x 4.93 28'2" x 16'2" Ground Floor First Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8287544/pjs Bedroom 4 3.65 x 2.59 12'0" x 8'6" savills.co.uk Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. xxxxxxaa