Orchard House, Southings Manor Farm, Hemel Hempstead, HP2
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Renovated to a high standard
- Superb vaulted kitchen/dining area
- Substantial first floor living room with air conditioning
- Five double bedrooms
- Three ensuites and a family bathroom
- Private garden with views
- Off-street parking
Description
Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, in the pretty village of Gaddesden Row, Orchard House is an impressive and beautifully refurbished barn conversion, offering just under 3,000 sq. ft. of versatile and thoughtfully designed accommodation with suberb views over the fields and equestrian facilities surrounding the farm.
One of six properties at Southings Manor Farm the property is approached via electronically operated gates and an attractive, tree-lined driveway, creating an immediate sense of privacy and exclusivity. Internally, the original barn has been renovated to a high standard and offers a spacious and inviting home ideally suited to both family living and entertaining.
At the heart of the home is an exceptional open-plan kitchen fully fitted with integrated appliances and a vaulted dining space with floor to ceiling windows, providing superb views, an ideal setting for everyday life and social gatherings. The accommodation is particularly versatile, offering the flexibility of up to five bedrooms, with several rooms lending themselves equally well to use as a home office, study, playroom or additional reception room.
The principal bedroom is a particularly attractive feature, enjoying a dedicated dressing room and en-suite bathroom, together with delightful views across the surrounding countryside. Two further bedrooms on the ground floor level also benefit from en-suite facilities and a further two bedrooms (one of which is currently used as a study) on the first floor are complemented by a separate luxurious family bathroom.
A notable highlight of Orchard House is the substantial first-floor reception room. Generously proportioned and flooded with natural light, this impressive space offers considerable flexibility as an additional sitting room, entertaining area or family room. Air conditioning adds to the comfort, while doors open directly onto a balcony enjoying far-reaching views across the neighbouring fields. Steps descend from the balcony into the garden, creating a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Externally, the garden and balcony have been thoughtfully positioned to make the most of the property's idyllic rural surroundings. Enjoying attractive open views across the Hertfordshire countryside, they provide a wonderfully peaceful setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing and taking in the scenery. The equestrian facilities at the farm include paddocks, stables and a menage which could be rented under separate negotiation.
Combining character, generous proportions and exceptional versatility with a beautiful countryside setting, Orchard House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and substantial home in a desirable village location.
This property is located in Gaddesden Row a pretty hamlet surrounded by beautiful countryside. Shopping for day to day needs is close by in the villages of Markyate (3 miles) and Redbourn (5 Miles). The larger towns of Berkhamsted, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead provide fast rail links into London and wider amenities. The award winning Beechwood Park School is an independent prep school for children aged 3 to 13 and is walking distance or a short drive away. Gaddesden Row JMI school serves children aged 4 to 11 and has a 'Good' Ofsted rating.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-11-12
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
- Off-Street Parking
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Hobletts Manor Junior School596 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 237
- Type
- Community school
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School617 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Community school
- Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy708 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Broadfield Academy711 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 429
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Reddings Primary School933 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Adeyfield Academy27 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 858
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Longdean School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,436
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Hemel Hempstead School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,287
- Type
- Academy converter
- Laureate Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 703
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Astley Cooper School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 914
- Type
- Foundation school
* 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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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