For Sale4 Bedroom House in Valley Lane, Markyate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8AS£1,650,000

A stunning Grade II listed house which offers equestrian facilities. Welcome to 'White House', this wonderful Grade II listed house which in part dates back to the 18th Century and which is nestled in beautiful countryside. Located in the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just outside the villages of Markyate and Flamstead, this stunning home offers flexible and spacious accommodation internally and a multitude of uses externally. Ideal as a country retreat, a wonderful equestrian facility or a beautiful family home White House is set in grounds of about 8 acres and is full of charm and character. Coming up the long gravel driveway gives an appreciation of the privacy the house offers. Extending to approximately 2,230 sq.ft and arranged over two floors, the house has a real sense of warmth and charm. On the ground floor there are three delightful reception rooms, each of which can be used in many ways. The large kitchen/breakfast room is a more recent addition to the house, featuring a beautiful AGA, a wonderfully high-beamed ceiling and double doors leading out to the south facing garden. Further features on this floor include a large utility/boot room area, with an original bread oven, a guest shower room WC, two staircases up to the first floor and further room which is currently used as a guest bedroom. The second floor accommodates three double bedrooms. A private staircase leads up to the main bedroom and en suite bathroom; built in wardrobes and a large cupboard which interconnects with bedroom two provide ample storage. There is also a beautiful family bathroom featuring a stunning roll-top bath and a separate WC. Externally the house offers a plethora of individual spaces to enjoy. There is a formal garden area with a large terrace, a greenhouse and an amazing vegetable patch ideal for growing fruit and veg all year round, a private mature woodland area and three paddocks with a field shelter. There is also a stable block for equestrian purposes or storage, comprising two stables, a large tack room, a log store, and a hay store room. Also positioned in the garden, close to the woodland area is a recently-added garden pod. This has been used in various ways over the past few years, it has been an office, a nice retreat on a hot summers day and guest accommodation, making this a really versatile addition to the house. View payable Stamp Duty for this property