7 bed detached house for sale

St. Andrew Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14

Originally dating from the 17th century, The Old Rectory is a detached period family home offering 3,054 sq ft of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. Configured to provide a practical and cohesive living and entertaining environment, it sensitively combines modern amenities, quality fixtures and fittings and elegant neutral décor with period features including large sash glazing, generously-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and original fireplaces throughout.

The accommodation flows from an entrance lobby with feature tiled flooring and a useful shower room, also ideal for use as a guest cloakroom, and a welcoming reception hall with flagstone and wooden flooring, fitted cupboards and an original staircase with barleysugar twist balusters and a moulded handrail rising to the first floor. It comprises a drawing room with a large bay window with full-height glazing incorporating French doors to the garden and a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove, and a part-panelled dining room with exposed wooden flooring, a fireplace and fitted storage. Further is a study with fitted shelving and storage, a fireplace and garden access, and a wooden-floored family room with a feature exposed brick fireplace with wood-burning stove. A door from the family room opens to a service wing. It houses a wooden-floored kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units, a breakfast bar, complementary work surfaces and splashbacks, an Aga, modern integrated appliances, space for a sizeable table and a door to the side garden. A door leads to a through lobby which opens into a fitted utility room and also has a door to the garden.

On the first floor a generous landing with further useful storage gives access to five double bedrooms, three with built-in storage and the remaining two sharing Jack and Jill access to an en suite bathroom, together with a family bathroom. The staircase continues to the second floor, which houses the property’s two remaining double bedrooms.

Historical information

The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building in a Conservation Area. It is believed to have been built in 1663. Thomas White later added, between 1825-9, a substantial Victorian brick extension to the west, along with a porch to the east. The associated church was demolished in 1861; with the Rectory being one of the first to be sold by the Church of England, in 1863. The deeds exist, signed by The Archbishop of Canterbury.
It is a charming, historic building based in the heart of the County Town, enjoying unique views of both Hertford Castle Gatehouse (King Edward IV - 1463) and the new Victorian St Andrew's Church (consecrated in 1870).

Occupying a generous 1/3 acre plot adjacent to St Andrew’s Church and having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached through double wooden gates over a gravelled driveway providing private parking for several vehicles. The well-maintained garden is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and screened by mature trees. It features a generous paved seating area, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

The property sits in a Conservation Area just outside the Castle Gardens at the heart of the popular and historic market town of Hertford, which offers independent and high street shopping, supermarkets, services, cafés, restaurants and recreational and leisure facilities including a bowling green, tennis courts and a leisure centre with swimming pool. The outdoor enthusiast is well catered for: The town sits at the confluence of four rivers, providing easy access to miles of walks, and also benefits from several golf courses. Transportation links are excellent: The A1(M) and M25 give access to the motorway network, and Hertford’s East and North mainline stations (both 0.5 mile) offer fast, regular services into central London.