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About
Swan Cottage presents a rare opportunity to create your own detached home, set within idyllic riverside gardens along the beautiful River Mimram, just a short drive from Welwyn North Station.
The property is currently a one-bedroom, single-storey dwelling.
The owner holds a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming it as a separate dwelling (not an annexe), along with council-approved permitted development plans to add a second storey and extend the ground-floor footprint.
Once completed, the property will offer two bedrooms on the first floor, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, as well as a separate family bathroom.
The ground floor will comprise a kitchen/dining room, utility room, sitting room, study, and downstairs cloakroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a large gravel driveway providing parking for three cars, along with a separate fenced area housing the Klargester system.
Opposite the house, a gate leads to the delightful riverside gardens, a standout feature of the property offering a tranquil setting with a jetty, perfect for relaxing or entertaining family and friends.
The property also enjoys riparian (fishing) rights, with the boundary extending to the midpoint of the river.
Both the driveway and garden are accessed via a shared gravel lane leading into the hamlet, with the owner contributing 33% towards its occasional maintenance.
The property is being offered with no onward chain.
Value & comps
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Returns
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