2 Lordship FarmhouseWillow Court | Willian | SG6 2AR

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* 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.

Seller InsightThe current owners of this lovely family home were moving into the area from London. They undertook a wide search and visited many towns and villages in the area. After spending several hours wandering around the delightful village of Willian, they stopped for

lunch at one of its friendly gastro pubs and decided that it was here their search for a suitable location would end; they just needed to find the perfect family home in this village.

The village is quite close to several urban conurbations, but has not been ‘swallowed up’ by them and has retained its strong, independent, village atmosphere. However, having the ease of close access to centres such as Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City is most convenient. Excellent schools, theatres, arts centres, restaurants and sports and leisure facilities are all so convenient. Hitchin is the chosen destination for the main line station for journeys into Kings Cross, which take around thirty minutes and the nearby major roads are very easy to access.

Therefore, when the owners discovered this lovely property in such a fabulous location, it ticked all their boxes and they moved to live here in 2010. Built in 1850, and the original farmhouse for the village, it had been renovated some years ago. However, the new owners have considerably enhanced their home and systematically worked from room to room to refurbish and reorganise their internal layout; although still allowing further enhancement to be tailored to the purchaser’s choice. The result of their attention to detail being a home with a design which provides an ideal layout for contemporary living.

Favourite Room: A part of the construction project was to create a large, sociable, dining/reception room. Part of the room has a designated play area but, the layout is such that, when guests arrive for supper, the subdued lighting comes into operation and it transforms into an elegant, atmospheric, dining room.

Favourite aspect of the grounds or surrounding area: To rear of the house there is a traditional courtyard on which other properties are set. This provides a friendly independent, unique, community, but one where individual privacy is carefully maintained.

Memorable event (or if that’s not possible, another favourite room): The snug is a favoured room. It is warm and cosy and looks out onto the garden creating the perfect room for quiet relaxation after a busy day.

What they’ll miss most/why they are leaving: There will be so many happy memories for the owners to take away. Walking through the local countryside, enjoying meals in either of the two popular pubs or, maybe, just walking through the pretty village enjoying its unique friendliness.

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Lordship Farmhouse is a very special, three bedroom, terraced character home and is an absolute must view. This stunning home is far from what you would expect when thinking of a terraced property. This property is quite literally everything couples or families may want from their country property. It has it all, original features including sash windows and character high ceilings, a beautiful courtyard setting with views to countryside and a more than generous garden.

This property is located in one of the area’s most sought after villages, Willian. Known for its picturesque village image, Willian is perfectly setup up for your country living but benefits from just six or seven-minute drive to Hitchin train station and the thriving town, making it incredibly easy to commute to London or Cambridge. Willian also benefits of a multi award-winning gastro pub, The Fox, and The Greenway, 13.4 miles of beautiful surrounding country walks.

The property is part of a stunning red brick farmhouse dating to 1850 and set in a courtyard with further barn conversions. The courtyard is superbly landscaped with maintenance taken care of by the occupants of the converted barns. To note there are no service or maintenance charges with this property. Parking is more than adequate with two allocated spaces and the means of parking right outside the front door if needed.

Everything about the property is in keeping, from the timber front door giving you access to the property to the two further stable doors providing access to the rear garden. The hallway is a great communal space and the starting point for the character to the property. With high ceilings and large sash windows,

many of which benefit from refurbishment, natural light floods all rooms, really amplifying the sense of space. The recently converted/extended dining area is an ideal place for spending either formal or informal time together. This room is dual aspect taking advantage of the gorgeous outlook from both the courtyard at the front and countryside at the rear. This room really is testament to the rest of the property, brilliantly advertising its features. Throughout you can see how the current owners have lovingly updated the property, wonderfully bringing it up to date but making sure everything is very in keeping with the buildings origins. Even the recently refurbished bathroom has perfectly selected sanitary ware and tiling to compliment the property.

All three bedrooms are of great size and the whole of the upstairs continues the theme of space and light. The landing is typically well proportioned for a farmhouse and provides plenty of space with a further walkway to one of the bedrooms and bathroom. Not just having all rooms immediately off of a small tight space at the top of the stairs.

An area that can be forgotten in today’s modern lifestyle requirements is the garden but this one really cannot be overlooked. A rarely seen size by today’s properties standards and at this price the garden is a tremendous size and still possesses character. A long rectangular lawn is framed by feather edge fencing and rear brick wall. Immediately exiting from the properties rear stable door occupants step out on to a raised decking area, perfect for outside breakfast or evening dining in the summer.

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Lordship Farmhouse is a brilliant example of a character home with superb original features with the benefit of being lovingly updated by the current owners. We cannot stress how much we recommend viewing of this wonderful home.

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Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 5488780 Registered Office: Wellingtonwise Independent Estate Agents Ltd., Market Road, St.Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 5YZ. Printed 07.03.2016

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Fine & CountryTel: +44 (0)1462 222555 hitchin@fineandcountry.com43 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BY

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