Back Street, Ashwell, SG7

PROPERTY INSIGHT
Ensum Brown are delighted to offer for sale this superbly presented 5-bedroom detached home in a central position in the sought-after village of Ashwell. This former public house enjoys a substantial amount of character throughout, with accommodation in excess of 2700sq ft, including 4 reception rooms, a large kitchen, a utility room, a study, a basement, 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms and an en-suite to the master, a generous rear garden, a double garage, and off-road parking. 

This stunning property is thought to originally have been a group of farm cottages, bought by John Bailey, an Ashwell builder in 1836. It became a public house which is believed to have taken its name from a steam threshing engine which was possibly located in the garden of a nearby home. In 1886, Fordham’s Brewery took over the premises, and it eventually became part of the Whitbread group in 1962 before closing as a pub in 1993.

With a tidy and pleasant frontage, this lovely home offers excellent kerb appeal, with access around the back to the double garage, offroad parking, and access to the rear garden. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is bright, wide and welcoming, with wood affect flooring, inset lighting, room for furniture, stairs to the first floor, stairs down to the basement, and access through to the downstairs living space, including a large study with an open fireplace, and a cloakroom WC. 

The kitchen is a very good size, enjoying a range of base and wall units, composite worktops, a range cooker, an extractor hood, tiled flooring and splashbacks, LED lighting, and space for a dishwasher, American fridge/freezer and other kitchen appliances. The utility room provides further storage and space for large laundry appliances, and there is also a boot room which provides access to the rear garden. 

The lounge is an exceptional size, benefiting from 4 windows to a triple aspect, a beautiful exposed brick feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove, exposed beams and upstands, carpets, inset lighting, integrated shelving and storage, and ample space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. The family room equally offers a large space to unwind or enjoy time with family, with 3 windows to a front aspect, exposed beams and upstands, beautiful wood affect flooring, a brick surround and option for gas fireplace, flush mount lighting, and lots of space for furniture. Across the hallway, the dining room offers a beautifully bright and airy space, perfect for entertaining guests. It benefits from 2 sets of double French doors to the garden and conservatory, a freestanding wood-burning stove, parquet wood affect flooring, pendant lighting, and space for a large dining setting and storage furniture. The conservatory offers further versatile reception space, enjoying a glorious garden outlook, double French doors to the rear, tiled flooring and lots of room for furniture. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this stunning home continues to impress, with 5 well-proportioned bedrooms, integrated storage to the master and 2 family bathrooms comprising baths with one featuring overhead shower, WCs and hand wash basins. The master bedroom also benefits from having its own en-suite, with a shower, WC and sink. 

Outside, to the rear, the garden is an incredibly good size, fully enclosed by walls and fencing and offering multiple lovely areas and spots to sit on warmer days. It is laid mainly to lawn with block paved patio areas providing ample space for garden furniture, enjoying family meals al fresco or entertaining guests. There are some established borders and beds, full of shrubs, trees and flowers, space for potted plants, access through to the garage, and plenty of scope for new owners to put their own touches on things. Furthermore you have a double garage and driveway for two cars to the rear of the garden.

Contact Ensum Brown today to arrange your private viewing appointment, we assure you will not leave disappointed.

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LOCATION - ASHWELL
Ashwell is a quintessentially English parish village, nestled in north Hertfordshire, 4 miles from the town of Baldock, 7 miles from the town of Royston and 20 miles from the city of Cambridge. It's situated on the chalk scarp on the spring line, and the springs are one of the sources of the River Cam. Residents and visitors can visit the freshwater springs, which are part of a 0.3-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, and enjoy the various opportunities to relax and explore the landscape.

The village has a wealth of well-preserved architecture, spanning several centuries, including St. Mary's Church, dating back to the 14th Century, and the museum, covering all manner of wondrous curiosities relating to the village and its history. There is a thriving community with meetings and activities planned most nights, three pubs, offering a relaxed atmosphere and good food, a dentists surgery, a primary school, a pharmacy, and a variety of shops, galleries and takeaway restaurants.

Ashwell village is also renowned for its peaceful footpath network, perfect for enjoying the countryside, taking long walks with your dog and observing the local wildlife. There are also several successful sports teams for under-12s up to veterans, and many other societies and clubs catering to most interests. The village hall is also available for hire and is well-equipped for a variety of functions.

The village has its own railway station, providing direct links to both Cambridge and London, and the nearby town of Royston also offers further excellent transport links, with a mainline train station offering regular fast services if required. The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

To truly appreciate what this lovely village has to offer, we invite all potential buyers to visit and explore the local area. You won't be disappointed!