Upwick Hall is located in the hamlet of Upwick Green in a picturesque rural location and is situated approximately 2.5 miles north west of Bishop's Stortford and 6.5 miles south east of Buntingford.The property offers the opportunity to acquire Upwick Hall, a Grade II Listed 5 bedroom farmhouse, two buildings with planning permission for the conversion of one 3 bedroom dwelling and one 4 bedroom dwelling, Upwick Cottage, a Grade II Listed semi-detached 3 bedroom dwelling, an existing stable block and approximately 10 acres of land. The property is being sold as a whole.Upwick Hall is a Grade II Listed five bedroom detached dwelling set within mature landscaped gardens to the south. On the ground floor the accommodation provides a kitchen (with Aga and electric oven), a utility room, dining room, two reception rooms (both with wood burning stoves) and a small downstairs toilet. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, a large landing, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further two bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the second floor in the loft space. The property benefits from large mature gardens put down to lawn and flower beds which extend to the south of the property. The front of the property includes a large gravel driveway and parking. The property extends to approximately 3,455 sq ft.Upwick Hall and grounds are accessed off the rural lane from Albury Road, leading into a private driveway to Upwick Hall. The site is bordered by a tree lined entrance with open fields to the south of the site, providing views across the countryside.Upwick Cottage is a Grade II Listed 3 bedroom semidetached dwelling, attached to the end of the East Barn. The property comprises a cloakroom/entrance hall, kitchen with dining space, living room and toilet on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the cottage benefits from an enclosed garden and parking area, as well as a small Granary for additional storage space (which is also Listed). The property extends to approximately 1,060 sq ft.Full planning permission and Listed Building Consent was granted by East Herts District Council on 23rd March 2022 for the change of use and external alterations to the West Barn and alterations to part of the East Barn to form two dwelling houses, use of Cart Shed for parking, associated hard standing for car parking and soft landscaping. The planning application reference number is: 3/21/0490/ful and 3/21/0491/lbc. The planning permission includes pre-implementation and pre-occupation conditions. The East Barn is Grade II Listed and the West Barn is curtilage Listed. Once converted, they will provide 218 sqm (2,346 sq ft) and 224 sqm (2,411 sq ft) of accommodation respectively. Both barns were formally built as agricultural buildings and have since been used as ancillary residential use in relation to Upwick Hall Farmhouse. The stables arranged in a u-shape block were built in the early 1980s.The property also benefits from 10 acres of land surrounding the property in addition to formal gardens and grounds.
£ 2,405,000
Westfield Hall is a significant period house possibly dating from the mid 15th century with later additions probably in the 16th and 17th centuries and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It is likely that the site was fully moated but now it is only partially moated and has a pond in one corner. The property is traditionally constructed with some Tudor brickwork and a timber frame set under a peg tiled roof and is Grade II* Listed, considered to be of architectural and historic interest. In relatively recent time Westfield Hall has benefitted from a programme of careful modernisation and repair, including updating the electrics, all bathrooms and shower rooms have been renewed and there is new plumbing.The entrance hall is currently used as a music room and leads to the drawing room which has wood panelling, an inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove and French doors to the walled garden. The dining room is a room of particular note and has an ancient stone floor, wood burning stove and fully vaulted roof and the excellent kitchen/breakfast room has a four oven Aga, central island, solid oak cupboards and a pantry. On the first floor the dual aspect master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a high quality en suite bathroom with free standing bath and a dressing room. There are five further bedrooms, one currently used as a home office.Outside, there is a range of traditional outbuildings including a garage, store and pottery. Behind the house there is a walled garden of just over one third of an acre with a fountain. A meandering driveway leads past a hard tennis court to the front of the property where there is a generous gravelled parking and turning area.Agents notes: The Grade II* Listing relates to the staircase and Tudor wall paintings. A lightly used footpath runs across the property which is shown on the map and is mainly used by neighbours.
