Maison, Cottered, Buntingford, Hertfordshire

The Old Rectory provides over 5,500 sq ft of elegant accommodation, arranged mainly across two generous floors. Anthony Trollope is believed to have stayed in The Old Rectory, once the home of his grandfather a former Rector of the village.

A splendid reception hall sets the tone, with tiled flooring, high ceilings and cornicing continuing throughout the ground floor. The principal reception rooms comprise a sitting room and drawing room, linked by a wide, squared archway to create an ideal semi open-plan entertaining space. Both feature wooden flooring and tall, south-facing sash windows overlooking the garden, while the sitting room is centred around an impressive marble fireplace. A further reception room is currently used as an office.

To the rear, a magnificent open-plan kitchen has been extended to create a sleek, contemporary living space. Full-height glazing, including sliding and French doors, floods the room with natural light and opens onto the garden. The kitchen itself includes a central island, integrated appliances and a four-oven Aga, with space for dining and informal seating. A walk-in glazed and air conditioned larder, utility room and cellar provide additional storage and practicality.

A sweeping staircase rises to a galleried landing leading to five well-presented double bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys panoramic garden views, with an open en suite with bath, walk in shower and twin basins, alongside a bespoke dressing room. A second bedroom is en suite, with a family bathroom and separate shower room serving the remaining rooms.

Agent note: The property has a current insurance claim for moderate movement.