4 Bedroom Manor House For Sale In Hertford

An exclusive and rarely available grade 2* listed Georgian family home offering 4465 square feet of outstanding accommodation that forms part of Bayfordbury Mansion. 

This impressive landmark residence sits in an envious elevated position with stunning panoramic views of the private grounds which are approaching 12 acres along with a further 100 or so acres of national trust woodland and trails to enjoy.

Located just on the outskirts of the county town of Hertford, Bayfordbury Mansion is an exceptional country house with an architectural and historical heritage dating back to the 18th century when the mansion was commissioned by the wealthy London merchant Sir William Baker, who acquired the Bayford estate in 1758.

Step Inside.

Step inside and discover 4465 square feet of fully renovated, high-specification flexible accommodation. The property boasts a stunning array of marble finishes complemented by impressive high ceilings and many original architectural details that speak to its rich history, of particular note is the recently renovated kitchen and the newly fitted fireplaces which act as a centre piece in the main lounge/reception area. This careful restoration creates a perfect harmony between characterful features and a luxurious modern finish throughout. With two generous reception rooms, there is ample space for both formal entertaining and comfortable family living.  The home features four well-proportioned bedrooms and three unique and stylish bathrooms, providing excellent comfort and convenience. Each space has been thoughtfully designed to maximise light and enhance the property’s inherent elegance.  The lower ground floor offers 2100 square feet of superb accommodation comprising of 3 large double rooms, all with en-suites and a smaller 4th bedroom which is currently being used as a laundry room.  Moving upstairs to the ground floor you will find the kitchen, drawing room and dining room which like the rest of this fine home has been finished to exacting standards.

Step Outside.

Accessed via the private electric gates, Bayfordbury Mansion is set back well over 600 meters from the Lower Hatfield Road, a calm and smooth drive up to property is enjoyed with outstanding views of the English countryside on both sides.  There is ample parking with 2 car parks at either end of the mansion and a double garage allocated with this property.  The rear private garden can be accessed via either floor and offers wonderful rear views.  In addition to this is the expansive 12-acre private grounds which provide a serene and exclusive environment to relax and unwind in, furthermore there is around100 acres or so of National Trust woodland and trails to explore.  ”You can walk for hours and never see a soul..”   

Location.

’Bayfordbury Mansion’ is nestled behind private gates on the outskirts of Hertford. This historic country estate offers a tranquil retreat while remaining within easy reach of the county town. Hertford provides a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, and amenities, along with excellent transport links for commuters. The property enjoys a rural position just outside the town of Hertford which offers a broad selection of shops including M&S, supermarkets together with a number of boutique shops, restaurants and rural pubs. Nearby Welwyn Garden City, 6 miles away there is John Lewis. Excellent schooling is available nearby at Heathmount, Haileybury, St Edmunds, Queenswood and Hertford Prep.  International travel is easily accessible with Luton approx.18 miles and Stansted 23 miles. Heathrow and City Airport are approx. 35 miles and can be accessed within an hour.  There is a fantastic selection of golf courses in the area including Essendon, Brocket Hall, Knebworth, East Herts, Hanbury Manor and The Grove Hotel with its championship golf course is less than 20 miles away (approx.).

Other information.

Local authority is East Herts District Council

Mains Electricity 

Mains Drainage (TBC)

GAS/OIL (TBC)

EPC Rating D