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Guide Price£5,000,000

Ashendene Road, Bayford, Hertfordshire, SG13

Land size
9 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8

Key Features

  • Magnificent Historic Country Estate Dating Back to Circa 1600
  • Over 9,200 Sq. Ft. of Versatile Accommodation Across The Round House and The White Lodge
  • Six Bedrooms and Seven Reception Rooms Ideal for Multi-Generational Living
  • Ultimate Lifestyle Estate with Indoor Pool, Spa, Gym and All-Weather Tennis Court
  • 9 Acres of Private Grounds with Formal Gardens, Courtyard, Woodland and Paddocks
  • Dedicated and Flexible Home Office Ideal for Flexible Working
  • Triple-Gated Security, Extensive Parking, Six-Car Garage and Three EV Charging Points
  • Ideally Located for Haileybury College, Queenswood, St Joseph's and Heath Mount
  • Prime Bayford Village Location Less than Half a Mile from the Station
  • Fast Rail Connections to Finsbury Park in 25 Minutes and Moorgate in 45 Minutes

Description

* Stamp Duty Paid *

A Masterpiece of Historic Charm & Modern Luxury

Steeped in history dating back to circa 1600, The Round House is a magnificent, ultra-private country estate spanning over 9,200 sq. ft. of exquisite living space. Perfectly nestled within approximately nine acres of peaceful and immaculate gardens, paddocks, and private woodland, this secure, triple-gated sanctuary offers an unparalleled home and retreat just 35-40 minutes from Central London.

Key Features

• The Ultimate Lifestyle Estate: Magnificent indoor swimming pool complex, spa, gym, and an all-weather tennis court.
• Expansive Multi-Generational Living: 6 bedrooms and 7 reception rooms across two seamlessly connected dwellings (The Round House and The White Lodge).
• 9 Acres of Private Grounds: Meticulously landscaped formal gardens, a spectacular courtyard, vegetable garden with Greenhouse, paddock, and woodland.
• Work from Home in Style: A dedicated, and flexible, light-filled office space completely separated from the main living areas.
• Premium Security & Parking: Secure triple-gated entrances, a sweeping driveway with ample guest parking, six-car garaging, with three EV charging points.
• Elite Schooling: Minutes from highly prestigious schools, including Haileybury College, Queenswood, St Joseph's and Heath Mount.
• The Commuter’s Escape: Located in the idyllic, quiet village of Bayford, under half a mile from the station, with Finsbury Park only 25 and Moorgate 45 minutes away.

The Residence
The Round House effortlessly blends 17th-century character with contemporary grandeur. The heart of the main home features a stunning dining room overlooked by a dramatic galleried landing, a grand drawing room alongside three further reception rooms and four bedrooms.

Connected seamlessly is The White Lodge, a completely remodelled, self-contained luxury wing. Boasting its own living room, bespoke kitchen, study, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, it is the perfect space for teenagers, extended family, guests, or staff.

The Leisure Complex & Grounds
Flooded with natural light, the state-of-the-art leisure wing includes a spectacular indoor pool, spa, and a newly built gym and office area. Step outside into a striking courtyard garden that acts as a natural bridge between the indoors and the estate's sprawling grounds.

Whether you are playing a match on the all-weather tennis court, walking your dog through your private woodland, or utilising the equestrian potential of the paddock, the outdoor spaces offer absolute tranquility surrounded by protected greenbelt countryside.

The Location
Situated in the highly desirable village of Bayford, you can enjoy the quintessential English countryside lifestyle without sacrificing connectivity. Hertford, Hatfield, Welwyn and Potters Bar with M&S, Waitrose etc. just 15 minutes or so away. The local railway station is less than half a mile from your gates, London is effortlessly accessible, as are Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports, 30, 35 and 45 minutes respectively.

The property is not listed and benefits from Super-Fast Broadband, Security cameras, oil heating, mains waste and water.

For those seeking something really special and unique, an immediate viewing is essential.

Council Tax: H and D
Local Authority: East Hertfordshire
Tenure: Freehold

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-09-02

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 212 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£555,556 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £186,321 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
55 D
68 D

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
Parking Available
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 2% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School256 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    77
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    110
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    229
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Morgans Primary School & Nursery2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    346
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Richard Hale School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,207
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys
  • The Sele School2.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    382
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Simon Balle All-Through School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,617
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Broxbourne School3.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,442
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Robert Barclay Academy3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    821
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Aldi Hertford, Hertford2.9 miles
Tesco Waltham Cross Hammond St Express, Cheshunt2.9 miles
Co-op Fleming Crescent - Hertford, Hertford3 miles

GP surgery

Hanscombe House Surgery3 miles

Pharmacy

Jade (St Andrews) Pharmacy3 miles

Hospital

Hertford County Hospital2.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field0.7 miles

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

Bayford Rail Station803 metres

Nearest bus stop

Baker Arms PH391 metres

Typical drive times

Hatfield9 min · 6.6 miles
Hertford8 min · 4 miles
Hoddesdon9 min · 6.2 miles
Potters Bar12 min · 7.2 miles
St Albans (city)20 min · 14 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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