£ 2,500,000
This Grade II* listed family home is steeped in history. Interior designed throughout with wonderful entertainment spaces flowing onto a substantial garden.DescriptionWestfield Hall sits proudly at the head of a long wrought iron gated frontage and driveway with a turning and parking area to the front and side of the house giving access to the garaging.A walled private courtyard topiary garden leads through to the reception hallway which is a grand space with part of an original Tudor staircase remaining. From here you can access the family / playroom, which is a dual aspect room with a wonderful exposed brick historic fireplace as its centrepiece.The drawing room is a sumptuous area, also dual aspect and with a large inglenook period fireplace with wood burner. This room has panelling behind which are concealed various storage areas. Just off here is a further lobby and entrance door providing coat storage and a guest cloakroom.The everyday living area is centred around the open plan kitchen / breakfast room, with its vaulted dining area and a range of bespoke handcrafted units, island unit, dual fuelled Aga and a walk in pantry. This opens into a sunroom which provides additional summer time dining and could potentially provide a link to an indoor leisure complex if required, subject to the necessary permissions. The dining area provides much interest with a dual aspect and high timbered and beamed ceiling. A cupboard here conceals a historic, period staircase.A rear lobby off the dining space provides the everyday entrance for the house and a utility room housing the boilers and space for appliances. Finally, it is just off this lobby you will find the “Brew House” which is used as a magnificent entertainment space with its high vaulted ceiling, feature fireplace and French doors onto the garden.Moving up to the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has an outstanding and beautifully presented en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, which can also be accessed from the landing. Adjacent to this bedroom is a custom fitted dressing room which could provide as a nursery or additional bedroom if required. There are two further bedrooms off the landing, one of which has an en suite bathroom.On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms and an additional bathroom with an interesting vaulted shower area. Some of these rooms enjoy magnificent countryside views towards London. Finally, on the third floor there is an additional room currently used as an office / studio.On the outside, the house sits proudly at the centre of its grounds which extend to just under 3 acres. The immediate gardens around the house are enclosed with a stock brick, listed wall and provide various entertainment areas, a koi pond and shaped flower and shrub borders. Enveloping the walled gardens are the further grounds in which you will find the all-weather tennis court and established fruit orchard and a large pond believed to have been part of an historic moat. Agents note: A public footpath crosses the gardens and driveway near the tennis court but not the walled garden.The outbuildings are extensive and provide a granary currently used as a studio, a further home office / study space with windows overlooking the moat and a range of additional buildings comprising of a stable, workshop and garaging.LocationThe hamlet of Westland Green is a highly regarded area well known for its outstanding beauty and mix of exclusive homes. Local facilities are available at the nearby villages of Much Hadham and Standon which offer a butchers, bakers, a convenience store and a range of public houses.Little Hadham has a primary school and a popular pub, the Nags Head.The market towns of Bishop's Stortford and Hertford offer multiple shopping, sporting facilities, schooling for all ages and main line railway stations. Vehicular access is available nearby to the A10 and the M11 both providing access to the M25 and London to the south with the A1 and Cambridge to the north.Stansted London's third international airport is approximately 8 miles distant. In addition to excellent state schools in the area there is a choice of private schooling at Bishop's Stortford College, St Edmunds College, Heath Mount and Haileybury College.Local golf courses include Bishop's Stortford, Hanbury Manor and East Herts.Square Footage: 5,863 sq ftAcreage:2.9 AcresDirectionsSat nav Postcode SG11 2ALFrom Bishop's Stortford take the A120 west towards Standon and Puckeridge. At the Little Hadham traffic lights turn left towards Much Hadham.Immediately after the Nags Head public house on the right, turn right into Chapel Lane.Take the next left and then turn right into a single track lane which crosses through the Ash Valley Golf Course.As you get to the end of this lane, you will see the gates for Westfield Hall on your left hand side.Additional InfoWestfield Hall is believed in parts to date back to the 15th century and was originally a Hall House.Grade II* listed there is an abundance of original character comprising of wood panelling most of which is original, high beamed ceilings and stunning period Brickwork fireplaces, chamfered crossbeams and some delightful painted panel motifs in some areas.The granary and walled gardens form also part of the listing.Oil fired central heating, under floor heating in parts, private drainage, mains electricity and mains water.
