4 bedroom house

The Property
A delightful Victorian detached residence on a superb PLOT OF 2.34 ACRES WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES including two fenced paddocks, stables, outbuildings and garages.

Copse House dates back to 1874 when it was originally built as two cottages. Subsequently the properties were converted to one residence in the 1970's and later improved and extended to provide what is now an impressive residence with spacious flexible accommodation.

At the rear of the property the grounds open out on to the equine facilities and paddocks, 5 stables (2 brick and 3 timber built), enclosed hard turnout, large two bay barn, a field shelter and additional pole barn. A gated gravel driveway to the side of the property opens to a large parking area for a number of vehicles, and leads to a two car garage/workshop with adjoining double carport. There are three further timber garages, a hay barn and feed storage area and tack room.

Of special interest will be the annex accommodation, which can also be used as part of the main house as a family or games room, or as a guest suite. It has its own wet room/shower room facilities and has separate wheelchair access from outside.

The property itself retains its charm and character and the accommodation includes; Entrance hall, sitting room with snug and feature fireplace, formal dining room, study, superb bespoke fitted kitchen with has an excellent range of hand painted units with granite working surfaces, plus an open plan element on to the conservatory/garden room. In addition there is a utility room, boot room and cloakroom WC. To the first floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, both of which provide en-suite facilities.

Location
The property is situated in this highly sought after Mardley Heath area between Welwyn village and Knebworth. A picturesque setting surrounded by Hertfordshire countryside with beautiful country walks and bridleways.

The mainline rail link and shopping facilities at Knebworth are less than two miles from the property. Knebworth station provides a regular service to London Kings Cross in approximately 25 minutes.

The picturesque and historic Old Welwyn Village High Street has a range of amenities including doctors, dentists, public houses, restaurants, Post office and Tesco Express. Welwyn Garden City town centre is approximately 5 miles away with its mainline stations with fast and frequent services to London Kings Cross and Moorgate. It also offers a range of facilities such as cinema, theatres, gym, cafes, restaurants and shops including John Lewis, Waitrose and the Howard Centre shopping precinct.

There are excellent transport links via road, the A1(M) provides easy access to the M25 intersection and the A414 to the M1.

Entrance Hall
Solid Oak entrance door to entrance hall. Wood effect laminate flooring. Single radiator. Double sockets. Door to study. Stairs to first floor.

Living Room
L-shaped living room and snug. Triple aspect double glazed timber casement windows to front, rear and side aspects. Wood effect laminate flooring. Open feature fireplace with tiled hearth and ornate carved wood surround. TV and satellite cables. Double sockets. Wall light points. Under stairs storage cupboard. Walk thru to guest suite/annex. Second stair case to first floor.

Dining Room
Bay timber double glazed casement window to front aspect. Cast iron feature fireplace. Wall light points. Built in display cabinets

Office / Study
Double glazed timber casement windows. Wood effect flooring. Single radiator. Double sockets. Broadband point.

Guest Living Room
Annex /Family Room. Wood effect laminate flooring. Double radiator. Timber double glazed casement window . Double sockets. French doors to rear garden and driveway with wheelchairs accessible ramp. Door to inner lobby leading to shower room/wet room and door to utility room.

Downstairs Shower
Wet room shower. Low flush WC. Wash basin. Wall mounted shower fittings. Panel bath with mixer taps and hand shower. Towel radiator. Fully tiled walls. Casement window. Extractor fan. Access to ceiling loft storage space.

Kitchen
Bespoke fitted kitchen with an extensive range of solid wood fronted, hand painted, units in cream finish with black Granite work surfaces and splash backs. Duel fuel range oven, LPG gas hob with extractor hood. Butler sink plus second ceramic sink and drainer with mixer taps. White sink unit. Feature central heating radiator. Ceiling downlighters. Ceramic tiled floor. Space for large American style fridge freezer and wine cooler. Part open plan to conservatory. Walk through to Boot Room and downstairs cloakroom.

Boot Room
ceramic tiled floor. Door to cloakroom. Stable door to garden. Double glazed timber casement window.

Downstairs Cloakroom
Corner low flush WC. Ceramic tiled flooring. Heated towel radiator. Wash basin. Timber double glazed casement window.

Utility Room
Fitted wall and base units and Granite work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor. Cupboard housing oil fired central heating boiler. Door to conservatory. Door to lobby and annex. Double glazed door to garden

Conservatory
Victorian style conservatory garden room. Upvc double glazed. Ceramic tiled floor. Two double radiators. Door to utility room. Double doors to garden.

First Floor Landing
Fitted carpet and wood effect flooring.

Bedroom One
Master bedroom with dressing area and large en-suite shower room. Dual aspect double glazed casement windows. Wood effect laminate flooring. Two central heating radiators. Fitted wardrobes and eaves storage. Pull down ladder to loft storage.

En-suite Shower Room
Fully tiled with large corner shower unit. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash basin and Bidet. Skylight window. Programmable underfloor heating.

Bedroom Two
Dual aspect double glazed casement windows. Fitted wardrobes. Two double radiators. Laminate wood effect flooring. Door to bathroom.

Bedroom Three
Double glazed timber casement window to front aspect. Wood effect laminate flooring. Double radiator. Built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Four
Double glazed timber casement window. Wood effect laminate flooring. Single radiator. Loft access with pull down ladder.

Bathroom
Jack and Jill bathroom comprising paneled bath with mixer taps, wall mounted shower fittings and glass shower screen. Wash basin in vanity storage unit. Fully tiled walls and flooring. Double glazed timber casement window. Chrome towel radiator. Extractor fan. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.

Outside
Gravel driveway parking to front of property and gated gravel driveway to the side of the property opening to a large parking area for a number of vehicles.

Two car garage/workshop with power and light and adjoining double timber carport.

Lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs with paved seating area. Garden shed containing outside toilet and hand basin and frost free heater

Enclosed gated equestrian area and buildings including; Two enclosed paddocks with automatic water troughs. 5 stables (2 brick and 3 timber built). Enclosed hard turnout with two bay barn. Field shelter and additional pole barn. Further outbuildings include three further timber garages, a hay barn and feed storage area and tack room, all with power and lighting.

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