2 Bed Apartment For Sale

A substantial and characterful ground floor apartment in a stunning converted mansion house, with direct access to the private landscaped gardens


Description

This stunning ground floor apartment offers access onto the communal grounds from the principal reception room, which is open plan with the luxurious fitted kitchen.

The main bedroom suite features a dressing area and sumptuous en suite bathroom, with the second bedroom having use of the main bathroom.

This period detached Manor House is steeped in history and is Grade II listed. Adjoining the East Herts Golf Course, the apartments here have been converted by Distinction Homes to a very high standard offering well-proportioned living spaces, good sized bedrooms and wonderful communal entrance.

Retaining much of the original character of the era, each apartment at Hamels Park is completely unique and come with reserved parking spaces and with visitor parking available.

The Hamels estate lands were formerly owned by King Henry VIII and passed over to the English nobility in 1534. The mansion house itself was built in 1580 by John Brograve and has a very rich history. This Elizabethan mansion has, over time, had Georgian extensions and later additions and now offers a unique, modern living experience.

The properties benefit from bespoke Italian designed, contemporary kitchens with high quality quartz stone worktops and a range of appliances by De Dietrich. The sleek appliances offer everything you would expect including integrated oven and microwave, dishwasher, ceramic hob, fridge freezer and washing machine/ tumble dryer.

The contemporary feel continues in the designer luxury en-suites and bathrooms with stylish fittings, such as bespoke vanity units with integrated lighting, double ended egg baths (in selected apartments) and large walk in showers with bespoke frameless glass sliding screens.

Residents benefit from the use of a private 3 acre parkland which adjoins and looks over East Herts Golf Club.

AGENTS NOTE: Each apartment is wired for a number of AV connections, with remote access CCTV installed and individual fire and intruder alarms as standard for security and peace of mind.

Location

The apartments are located within the peaceful setting of Hamels Park but benefits from being 4 miles from the market town of Buntingford and 8 miles from Ware which enjoy a great café culture as well as an abundance of boutique shops, pubs and restaurants for residents to enjoy close to home.

Buntingford also benefits from a Sainsbury’s Local and Co-op supermarket.

There is also Pearce's Farm shop a mile away with locally sourced produce as well as pick your own Strawberries and Raspberries in season.

Excellent rail connections to London and Cambridge are available at Ware, Stevenage, Royston and Hertford.

Square Footage: 1,317 sq ft

Leasehold with approximately 990 years remaining.



Directions

SAT NAV POSTCODE SG9 9NA

Hamels Park is located just off the A10. Just north of the A10 / A120 roundabout, take the second turning on the left, just after the entrance for East Herts Golf Course onto Hamels Lane. Turn left just up this land and the drive will lead you to the front of the mansion.


Additional Info

Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness and 2nd Baron Furness, was a prominent member of society and chairman of his father’s successful iron and steel shipbuilding company, Furness Withy. By the end of World War I, Marmaduke Furness had amassed a fortune that had ranked him as one of the world’s sixth richest men. Furness purchased Hamels Mansion in 1919, adding to an already impressive portfolio of country houses. He owned the mansion and grounds for over a decade.

As of Jan 2023 Service charge approx £5018.44 for year ending 31 Dec 2023 - can be paid monthly