£ 2,500,000
A stunning and bespoke modern home in a secluded, private location.DescriptionWestlands was designed by the local award winning architects Nicolas Tye Associates. Built in 2018 to a minimalist style to an excellent standard with many bespoke finishes and details throughout, the house offers stylish and contemporary living whilst being set in a delightful, private, low maintenance garden of just over 1.25 acres.The house is approached via a discreet, gated frontage off a quiet country lane. The driveway sweeps around to provide parking for numerous vehicles in front of a large double bay open garage, which also has a store room and gardeners WC.The galleried reception hallway enjoys full height windows with panoramic views over the gardens and access to the principal reception rooms. These include a snug / family room to the front of the house and a lounge to the rear, which features a modern wood burner stove as its centerpiece.The main reception room is the everyday hub of the house, with a modern, hi specification kitchen opening into a further dining and lounge area, separated by a central double sided fireplace. Just off the kitchen is a secondary prep kitchen, walk in pantry, utility and guest cloakroom.On the first floor there a four bedroom suites, all en suite and the principal bedroom has a large walk in dressing room. The bathrooms are all finished to a high standard. There are some lovely views from this floor over the gardens and open countryside.The lower ground floor is currently configured with two further bedrooms and a gymnasium - with use of a shower / steam room / WC. The gym is adjacent to the plant room, with the facility to convert this into a Home Cinema set up if required.The gardens have been professionally landscaped and provide year round interest and are designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Sitting within the garden is an outdoor entertainment room ideal for alfresco dining or potential for conversion to a home office.LocationWestland Green is a charming hamlet with a mix of substantial family homes, most of which enjoy substantial gardens.There is a good local community with many of the residents there having lived in the area for sometime.The area is well positioned for access to Bishop’s Stortford which is about 5.5 miles away. Here you will find a wide variety of boutique shops, restaurants and supermarkets.Schooling in this area is well regarded, with local primary schools in Little Hadham, Much Hadham and Albury. Secondary schooling options include Herts and Essex Girls School, The Boys High, St Mary’s Catholic School and Hockerill Anglo European College, which are all in Bishop’s Stortford.There is a good selection of private schooling within a few miles of this house. Bishops Stortford College, St Edmunds, Heathmount and Haileybury are some of the options.Westland Green is surrounded by open countryside and as such, there are some lovely walks to be had locally, using a network of footpaths and bridle ways.The Nags Head public house is just down the hill, a charming country pub with an Indian restaurant built in. The Catherine Wheel and The Brewery Tap in Albury and Furneux Pelham respectively and are also well known for a great Sunday roast.Great Hadham and Ash Valley golf courses are nearby. Great Hadham also has a gym and fitness centre.Square Footage: 6,040 sq ftAcreage:1.26 AcresDirectionsSat nav postcode SG11 2AJ. Please contact our agent before viewing so that we can guide you directly to the house.Additional InfoServicesMains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage.Ground source heating system. Multi room audio system. Lutron lighting.
£ 3,500,000
A stunning and bespoke modern home in a secluded, private location.DescriptionWestlands was designed by the local award winning architects Nicolas Tye Associates. Built in 2018 to a minimalist style to an excellent standard with many bespoke finishes and details throughout, the house offers stylish and contemporary living whilst being set in a delightful, private, low maintenance garden of just over 1.25 acres.The house is approached via a discreet, gated frontage off a quiet country lane. The driveway sweeps around to provide parking for numerous vehicles in front of a large double bay open garage, which also has a store room and gardeners WC.The galleried reception hallway enjoys full height windows with panoramic views over the gardens and access to the principal reception rooms. These include a snug / family room to the front of the house and a lounge to the rear, which features a modern wood burner stove as its centerpiece.The main reception room is the everyday hub of the house, with a modern, hi specification kitchen opening into a further dining and lounge area, separated by a central double sided fireplace. Just off the kitchen is a secondary prep kitchen, walk in pantry, utility and guest cloakroom.On the first floor there a four bedroom suites, all en suite and the principal bedroom has a large walk in dressing room. The bathrooms are all finished to a high standard. There are some lovely views from this floor over the gardens and open countryside.The lower ground floor is currently configured with two further bedrooms and a gymnasium - with use of a shower / steam room / WC. The gym is adjacent to the plant room, with the facility to convert this into a Home Cinema set up if required.The gardens have been professionally landscaped and provide year round interest and are designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Sitting within the garden is an outdoor entertainment room ideal for alfresco dining or potential for conversion to a home office.LocationWestland Green is a charming hamlet with a mix of substantial family homes, most of which enjoy substantial gardens.There is a good local community with many of the residents there having lived in the area for sometime.The area is well positioned for access to Bishop’s Stortford which is about 5.5 miles away. Here you will find a wide variety of boutique shops, restaurants and supermarkets.Schooling in this area is well regarded, with local primary schools in Little Hadham, Much Hadham and Albury. Secondary schooling options include Herts and Essex Girls School, The Boys High, St Mary’s Catholic School and Hockerill Anglo European College, which are all in Bishop’s Stortford.There is a good selection of private schooling within a few miles of this house. Bishops Stortford College, St Edmunds, Heathmount and Haileybury are some of the options.Westland Green is surrounded by open countryside and as such, there are some lovely walks to be had locally, using a network of footpaths and bridle ways.The Nags Head public house is just down the hill, a charming country pub with an Indian restaurant built in. The Catherine Wheel and The Brewery Tap in Albury and Furneux Pelham respectively and are also well known for a great Sunday roast.Great Hadham and Ash Valley golf courses are nearby. Great Hadham also has a gym and fitness centre.Square Footage: 6,040 sq ftAcreage:1.26 AcresDirectionsSat nav postcode SG11 2AJ. Please contact our agent before viewing so that we can guide you directly to the house.Additional InfoServicesMains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage.Ground source heating system. Multi room audio system. Lutron lighting.
£ 3,500,000