About this property

Detailed Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a most impressive four double bedroom detached residence set within private grounds extending
to approximately 0.5 acres, together with a detached double garage and orchard. The well presented and versatile accommodation
extends to approximately 1813 sq. ft. over two floors, with the added flexibility of ground floor living if required. Furthermore, the
property is well positioned for access to nearby towns, with mainline rail services available from both Royston and Bishop's Stortford, offering regular direct links to London King's Cross and London Liverpool Street respectively.

Location

Pump Hill is situated within the highly regarded and picturesque village of Brent Pelham, positioned in East Hertfordshire close to
the Cambridgeshire border. The village lies via road links approximately 11 miles south of Royston, around 4.5 miles east of Buntingford, 9 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford and approximately 20 miles south of Cambridge, offering a desirable rural setting within convenient reach of nearby towns and cities.

Transport links are well catered for. Road access is available via the nearby A10 and A505, providing routes to Royston, Buntingford, and Bishop's Stortford, with onward connections to the M11 and A1 (M). Mainline rail services are available from both Royston and Bishop's Stortford, offering regular direct services to London King's Cross and London Liverpool Street respectively, together with access to Stansted Airport for international travel.

Local amenities reflect the village's rural character and include a public house, parish church, and village hall, with a wider range of shops, services, and leisure facilities available in nearby Buntingford, Royston, and Bishop's Stortford, all of which are within convenient driving distance. The surrounding countryside provides a key lifestyle benefit, with an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways offering excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation.

Educational provision is available within the surrounding area, with primary schooling in nearby villages and secondary education in Buntingford, Royston, and Bishop's Stortford. In addition, a number of highly regarded independent schools are accessible across the wider region, including those in Cambridge and Hertfordshire.

Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALLWAY

With entrance door, windows to the side aspect, wood effect flooring, bespoke fitted unit with double cupboard and drawers, door to guest cloakroom, dining room and step down to living room

LIVING ROOM
With windows to the front and rear aspect, Stovax wood burning stove with stone hearth, surround and mantle, engineered oak flooring, French doors to the garden

DINING ROOM
With window to the side aspect, wood effect flooring, Jotul wood burning stove with stone hearth and wooden mantle, window seat with built in storage cupboards below, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, bespoke fitted unit with eye and base level storage cupboards, part panelled feature walls, door to kitchen breakfast room and inner hallway

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM
With window to the rear aspect, range of matching eye and base level units, granite counter with inset double butler sink, L shaped wooden counter, metro tiled splashback, space for freestanding appliances including Rangemaster oven with extractor hood over, dishwasher, washing machine and American style fridge freezer, integral under stairs storage cupboards, wood effect tiled floor, door with stairs to the first floor and door to gazebo seating area

GUEST CLOAKROOM
With low level wc with eco flush button, vanity unit with inset wash basin with chrome mixer tap over, wood effect flooring

INNER HALLWAY
With window to the front aspect, doors to

BEDROOM THREE
With Windows to the side and rear aspect, Window seat with built in storage cupboards below, fitted double wardrobe, feature fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle

BATHROOM
With window to the side aspect, traditional suite comprising; low level wc, freestanding bath with drencher head shower over and wash stand with inset basin, part tiled walls, wood effect flooring, chrome heated towel rail

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With doors to

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
With window to the front and rear aspect, Juliette balcony overlooking garden, fitted wardrobes, feature wood panelled wall, door to

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
With window to the rear aspect, traditional suite comprising; low level wc, pedestal wash basin, freestanding bath with telephone style mixer tap over and glass and chrome shower cubicle, oak flooring, part panelled walls

BEDROOM TWO
With window to the side and rear aspect, loft access via hatch, door to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With window to the rear aspect, suite comprising; low level wc with eco flush button, wall mounted wash basin and shower enclosure with glass and chrome door, part panelled walls, tiled floor

OUTSIDE
The front boundary is defined by a mature hedgerow, with an opening leading to a large paved driveway providing access to the double garage. In addition, a gated courtyard garden features a selection of well stocked planted beds, with a central pathway leading to the entrance door. The frontage is further enhanced by a well maintained lawn and a secondary gravel driveway, which leads to an additional gated parking area. The mature and thoughtfully landscaped rear garden creates a strong sense of tranquillity and seclusion, enjoying a southerly aspect. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden incorporates a variety of seating areas, including a gazebo accessed via French doors from the kitchen/breakfast room, together with a further patio terrace accessed from the living room. Composite steps lead to an elevated gravel pathway beneath a large pergola, centred around a raised pond constructed from timber railway sleepers. The lawn is bordered by an impressive range of well stocked beds with mature shrubs and trees, backing onto open countryside. Furthermore, the lawn leads through to a private orchard featuring a selection of fruit trees. Additionally, the property benefits from a comprehensive range of outbuildings, including a summer house, potting shed, storage sheds, log store, and workshop. Further practical features include external power points, lighting, outside taps, and gated side access.

Business Rates

The property may benefit from Small Business Rates Relief which may reduce the rates payable. Please contact the agents for more information.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents Brown&Co.