mandra barn, stevenage, hertfordshire
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Mandra BarnWood End | Ardeley | Hertfordshire | SG2 7BD
“CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST”
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL BARN CONVERSION INTO A MOST LUXURIOUS,
HIGHLY SPECIFIED CONTEMPORARY HOME THAT OFFERS QUITE
STUNNING LIVING ACCOMMODATION.
The property has been completed and finished to exacting standards making the
best use of light with large windows and bi folding doors, high ceilings and bespoke
full height doors being found throughout the accommodation. The present owners
have spared no expense in creating this magnificent property with fitments including
a superb Poggenpohl kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, bathrooms and shower
rooms with Porcelanosa suites and tiling, underfloor heating by air source heat pump,
Lutron lighting and automatic blinds and limestone flooring in much of the principle
accommodation.
Set in a delightful semi rural but not isolated position in a plot that approaches half
an acre and overlooks countryside. There is also a generous driveway and heritage
style double car port and store room.
Area Information
Wood End is located just a mile or two from the village of Ardeley with a public
house - The Jolly Waggoner, church, farm shop and primary school. More substantial
and comprehensive amenities can be found in the larger towns of Baldock (8 miles),
Hertford (11 miles) and Ware (12 miles) all of which also provide rail connections
to London. (Fast and frequent rail services to London, Kings Cross from Stevenage,
fastest trains are approximately 23 minutes in to London and approximately 20
minutes return to Stevenage).
Throughout the area there are beautiful walks and bridleways. Supermarkets:
Waitrose in Stevenage and Pearces Farm Shop on the A10, Tesco at Baldock and
The Cooperative and Sainsburys in Buntingford.
Entrance Hall
Approached via a bespoke oak and glazed front door into this impressive hallway.
Wall light points, limestone flooring, Inset downlights. Full height double glazed
windows to the front aspect.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a designer suite and tiling. Limestone floor.
Utility Room 12’9 x 6’9 (3.89m x 2.06m)
Wall mounted boiler serving underfloor heating and supplied by an air source heat
pump. Water softener. Limestone flooring. Door to rear. Plumbing for washing
machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom Three
Wall light points. Window to rear. Double wardrobe. Door to:
En Suite Shower Room
Luxuriously appointed and fitted with a designer suite and tiling.
Guest Sitting Room 17’2 x 13’9 (5.23m x 4.19m)
Windows and door to side. TV point. Limestone floor. Oak stairs to first
floor bedroom.
Bedroom Four (First floor) 13’10 x 9’4(4.22m x 2.84m)
Window to front overlooking countryside. Built-in wardrobe and door to:
En Suite Shower Room
Luxuriously appointed and fitted with a designer suite and tiling.
Bedroom Two 12’2 x 9’6 (3.71m x2.90m)
Wall light points. Window to rear. Built-in wardrobe. Door to:
En Suite Shower Room
Luxuriously appointed and fitted with a designer suite and tiling.
Master Bedroom Suite 15’6 x 12’10 (4.72m x 3.91m)
An impressive master bedroom with full height windows to the front aspect and
limestone flooring.
Dressing Room 11’11 x 6’9 (3.63m x 2.06m)
En Suite Bathroom
A spectacular and luxuriously appointed and fitted bathroom with a designer suite
and tiling. Twin basins. Freestanding bath and tap. Large shower cubicle. WC.
Kitchen/Family Living area 47’5 x 16’7 (14.45m x 5.05m)
A wonderful light and spacious room that is split level and arranged into three distinct
areas as follows:
Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Beautifully fitted and forming part of a large open plan living space incorporating
the dining area and family room. The kitchen has been fitted with Poggenpohl
units including electric drawers and Caeserstone worktops with large breakfast bar.
Full height windows to the front aspect with electric blinds. An extensive range of
appliances by Gaggenau including two conventional ovens, a steam oven and a coffee
machine. There is also a wine fridge by SubZero and two conventional fridges, two
chill drawers, ice makers and two freezers. In addition, set into the central island is
a Gaggenau induction hob with extractor above. The sink benefits from a waste
disposal unit and a Zip hot water and chilled water tap.
Family and Dining Area
Forming part of this lovely large room with vaulted ceiling and one wall in glass with
bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens and enjoying views over the surrounding
countryside. Limestone flooring. Chimney with open fireplace.
Sitting Room 20’8 x 17’2 (6.30m x 5.23m)
A lovely room with bi-fold doors and windows overlooking the garden and
countryside beyond. Chimney breast and designer limestone fireplace with gas fire.
TV point. Windows to the front aspect. Door to:
Study 13’11 x 13’10 (4.24m x 4.22m)
Bi-fold doors opening onto and overlooking the garden and countryside beyond.
TV point.
Front Garden, Driveway and Car Port
Mandra Barn is approached off the village green by a small track that leads to a large
gravel driveway that provides parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the heritage
style double car port and store room.
The front garden is a particular feature of the property having been professionally
designed and landscaped. The garden is laid to lawn with slate paved pathways and
patio bordered by a mix of low hedges and bamboo. There is a large pond and
outside lighting.
The Rear Garden
Overall the barn sits on a plot that approaches half an acre. The main garden is laid
to lawn with post and rail fencing and hedges. There is a patio and decking adjoining
the barn and lovely views over countryside.
General Information
Local Authority: East Herts District Council. 01279 655261
Council Tax Band: G
Mains water and electricity are connected.
Private drainage system shared Klargester with the neighbouring property.
Air source central heating boiler serving underfloor heating.
The bathrooms are fitted with Porcelanosa designer suites and tiling. The gas fire is
served by a LPG cylinder.
There is Lutron lighting and electric blinds in principle areas and Cat 5 wiring.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 19.06.2015
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