Port Hill House

Port Hill House is, without doubt, one of the finest houses in Hertford, dating back to the 17th Century with alterations in the 19th and 20th Century. This Grade II listed house was the home of Thomas Dimsdale, the pioneer of Smallpox inoculation.
It is a wonderful house for entertaining with beautifully proportioned reception rooms, the majority of which enjoy the stunning views over the formal gardens. Of particular note are the panelled dining room and the light and spacious drawing room with glass doors opening up onto the terrace.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged over two floors, with the principal bedroom suite at one end of the house with an extensive dressing area and a large bathroom. There are a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and four further bedrooms, an office and a family bathroom on the second floor.
The house is well set back off the road and approached through electric gates, which lead to a large lawned turning circle and two garages. The south-facing mature gardens are a particular feature of the property, with a delightful Italianate feel. The terrace runs the length of the south facade and the lawn gently slopes down to a well-positioned swimming pool. On either side of the lawn are charming woodland walks and a further garage is positioned a short distance from the house, accessed via a secondary drive.

Port Hill House is situated in an attractive setting on the northwest edge of Hertford. The property is ideally placed within close proximity to Hartham Common Park, with easy access to the A414 and A10, giving access to the M25 and A1(M). Hertford's historic ambiance provides the setting to explore an extensive range of small independent boutiques, shops, and supermarkets and a good range of restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops. There are a number of highly regarded schools close by in both the private and state sectors. Hertford East and Hertford North rail stations are all easily accessible and provide access into London Liverpool Street and Kings Cross. Hertford North mainline station 0.6 miles (London Kings Cross from 57 minutes), Hertford East mainline station 1.3 miles (London Liverpool Street from 49 minutes), Stansted Airport 21.7 miles. All distances and times are approximate.

Council Tax Band: H

Property Reference: BST012160193

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Bishop's Stortford