Location

Lilley is a small hamlet, which is well placed for travel to comprehensive shopping and transport facilities both at the elegant Georgian town of Hitchin and the vibrant tree lined high street at Harpenden. Both Hitchin and Harpenden are popular destinations for families having a range of educational facilities available for both primary and secondary school ages. There are comprehensive leisure opportunities at the newly refurbished centre at Rothamstead Park with its recently opened theatre. For golf enthusiasts there are a variety of clubs within approximately 10 miles of the property providing the perfect opportunity to work on your game.

Mileages approx; Harpenden 10.5 miles (St Pancras from 29 minutes) Hitchin 5.6 miles (London Kings Cross from 33 minutes, Cambridge from 32 minutes) M1 (J10) 7.7 miles • Luton Airport 5.6 miles

Description

Woodlands is a very substantial individual detached house in the centre of the village but set back from the road in a secluded and tranquil location. The plot extends to about 1.87 acres and includes a tennis court and a detached annexe, comprising bedroom and bathroom, living room and gym.

The house itself has a great sense of volume with large well proportioned rooms and vaulted ceilings and is presented in excellent decorative order. The reception hall is accessed through a large porch area with boot room and guest cloakroom and receives a lot of natural light from the roof lantern above the landing. A dual aspect sitting room has a sleek modern stone fireplace with open hearth, double doors lead though to a dining room large enough to host the biggest family gatherings. The well fitted kitchen has an Aga and a range oven and there is a separate utility room and guest cloakroom. The dramatic oak framed family room has a double height ceiling open to the landing, extensive bespoke cabinets and seating and lovely garden views. In addition, there is a study with fitted furniture, a ground floor bedroom and a stylish bathroom.

The first floor landing is mezzanine style over the family room and gives access to four bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and exposed roof joists. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes, French doors and Juliet balcony with fine garden views and a recently refurbished en suite bathroom. Three further double bedrooms form a "wing" at the other end of the house and all have French doors and fitted wardrobes. The family shower room is again sleek and modern.

Woodlands sits centrally within its plot, approached by a sweeping gravel driveway that leads to the parking area and attached double garage. In addition to extensive lawns, there are many mature trees and shrubs and the views from the large flagstone terrace to the rear of the house are excellent. A detached annexe offers additional accommodation for family or staff member, or just as extra leisure space.