Location

Thrifts House benefits from excellent transport links. Ware Station is less than a mile away. Greater Anglia operates two trains per hour in each direction between Hertford East and London Liverpool Street, with additional services at peak times. Broxbourne (Greater Anglia line) direct to London Liverpool Street is four miles away. This line offers services to Cambridge, Stanstead Airport and Stratford (for Canary Wharf). Harlow Town is seven miles away (Greater Anglia line) and Hertford North is four miles away with direct trains into Moorgate and Kings Cross. Ware lies on the north–south A10 road which is partly shared with the east–west A414 (for Hertford to the west and Harlow to the east). Stanstead Airport is 22 miles away, Luton Airport is a distance of 21 miles, Heathrow is 41 miles away and City Airport is 32 miles away. Private schools: Haileybury is three miles away and Heath Mount Prep School (five miles).

Description

This impressive, detached period home has been meticulously renovated and extended to the highest standard, seamlessly marrying timeless character with sophisticated contemporary design. The property is situated on a generous plot and is conveniently close to local amenities. Upon entering, a grand reception hallway with an elegant staircase sets the tone for the impeccable craftsmanship and interior style throughout. Three formal reception rooms lead off the hallway and a separate study offers an ideal workspace. The heart of the home is a spectacular open-plan kitchen and living space featuring a bespoke handmade kitchen with striking island with premium integrated appliances. This exceptional space benefits from floor-to-ceiling glazing, incorporating three sets of double doors that flood the space with natural light and open directly onto the garden. Measuring 8674sq ft the house offers generous lateral living space laid out over predominantly two floors.

The first floor is home to an opulent principal bedroom suite, complete with a private dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms, two having en-suite facilities.


Practicality is well considered in the layout and the modern east wing extension consists of dual aspect morning room, guest suite, cinema, a substantial utility room providing extensive storage, internal access to the large garage, games room and gym. All rooms have direct access to the gardens.

Thrifts House is situated in a private setting and benefits from approximately 2 acres of grounds. Electric gates open to a generous driveway with ample parking for several cars and access to the garaging. Doors from the rear of the house open onto a paved terrace spanning much of the length of the house, complete with a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, which offers an ideal setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, perfectly positioned to capture the evening sun.