Reynards Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6

A substantial and beautifully appointed detached family residence extending to approximately 4,868 sq ft, set within grounds of approximately two acres, combining sophisticated contemporary living with the character and proportions of a traditional country home.

Approached via a long well-lit private driveway, beyond a picket-fenced entrance and generous frontage, the property occupies an enviable position within extensive mature grounds, with sweeping lawns, established trees and beautifully planted borders creating an exceptional sense of privacy and space.

The principal house offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms and five reception rooms, together with an impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast room. The accommodation is exceptionally well considered for both family life and entertaining, with a natural progression between the formal and informal living spaces and excellent connection to the gardens.

A welcoming entrance hall leads through to an elegant collection of reception rooms, with oiled oak flooring and original timber floors enhancing the warmth and character throughout. The principal living room is particularly impressive, featuring a vaulted ceiling and open fireplace, creating a superb focal point and an exceptional entertaining space. A further day room provides a quieter retreat, while the dining room enjoys open plan connection to the kitchen. Oak bi-folding doors open from the living room onto the terrace, creating a seamless transition between the house and gardens.

At the heart of the home is the outstanding painted oak kitchen/breakfast room, undoubtedly one of the property's defining features. Designed to an exacting standard, it incorporates granite work surfaces and a substantial central island, complemented by designer pendant lighting. The comprehensive Neff appliance package includes double ovens, microwave, steam oven, two warming drawers, full-height fridge and freezer, integrated induction hob, dishwasher and wine chiller. A double sink and pop-up electrical sockets add both practicality and sophistication. Further bi-folding doors open directly onto the terrace and rear garden, making this an exceptional space for entertaining and everyday family life.

The ground floor also provides a TV/day room, study, utility room and cloakroom, with the floorplan offering an unusually generous amount of flexible accommodation. Underfloor heating extends across most of the ground floor, while the wet areas benefit from high-quality tiled flooring. Throughout the house, oak doors, an oak staircase and a tubular skylight illuminated stairwell reinforce the quality of the interior specification.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite enjoys a particularly attractive rear aspect with wonderful views across the grounds, together with a Juliet balcony and built-in cupboards. The luxurious en-suite bathroom features a Utopia double vanity unit, walk-in shower with drencher shower, bath and WC.

The guest bedroom also benefits from a rear aspect and its own Juliet balcony and fitted cupboards, together with an en-suite shower room. The third bedroom also has an en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom, creating an ideal arrangement for a family or for accommodating guests.

The grounds are a significant feature of the property. Extending to approximately two acres, they provide a remarkable combination of privacy, recreation and entertaining space, with extensive lawns, mature trees and established landscaping surrounding the house. Lighting and electric sockets are available through the grounds. At the top of the garden, beyond the tennis court, there is also a small area of woodland.

Beyond the principal residence is a superb range of ancillary accommodation and leisure facilities. The substantial outbuilding incorporates a fabulous swimming pool and pool bathroom, while a separate annex of approximately 713 sq ft provides valuable additional accommodation, including a kitchen/living room, bathroom and two bedrooms — ideal for extended family, guests, a dependent relative or independent working space.

The property is further enhanced by a newly renovated, hard 'Pladek' surface private tennis court, providing a rare and highly desirable leisure amenity, while a detached double garage of approximately 357 sq ft offers excellent garaging and hand-built storage provision.

In all, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally versatile and comprehensively appointed country property, combining approximately 4,868 sq ft of accommodation, five bedrooms, five reception rooms, four bathrooms, a swimming pool, self-contained annex (with reception room/kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom), double garage and tennis court, all set within approximately two acres of private grounds.

A genuinely impressive family home offering an exceptional combination of space, quality, leisure facilities and grounds — perfectly suited to modern family life while retaining the character and elegance of a traditional country residence.

Reynards Road is a private lane situated between the villages of Welwyn and Codicote, both providing a range of local amenities, independent shops and eateries. The road includes similar good quality housing stock on large plots. The A1(M) junction 6 is within a mile and good quality private and state schooling are also close at hand, as is Welwyn Garden City, providing more extensive amenities including mainline rail services to London.

£175 road charge per annum.

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