Well Cottage 13 Brickendon Lane | Brickendon | Nr Hertford | SG13 8NU
Seller Insight Set in the highly sought after village of Brickendon, Well Cottage is a wonderfully charming and well presented Grade II Listed end of terrace home. “We have loved being the custodians of such a unique property,” the owner says. “It is at one end of a terrace of four houses built around 1913 in the Arts and Crafts style of Sir Edwin Lutyens. It’s quiet and peaceful, and it is set back from the road, but still only three miles away from the county town of Hertford. “Our favourite rooms have to be the dining room where the sun streams through the window, and the lounge with its log burning stove and bifold doors, which open onto the garden. In either Winter or Summer, the living room is just lovely to sit and relax in, and the views out over the fields at the back of the house make it even more perfect. “We have made lots of improvements, such as adding a large shower room upstairs, updating the kitchen, adding a utility room and increasing the size of the lounge, but we are proud as such that we have brought the property into the 21st Century without compromising its history. We have also built a double garage and a summerhouse, which are both in keeping with the cottage.” “The house is also perfect for entertaining,” continues the owner. “We can seat twelve people quite comfortably in the dining room, and the patio is very large, making it ideal for summer barbeques. “Where the garden is concerned, we have built rockeries, planted trees, shrubs, bulbs and flowers to maintain that cottage feel, and the bird feeders in the hedging, close to the back of the house, keep the small birds hidden from view, but we can watch them up close from indoors. It’s a delight to sit there in the summertime, but if you wanted to go into the village, we are only two minutes away from the village green where there is also a village hall and a children’s playground. “The village has a pub and a church, and there are many activities for people to do, such as a book club, a gardening club, and a boules/ pétanque club. Well Cottage and the village of Brickendon have been wonderful places to live over the years. The people are friendly, and the house is a beautiful, historic building. We will miss it very much.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Step inside Well Cottage
Well Cottage is an incredibly beautiful property with many original features and a whole host of sensitively blended modern amenities. The front door is located to the side of the property down a pretty entryway and opens into a hallway with access either side to the dining room and the living room. The ground floor is further comprised of a large lobby area, which provides access to a kitchen with a charming breakfast area that overlooks the garden, a utility room and a generously sized family room with doors leading to the rear garden. For a wonderfully original and characterful property, each room is bright, airy and incredibly comfortable, designed with a modern flair, which remains faithful to the 1920’s building. The living room and dining room share a brick fireplace with log burning stove, plush cream carpets, exposed beams, copious storage space and a wide leaded window to a dual aspect. Similarly to the living and dining rooms, the family room is beautifully designed with a light, comfortable ambience, a large bay window, oak wood floors, a double set of French doors, and a separate side door, both of which provide access to the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast area is beautifully designed with a contemporary feel, featuring white gloss units, oak wood flooring, black marble work surfaces and a full range of integrated appliances, including a double oven and hob.This is a very generous space with access to a utility room, boasting built-in appliances and its own sink, and a fantastic separate breakfast area with a large window to the front aspect, copious storage units and space for a small television. The ground floor also benefits from a ground floor bathroom.This room is ideally positioned with a door close to the dining area, which could be used as occasional bedroom accommodation or secluded guest space, if necessary. Upstairs, Well Cottage continues to provide unique, generous and beautifully presented living space, as well as glorious views to the garden and surrounding countryside.The first floor comprises three large bedrooms with windows to every aspect, ample built-in storage, and a beautiful contemporary bathroom, benefitting from a window to the rear aspect, and a stunning glass double shower, WC and hand basin. The master bedroom is particularly remarkable, enjoying a triple aspect, a vaulted ceiling and a feeling of space and light.
Step Outside Well Cottage
Well Cottage is positioned in a delightful spot, set back from the lane and close to the village green, and enjoys a stunning original frontage, including Dormer windows, thoughtfully tended gardens and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. There is a generous driveway with space for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage. To the rear the property benefits from a large paved patio area, which is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying meals out in the sun. A separate summer house is ideally situated adjacent to the patio and provides additional accommodation or office space. The gardens are truly lovely and feature a rockery, a semi-circular pond and steps leading to a large raised lawn, which is enclosed by carefully tended trees, bushes and shrubbery. Situated 3 miles south of the county town of Hertford and half a mile from Bayford Station (Finsbury Park & Moorgate), Brickendon is an Award Winning East Hertfordshire village, known for its beautiful village green and friendly pub. Brickendon boasts a very active community with several clubs, pubs and activities, and it lies very close to Broxbourne Woods, Hertfordshire’s only National Nature Reserve.
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