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Guide Price£1,250,000

Mimram Cottage, 2, Poplars Green, Hertford, SG14

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Detached period cottage set within approximately 4 acres of mature gardens and grounds
  • Approximately 1,429 sq ft of beautifully presented character accommodation
  • Detached annexe (368 sq ft) offering versatile home office, studio, gym or guest accommodation potential (STPP)
  • Three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite bathroom
  • Wealth of original period features including exposed beams, brick fireplaces and wood-burning stove
  • Country-style shaker kitchen with traditional oil-fired Aga
  • Extensive gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles
  • Stunning rural location surrounded by open Hertfordshire countryside, moments from Tewinbury Farm
  • Excellent access to Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, mainline stations and the A1(M), A414 and M25
  • Rare opportunity to acquire a charming country home combining period character, privacy and exceptional commuter convenience

Description

Occupying an exceptional rural setting surrounded by glorious Hertfordshire countryside, Mimram Cottage is a beautifully presented detached period home offering approximately 1,429 sq ft of character accommodation, complemented by a substantial detached annexe extending to a further 368 sq ft, all set within magnificent mature gardens and grounds approaching 4 acres.

Positioned on the highly regarded edge of Hertford, between Hertford and Welwyn Garden City, this charming home successfully combines the peace and tranquillity of country living with excellent access to nearby towns, commuter links and some of Hertfordshire's finest countryside. The ever-popular Tewinbury Farm is quite literally moments away, offering renowned restaurants, boutique accommodation, beautiful walks and a vibrant social destination throughout the year.

The property immediately impresses with its traditional façade, generous gravel driveway and detached weatherboarded annexe, all framed by beautifully established gardens.

Internally, the cottage retains an abundance of original character, including exposed timbers, brick fireplaces and wonderful period detailing throughout. The welcoming sitting room is centred around an impressive inglenook-style fireplace complete with wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting heart to the home.

The separate dining room provides an elegant entertaining space, enjoying exposed beams, bespoke cabinetry and a charming feature fireplace, whilst the beautiful country-style kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with an extensive range of shaker units, quality work surfaces and an oil-fired Aga, perfectly complementing the character of the property. A separate study offers an ideal home office or snug, whilst a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor continues the cottage's charm, offering three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys fitted storage together with its own en-suite bathroom, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

A particular feature of the property is the detached annexe, providing highly versatile accommodation. Currently arranged as a spacious utility and hobby room with a large first-floor studio/storage room, the building offers excellent potential for those seeking a home office, gym, guest accommodation or further ancillary living space, subject to any necessary consents.

Externally, Mimram Cottage enjoys grounds that are every bit as impressive as the house itself. Extensive lawns stretch away from the property towards beautiful wildflower meadows and open countryside, creating an exceptional sense of space, privacy and tranquillity. Mature specimen trees, established planting and a delightful covered entertaining terrace provide wonderful spaces for both family life and outdoor entertaining, whilst the detached outbuilding sits discreetly within the gardens.

The generous gravel driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles alongside the detached annexe.

Despite its idyllic rural setting, the property remains exceptionally well connected. Hertford offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with both Hertford North and Hertford Eaststations providing services into London Moorgate and Liverpool Street respectively. Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn North stations are also easily accessible, offering fast services to London King's Cross in around 30 minutes, making the property ideal for commuters. The A1(M), A414 and M25 are all within convenient reach, providing excellent road links across Hertfordshire and into London.

Mimram Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire an elegant period home occupying one of East Hertfordshire's most picturesque countryside settings, offering timeless character, versatile accommodation and exceptional gardens, all within easy reach of both Hertford and Welwyn Garden City.

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Kitchen

Utility Room

Dining room

Living room

Study

Storage Room

Parking - Driveway

Disclaimer

These particulars are intended as a guide only and do not form part of any contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation are provided in good faith but should not be relied upon as statements of fact.

Prospective purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of these details.

Morgan Alexander has not tested any services, equipment or facilities and purchasers or tenants are advised to verify these independently.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-07-15

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£312,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,294 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
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
Driveway
Garden
Private 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

20 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    122
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Springmead Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    248
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Watchlytes Primary School1.1 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    158
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Panshanger Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Community school
  • Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    229
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Ridgeway Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    875
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Sele School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    382
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Monk's Walk School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,440
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stanborough School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,287
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Richard Hale School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,207
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys

* 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

Lidl Panshanger Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City1 mile
Tesco Welwyn Garden City Express, Welwyn Garden City1 mile
Morrisons Daily Welwyn Garden Moors Walk, Welwyn Garden City1 mile

GP surgery

Hall Grove Group Practice1.8 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1 mile

Hospital

New Qe2 Hospital2.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field881 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Welwyn North Rail Station2.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Leys Down903 metres

Typical drive times

Ware13 min · 8 miles
Hatfield10 min · 5.3 miles
Hertford8 min · 4.3 miles
St Albans (city)20 min · 10 miles
Welwyn Garden City5 min · 3 miles

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

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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