Hertford Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6

An exceptional country home nestled within beautifully landscaped grounds.

Description

The house has been recently renovated and modernized blending timeless exterior charm with an elegant interior, providing a traditional-looking home transformed to offer both style and functionality.
A gated driveway leads to the home’s oak-beamed porch. Upon entering, you're welcomed into a spacious hallway leading to a sitting room, downstairs cloakroom, a dual-aspect office, and dining room. Double doors open into the sitting room, a stunning space nearly 25 feet long, featuring triple-aspect windows, access to the gardens, and a large feature fireplace. Showcasing exquisite detailing including cornicing, paneled walls, and stylish alcove window seating. Leading from the sitting room is the bar, a perfect space for entertaining, with dual-aspect views and direct access to the garden. The dining room, accessible via the hallway or through the sitting room, connects effortlessly to the main patio through full-width bi-fold doors, allowing natural light to flood in. It's a beautifully proportioned room, ideal for informal gatherings and entertaining. Adjacent to the dining room is a open-plan kitchen, fully equipped with high-end appliances and a breakfast bar. There's additional space for informal dining, with wonderful views and direct access to the garden. From the kitchen, a utility room offers practical access to both the garden and the garage. The garage has enough space to accommodate four vehicles and currently includes a cloakroom, storage space, and workshop zones. There is a nearly 30 sq metres outbuilding set within the grounds which can be used as a home office, gym or workshop.
Upstairs there is a galleried landing with built-in storage and provides access to five well-sized bedrooms, the family bathroom, and a southwest-facing roof terrace.
The master suite features extensive fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite. There is a dressing room which leads to a sheltered roof terrace. Four additional bedrooms offer fitted wardrobes, and two benefit from en-suite shower rooms.
The grounds are meticulously landscaped, offering a peaceful and private retreat with several terraces, expansive lawns, an ornamental fountain, a koi pond. The gentle meander of the Chalk Stream enhances the tranquillity of the garden, offering an opportunity for riverside living within your own private sanctuary.

Location

Nearest Railway Stations:
Welwyn North approx. 0.4 miles
Welwyn Garden City approx. 1.3 miles
Harpenden approx. 6.9 miles
St Albans City 7.5 miles

Nearest primary and Secondary Schools:
St John's CofE Primary School approx. 0.03 miles
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School approx 0.5 miles
Waterside Academy approx. 0.5 miles
Monk's Walk School approx. 0.9 miles
Ridgeway Academy approx. 1.2 miles
Stanborough School approx. 2.3 miles

Maran House enjoys a unique position, being in an idyllic countryside setting in the village of Digswell yet within easy reach of multiple transport links. Welwyn North Station is within half a mile from where trains reach London King's Cross in just over approx 30 minutes. The village of Digswell also benefits from local shops, St Johns primary school, the Cowper Arms pub, a tennis club and various other clubs and societies. Welwyn Garden City is a couple of miles away offering a wide and varied range of amenities. You can also walk for miles through the surrounding countryside along the many footpaths and bridleways. Within the area are many state and private schools including Sherrardswood, Haileybury, Duncombe and Heath Mount. The A1(M) links to the M25 and both Luton and Stanstead Airports are within 30 to 40 minutes drive.

Square Footage: 3,467 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres