- For Sale
- Guide price 3,100,000 GBP
- Build Size: 3,944 ft2
- Land Size: 6,169 ft2
- Bedroom: 5
- Bathroom: 3
A magnificent village house with secondary accommodation set in delightful formal gardens
Townsend House is a delightful family home built in the mid-20th century with later additions. The house sits in around 2.57 acres of grounds positioned at the head of a long drive and enjoys elevated views over the surrounding countryside. The house benefits from well-proportioned interiors which are well arranged offering flexible accommodation for family living and ideal for entertaining, including a large dining room and drawing room as well as a well-positioned kitchen/ breakfast room, with snug off. The bedroom accommodation is light and spacious, comprising a principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room, a principal guest suite with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms (one presently used as a study) and family bathroom. The first floor enjoys delightful views over the immaculate formal gardens.OutsideThe house has two entrances, one off Lucas Lane and the other off Ashwell Street. The principal drive leads up to a large parking area at the front of the house as well as the rear courtyard, with its extensive garaging, gardener's room and boiler room. Within the courtyard there is also a two bedroom annexe (see enclosed floorplans). The gardens are a particular feature of the property, having been beautifully maintained over the years. To the east of the house is a charming walled garden, with swimming pool, orchard and extensive vegetable patch, surrounded by beautifully manicured box hedging and a greenhouse to one side. The principal part of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, enjoying magnificent views.Additional InformationMobile Coverage:Please look at the Ofcom website for more information
Townsend House is beautifully positioned in the heart of the sought after village of Ashwell (originally an Anglo-Saxon market town) which is today a thriving community with numerous sporting, social and cultural organisations.Shopping in the village, including general store, delicatessen, post office, baker, butcher and chemist with a more extensive range of facilities including restaurants in nearby Baldock, Royston, Hitchin and Letchworth.A1 (M) giving direct access to London and the M25, which in turn connects with the M40 and M4 to Heathrow.Ashwell & Morden station (London Kings Cross from around 42 minutes)There is a highly regarded village primary school and an excellent choice of state and private schools in Hitchin, Letchworth and Cambridge. The village is surrounded by numerous footpaths and byways and golf courses include Chesfield Downs Letchworth Golf Club Royston Golf Club(Times and distances are approximate)
Townsend House is a delightful family home built in the mid-20th century with later additions. The house sits in around 2.57 acres of grounds positioned at the head of a long drive and enjoys elevated views over the surrounding countryside. The house benefits from well-proportioned interiors which are well arranged offering flexible accommodation for family living and ideal for entertaining, including a large dining room and drawing room as well as a well-positioned kitchen/ breakfast room, with snug off. The bedroom accommodation is light and spacious, comprising a principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room, a principal guest suite with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms (one presently used as a study) and family bathroom. The first floor enjoys delightful views over the immaculate formal gardens.OutsideThe house has two entrances, one off Lucas Lane and the other off Ashwell Street. The principal drive leads up to a large parking area at the front of the house as well as the rear courtyard, with its extensive garaging, gardener's room and boiler room. Within the courtyard there is also a two bedroom annexe (see enclosed floorplans). The gardens are a particular feature of the property, having been beautifully maintained over the years. To the east of the house is a charming walled garden, with swimming pool, orchard and extensive vegetable patch, surrounded by beautifully manicured box hedging and a greenhouse to one side. The principal part of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, enjoying magnificent views.Additional InformationMobile Coverage:Please look at the Ofcom website for more information
Townsend House is beautifully positioned in the heart of the sought after village of Ashwell (originally an Anglo-Saxon market town) which is today a thriving community with numerous sporting, social and cultural organisations.Shopping in the village, including general store, delicatessen, post office, baker, butcher and chemist with a more extensive range of facilities including restaurants in nearby Baldock, Royston, Hitchin and Letchworth.A1 (M) giving direct access to London and the M25, which in turn connects with the M40 and M4 to Heathrow.Ashwell & Morden station (London Kings Cross from around 42 minutes)There is a highly regarded village primary school and an excellent choice of state and private schools in Hitchin, Letchworth and Cambridge. The village is surrounded by numerous footpaths and byways and golf courses include Chesfield Downs Letchworth Golf Club Royston Golf Club(Times and distances are approximate)
