Detached house for sale in Hertford SG14, 5 Bedroom

Occupying a large plot approaching half an acre and only 10/15 mins walk of station, a detached former Victorian lodge house of great charm and character with versatile and spacious accommodation. Five bedrooms, Two en suite, 3 Reception rooms, Lovely refitted kitchen/breakfast room, Double garage and a spectacular Tree house!

Description East Lodge is a fine detached Victorian Lodge situated on the western edge of Hertford with a 10-15 minute walk of Hertford North Train Station. Having been greatly improved and enlarged over the years the house now combines the character of the original Lodge with a contemporary feel and provides generous, well proportioned accommodation that the present owners, their family and friends have enjoyed for several years. The house is a great home for entertaining and they have even added a stunning tree house in the garden, with glazed deck from which there are spectacular views. Everything is close to hand, stations, the town and countryside. Whilst set close to the road the house enjoys great privacy and benefits from a large double garage, driveway and parking for multiple cars and is set in a small cul de sac.

Step inside The front door opens into a hallway on the side of the house. From the hallway one enters the impressive refitted kitchen/breakfast room that is fitted in a contemporary style with an extensive range of units and appliances complimented by a central island. The kitchen is lovely and bright with windows to three aspects and is open into the dining/family room. This is a fabulous good size room with fireplace at one end with a large wood burning stove. Windows to two aspects and a glazed doors opening onto the garden ensure this room is bright and spacious, a real family space. Off this room is a study/playroom with fireplace. An inner hallway has a cloakroom off it together with a walk in larder/storage cupboard. The main lounge is a welcoming cosy room with fireplace and windows to two aspects.
Stairs rise from the inner hallway onto a large split level landing. At one end of the house is a large and unique master bedroom suite with attractively fitted en suite, a dressing room and a further walk in wardrobe off. Off the master bedroom is a further easily accessed loft storage room that if required could be converted to provide additional accommodation. There are four further good size bedrooms, one with en suite and a family bathroom.

Step outside The gardens are a particular feature of the property and the plot approaches half an acre. Being well screened from the road by high hedges and trees the garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees with patio areas providing great areas in which to entertain and enjoy the garden. Of particular note is the impressive Tree house with steps leading up to a deck with glazed sides from which one looks over the surrounding area toward Hertingfordbury and across Panshanger Park.