£1,695,000 /Sale price

Cammocks is believed to date back to the 13th century and together with its adjacent thatched barn, also Grade II listed, offers a wealth of charming and well-presented accommodation which has been sympathetically updated over the years to achieve a high specification finish. There are lovely views over rolling open farmland and easy access to a variety of footpaths and bridleways accessible from the doorstep, connecting to a wider network of trails to explore. Internally the house is beautifully appointed in heritage colours and natural materials, complementing the considerable array of character features: exposed beams, brick detailing, imposing inglenook fireplaces and stone floors sit alongside complementary modern additions like a farmhouse-style kitchen with a deep butler sink, oak flooring and diamond-paned leaded windows. A contemporary addition to the rear is the family room with bifold doors on two sides, creating a wonderfully light and airy space for entertaining with views over the gardens and evening sunsets. The home has been ideally suited to family life, with a choice of reception rooms offering ample space and particularly impressive and varied gardens.OutsideThe house is set within a generous plot of approximately one acre, accessed via a horseshoe driveway with entrances at either end of the detached thatched barn which faces the main house. There is ample parking on the driveway while the barn (thatch replaced in 2021) currently provides garaging and storage; there is planning permission to convert to form ancillary accommodation (reference: 25/00253/FPH). The gardens wrap around the back of the house, affording a south west-facing aspect that’s perfectly angled for the afternoon sun and sunsets, and which include an extensive paved terrace and external lighting, ideal for alfresco entertaining. The gardens are well enclosed by mature hedging and well-established trees, and there is a tranquil pond and an array of flowerbeds as well as a greenhouse. During the warmer seasons, the garden is awash with colour.SituationHinxworth is a small, highly desirable village in North Hertfordshire with a thriving pub, The Three Horseshoes, a 14th-century church and village hall. The community organises a number of clubs and societies and there are many footpaths and bridleways surrounding the village. Large centres including Baldock and Biggleswade (both approximately six miles) offer more extensive amenities including superstore shopping, while Ashwell (two miles) has a doctor’s surgery, dentist, convenience store, baker, butcher and pharmacy. Schools include a primary school at Ashwell, Kingshott Prep School in Hitchin, and The Knights Templar for secondary education in Baldock. Local independent schools include The Perse and The Leys in Cambridge and Bedford Boys’ School, Bedford Girls' School and Bedford Modern in Bedford. Hinxworth is well connected to local transport links including a London connection in 40 minutes via Stevenage (13 miles) and smaller stations at Baldock and Ashwell. The A1(M) is less than a five-minute drive connecting to the wider motorway network and major A roads north and south. Cambridge is about 21 miles with extensive cultural, leisure and business opportunities. Property Ref Number: HAM-62504Additional InformationLocal Authority North Hertfordshire Council. Council tax band G. Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are supplied to the property. Bulk LPG.