Waterford Common, Waterford, Hertford, SG14
- Land size
- 2.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Exceptional eco-designed 4-bedroom detached family home
- Energy-efficient eco home with air source heat pump & underfloor heating
- Set within nearly 2.5 acres of private, elevated countryside grounds
- Landscaped gardens with feature lighting for evening entertaining
- Second stable block with scope for annexe, gym or studio (STPP)
- Strong multigenerational living and conversion potential
- Three Longcross stables, 2 further stables, paddocks, tack & feed room
- 20M x 40M Outdoor Sand & Rubber Surface Ménage
- Close to outstanding schools and private schools
- Excellent transport links: Station 1.4 miles, train to London 40 Minutes
Description
Exceptional Country Residence with 2.5 Acres, Equestrian Facilities & Excellent London Connectivity
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated country residence set within approximately 2.5 acres of private grounds, complete with extensive equestrian facilities, versatile outbuildings and excellent commuter links to London.
Positioned within a highly desirable rural setting close to Hertford, this outstanding home offers the perfect balance of countryside living and modern convenience. Ideal for families relocating from London, the property combines space, privacy, highly regarded schooling and a superb lifestyle opportunity within easy reach of the capital.
Modern Country Living at Its Finest
The property has been thoughtfully designed to combine elegant contemporary design with practical family living. The heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining/living space featuring premium finishes, high-specification appliances and expansive glazing that floods the interior with natural light. The result is a sophisticated yet welcoming environment equally suited to everyday family life and large-scale entertaining.
Additional accommodation includes
Elegant formal lounge. Versatile reception room ideal as a home office, playroom or potential annexe space. Practical boot room, perfectly suited to country and equestrian living.
Underfloor heating throughout and an energy-efficient air source heat pump provide year-round comfort.
Spacious Family Accommodation
The first floor offers beautifully proportioned accommodation comprising:
Impressive principal suite with dressing room, luxury en-suite and far-reaching countryside views. Three further double bedrooms, additional en-suite bedroom. Flexible landing area ideal as a study, reading space or homework station
Every room has been designed to maximise light, space and views across the surrounding grounds.
Outstanding Equestrian & Lifestyle Facilities
One of the property's defining features is its exceptional outdoor infrastructure, offering rare flexibility for equestrian enthusiasts and lifestyle buyers alike.
Set within approximately 2.5 acres, the grounds include:
Five-stable block
Tack room
Secure paddocks
40m x 20m all-weather ménage
Direct access to surrounding countryside and riding routes
The facilities are ideal for private equestrian use while also offering potential for a range of alternative lifestyle opportunities.
The outbuildings may also lend themselves to further adaptation (subject to the necessary consents), including:
Annexe accommodation
Home office or creative studio
Gym or wellness space
Games room or entertaining barn
Outdoor Living & Privacy
The gardens and grounds provide a wonderful sense of privacy and freedom, with open countryside views creating a peaceful backdrop to everyday life.
Whether enjoying outdoor entertaining, family gatherings or simply the tranquillity of the surrounding landscape, the property offers a lifestyle rarely found within such convenient reach of London.
Location – Country Living with Capital Connections
Situated within the highly sought-after SG14 area near Hertford, the property enjoys an enviable position combining rural charm with excellent connectivity.
Nearby rail services provide access into London in approximately 40–50 minutes, making the property particularly attractive for professionals seeking a better work-life balance without sacrificing accessibility.
The area is also renowned for its educational provision, with access to a number of highly regarded schools including:
Richard Hale School
Presdales School
Simon Balle School
Bengeo Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Haileybury
Vendor Position
The vendors have identified a property they have long admired, which has recently returned to the market and is available chain-free. To place themselves in the strongest possible position to secure their onward purchase, they have taken the decision to offer their home at a newly reduced asking price.
The property itself has already demonstrated strong market appeal, having successfully secured buyers on three separate occasions. Most recently, the sale progressed through surveys and due diligence before the transaction was unable to proceed when a significant element of the purchaser's funding unexpectedly fell through.
This combination of a newly reduced asking price, motivated vendors and a chain-free onward purchase creates an outstanding opportunity for a committed buyer to acquire a substantial country residence in one of Hertfordshire's most desirable locations.
Properties offering this combination of land, equestrian facilities, modern specification, privacy and London accessibility are seldom available. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, versatility and lifestyle on offer.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
55 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bengeo Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 449
- Type
- Community school
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 156
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stapleford Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 82
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mill Mead Primary Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Sele School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Academy converter
- Richard Hale School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Simon Balle All-Through School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,617
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Chauncy School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,515
- Type
- Academy converter
- Presdales School2.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,167
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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