For Sale5 Bedroom House Conversion in Watton Road, Datchworth, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6RS£1,600,000

Stylish and refurbished barn conversion with pool and annexe. This stunning barn conversion is set behind electric gates and features a detached self contained annexe within the grounds. Originally dating back to the 17th century, the property has been extensively refurbished and offers stylish accommodation in excellent decorative order. The main barn offers under floor heating and air conditioning as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a guest cloakroom. The principal living area is an impressive double height with vaulted ceiling and full length windows affording lovely garden and pool aspects, as well as allowing light to flood in. A double-sided open log burning fireplace which can be seen from the snug, creative mood lighting and cabling for surround sound makes this a fabulous entertaining space. A spiral staircase gives access to a galleried area currently being used as the gym. The kitchen, which was recently fitted in a contemporary design by 1909 has waterfall granite worktops, two dishwashers, chef's pantry and washing machine. There is a Quooker boiling/ cold filtered water tap and American fridge freezer. There is a ground floor bedroom with en suite bathroom which would work well for guests or as the main bedroom. On the first floor you have the principal bedroom suite with underfloor heating, a freestanding bath, en suite shower room, walk in wardrobe and dressing room. There is a further bedroom which is ideal for a young child just next door, both bedrooms have air conditioning. The detached annex is ideal for guests, air B&B or a place to work from home. There is a utility room and two bedrooms both with en suites plus an open plan kitchen and living room. The total area of accommodation across the two buildings is approximately 3500 sq. ft. The barn is entered through electric gates leading onto the recently laid resin bound driveway where there is parking and entrance to the garage with electric door. The garage offers universal 22KW electric car charging point. The garden is surrounded by a walled garden offering privacy and security and the main barn and annexe are separated by a heated swimming pool and landscaped gardens. The property is well set up for both entertaining and normal family life with a newly patio to the rear of the barn allowing for social interaction between house and gardens. There is a 4m x 3m UV water and hurricane proof sail. There is a children's play area with astroturf, and sunken trampoline nicely secluded to the rear of the garden. An underground electronically timed sprinkler maintains the lawn and flower beds. The heated swimming pool can be enjoyed by all with a seven-foot diving end and is protected by a recently fitted walkable electric safety cover and has an electric robot cleaner and water extraction pump. There is a pool plant shed high powered air source heat pump taking the temperature to maximum of 33 degrees. By night the grounds are illuminated with extensive exterior lighting controlled by the Aone app. View payable Stamp Duty for this property