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Attractive detached village home with beautifully presented accommodation Description A charming and beautifully presented detached village house occupying a delightful position within the sought-after East Hertfordshire village of Brent Pelham, enjoying mature gardens, garaging and versatile accommodation.
Down Hall House is an attractive period-style brick residence offering well-balanced accommodation extending to approximately 1,834 sq ft, complimented by substantial garaging and private gardens.
The property has been thoughtfully updated to create light-filled and practical family living space, whilst retaining a warm and characterful atmosphere throughout.
The ground floor is centred around a large welcoming study leading to a generously proportioned sitting room, where a feature fireplace, bay window and French doors leading to the rear gardens create an excellent principal reception space.
The impressive open-plan dining kitchen provides the heart of the home, fitted with an extensive range of handcrafted bespoke cabinetry, a walk-in larder and a pantry, enjoying direct access to the terrace and gardens, making it particularly well suited to modern family living and entertaining.
A useful boot room, further study and utility area all complete the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom is served by a stylish en suite shower room and benefits from an extensive range of fitted wardrobes.
There are three further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes, which is currently used as a dressing room.
There is a well-appointed family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and separate shower.
Outside, Down Hall House is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to the triple detached garages.
The property enjoys a particularly private setting with mature hedging, established trees and well-maintained lawns creating an attractive and secluded environment.
A paved terrace immediately adjoining the house provides an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
The extensive outbuildings include garaging of approximately 495 sq ft, together with a gym and additional storage, all offering excellent potential for workshop space, hobbies or further ancillary use, subject to any necessary consents.
Location Brent Pelham is a village situated just five miles east of Buntingford, and benefits from a village hall, The Black Horse pub, and St Mary the Virgin Church.
For schooling, the closest primary school is in Furneux Pelham, with additional options in Anstey, Great Hormead and Clavering, and the closest secondary school is available in Buntingford, with further available in Newport, Puckeridge, Bishop's Stortford or Saffron Walden.
The closest train stations to Brent Pelham are Newport (6.9 miles) Bishop's Stortford (10.8 miles) and Royston (11 miles).
For quick journeys into London, Cheshunt (22.9 miles) and Broxbourne (20.7 miles) offer a direct line to London Liverpool Street with journeys taking from 20 minutes.
Royston offers a direct line to Cambridge and London Kings Cross/St Pancras. There are shopping facilities in both Buntingford and Bishop's Stortford, as well as Royston.
All distances and times are approximate. Square Footage: 1,834 sq ft
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