Old Hall GreenWare, Hertfordshire, SG11 1DY

Little Orchard is a handsome, characterful country house with distinctive leaded light windows, part-tiled elevations and an Edwardian-style appearance, set within mature landscaped grounds of just under 2.3 acres adjoining open countryside.

Extending to approximately 4,393 sq ft of internal accommodation, with further outbuildings, the house offers generous family living, a self-contained integral annexe, equestrian facilities, a tennis court and scope for sensitive updating. Offered for sale chain free.

Approached within a mature country setting, Little Orchard presents an immediately appealing first impression, with its red brick and tiled elevations, decorative gables, leaded light windows and tall chimneys giving the house a strong sense of period character. The gardens frame the house beautifully, with established planting, lawned areas and terraces creating an attractive outlook from the principal rooms.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway, setting the tone for a substantial family home with well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. From here, the principal reception space is the triple aspect drawing room, a particularly inviting room with a large fireplace and wide views over the gardens. Its scale and outlook make it ideal for both formal entertaining and relaxed family use.

A separate dining room sits well positioned for entertaining and connects naturally with the kitchen. The bespoke fitted kitchen forms the heart of the house, arranged around an island unit and featuring an Aga, with space for informal family life and everyday living. The ground floor also includes a guest cloakroom and practical ancillary space.

A notable feature of Little Orchard is the self-contained integral annexe, which can be accessed either from the main house or independently. This flexible suite includes a bedroom, wet room, kitchenette and further reception room, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guests, staff accommodation or additional entertainment space.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite. The bedrooms are well arranged and enjoy attractive views over the surrounding countryside and gardens. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and an additional bathroom, creating excellent flexibility for larger families, visiting guests, home working or hobbies.

Outside, the grounds are a major asset. Extending to just under 2.3 acres, the gardens are mature, landscaped and adjoin open countryside, giving the property a private and rural feel. A tennis court and pavilion provide excellent recreational space, while a separate garden area with its own access contains a greenhouse, shed and garage.

For those with equestrian interests, there are five stables and a tack room. Additional paddock land adjoining the garden may be available to rent from St Edmund’s College, subject to separate negotiation.

Little Orchard is offered to the market chain free. The house would now benefit from sensitive updating and modernisation, giving a purchaser the opportunity to enhance a substantial and characterful country home in a sought after East Hertfordshire setting.

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