Description

A fabulous six bedroom Victorian home set within its own compound. Originally built by the family of H.Samuel and later extended and remodelled to a high specification by the current owners. The works have been sympathetically undertaken ensuring that many of the original features remain, whilst incorporating a more modern and contemporary interior. The main home offers vast accommodation of approximately 5,800 sq. ft arranged over three floors. In addition, there is a detached two bedroom annexe (approx. 1,300 sq. ft), heated swimming pool and changing facility and ample garaging.

In brief the accommodation comprises: An impressive entrance hall with stairs down to cellar, drawing room, music room, dining room, incredibly impressive high specification kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cinema room with stairs up to office/bedroom, cloakroom and outside cloakroom. On the first floor there is a large landing which leads to the master suite with its own ensuite and his and her dressing rooms, there are three further bedrooms on this floor, two of which benefit from ensuites and a further family bathroom serves bedroom four. On the second floor, there is a guest suite with dressing room and ensuite, a further double bedroom leading to a dressing room.

Outside, the property is approached via electric gates leading to a long driveway which leads to ample parking for several vehicles. There is a double garage with pool room, further garaging, boiler room and outside WC to the rear. Furthermore, the property enjoys a spacious detached annexe with a sitting room, kitchen/diner, master bedroom with ensuite, a further double bedroom and family bathroom. The grounds are extremely private, mostly laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub borders, mature trees and heated outdoor swimming pool. We also understand that there are passed plans to create an indoor pool with additional entertainment complex (plans available on request).

Highlands is located in the hamlet of Braughing Friars, which is approximately one mile from the village of Braughing and offers all village amenities. St Edmunds college, Bishop’s Stortford College and Heath Mount are all located within easy driving distance and Hanbury Manor and East Herts golf clubs are also nearby.