Three bedroom barn conversion in Cottered near Stevenage, Hertfordshire
17th century Grade II listed barn, newly converted to a very high standard with a ground source heat pump and high levels of insulation, situated on the edge of the much sought after East Hertfordshire village of Cottered near Stevenage and within easy commuting distance of London
SURROUNDED BY OPEN COUNTRYSIDE BUT ONLY 35 MILES FROM CENTRAL LONDON - LESS THAN ONE HOUR COMMUTING.
A rare opportunity to purchase a stunning Grade II listed barn conversion, finished to a high standard. This three bay oak framed barn was originally built in the 17th century. It has now been sympathetically extended and is presently nearing completion.
The barn is now a highly energy efficient conversion. It has a ground source heat pump supplying hot water and underfloor heating, a wood burning stove and high levels of insulation. There is also planning permission for solar panels.
Painstakingly converted, it offers a remarkable blend of original and bespoke design features infused together with a contemporary style. The barn is externally clad in timber weatherboard over soft red brick plinth and finished with hand made clay tiled roof.
The Barn comes with 10 year NHBC warranty from date of completion.
Location
Excellently located for a number of major transport links, six miles from A1(M) and Stevenage mainline station (24 mins. to London, Kings Cross and St Pancras International) giving mainline connections to Scotland, the north and European cities. Luton Airport, Stansted Airport and Cambridge City are all within 30 mins.
The property is located on the edge of Cottered a small village situated some three miles west of Buntingford, where there are a range of shopping facilities, schools, leisure, doctors, pubs and restaurants.
Nearby Stevenage and Letchworth Garden City boasts extensive shopping facilities, schools, a leisure complex, theatre and arts centre and the mainline stations to London's Kings Cross and St Pancras International.
Accommodation
The internal accommodation is approx 150 square metres - mainly on the ground floor
The accommodation comprises:
Open plan living / dining / kitchen area with a stunning double height (seven metre) vaulted oak beamed ceiling. The kitchen features a five burner LPG / dual fuel range cooker, integrated appliances and granite work surfaces.
Three large double bedrooms, all with bathroom / en-suite shower rooms
Master bedroom (5.2m x 3.8m) - window to front, vaulted ceiling with exposed oak purlins
Bedroom two (4.5m x 3.7m) - French doors to rear
Bedroom three (3.7m x 3.4m) - roof light window with vaulted oak beamed ceiling
Ground floor cloakroom / WC & utility room
Outside
The barn is situated on a plot of approx. 850 square metres. The good sized gardens has views over open countryside.
Parking for several cars including detached double garage, built in similar style to the main barn with store room / office over.
Features
Ground source heat pump providing low cost hot water and underfloor heating
Wood burning stove
High levels of insulation
Planning permission for solar panels.
