£925,000 /Sale price

Charming three bedroom detached cottage in idyllic Ayot St Lawrence DescriptionNestled in the heart of the picturesque and historic village of Ayot St. Lawrence is this delightful three-bedroom detached cottage which offers a rare opportunity to enjoy quintessential country living and village life.The property boasts a generous and beautiful interior throughout, coupled with modern fixtures and fittings.The country style kitchen features hand-painted Shaker style cabinets, is equipped with modern appliances and provides ample storage; the adjoining dining room opens out onto the garden and provides ample space for informal and formal dining.The large, triple aspect sitting room is bright and spacious with an exposed beam and feature fireplace.There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a bright and airy principal bedroom, a family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom.OutsideThere is private south facing garden surrounded by tall beech hedges, and a patio perfect for family meals or entertaining. The large, detached garage provides parking and a useful utility and storage area.Surrounded by rolling Hertfordshire countryside, the cottage offers peace and seclusion while remaining conveniently close to nearly Welwyn and Harpenden, both offering excellent transport links into London. The village is steeped in history with the beautiful ruins of a 12th century Norman church and Shaw's Corner, the former residence of the playwright George Bernard Shaw, now a National Trust property.LocationHarpenden Station 5.5 miles, Harpenden High Street 5.7 miles, Welwyn North Station 4.5 miles, Welwyn Garden City 5.9 miles, St Albans Station 7.2 miles, Old Welwyn Village 3.1 milesLocationAyot St Lawrence is superbly situated surrounded by some of Hertfordshire's finest countryside, but is only about 30 miles from central London. The village, made famous by George Bernard Shaw who lived at Shaw's Corner between 1906 and 1950, has a wonderful community feel with an active church, open gardens and art shows, along with the annual ball. The town centres of Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City and St. Alban's all provide comprehensive shopping and travel facilities.Communications in the area are excellent. The A1(M) and M1 motorways provide access on to the motorway network. From Welwyn North there are frequent trains to London (Kings Cross) and the City, taking about 35 minutes, from Harpenden to London (St Pancras) taking about 26 minutes and from St. Albans to London (St Pancras) taking about 22 minutes. Major airports are very accessible with Luton about 10 miles away, Stansted 30 miles and Heathrow 38 miles.There is a fantastic selection of golf courses in the area including Brockett Hall with its superb Auberge du Lac restaurant, Knebworth, Mid Herts. at Gustard Wood and the challenging course at Hammonds End, Harpenden.Schools in the area are numerous and include Haileybury College and Heath Mount Preparatory School, both in Hertford, Aldwickbury Preparatory School and St Hilda's Girls school at Harpenden, and St. Alban's High School for Girls and the St Albans School at St. Albans.Square Footage: 1,083 sq ft