Warrens Green, Weston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Putterills - Stevenage Phone: 01438 412809

Known locally as “Nanny McPhee’s Cottage”, having featured in the 2005 family classic film, this beautifully extended three/four bedroom detached, thatched Grade II Listed cottage occupies a truly idyllic rural setting between the village of Weston and the hamlet of Halls Green, yet remains under three miles from Stevenage, offering fast and regular rail services to London in approximately 23 minutes.<br/><br/>Set centrally within approximately two acres of immaculately maintained, cottage-style gardens, the property is surrounded by a wealth of useful and characterful outbuildings. These include a self-contained, air-conditioned gym with mats, mirrors, downlighters and double glazing, alongside an attractive air-conditioned Shepherd’s Hut, thoughtfully converted into a home office with Wi-Fi. The majority of the gardens back onto ancient woodland, creating a wonderful sense of tranquillity, seclusion and connection with nature.<br/><br/>The original cottage has been sensitively and thoughtfully extended to provide deceptively spacious and versatile accommodation. The oak-framed extension is beautifully executed, featuring full-height double-glazed windows that enjoy panoramic views across the grounds and surrounding countryside, seamlessly blending period charm with contemporary living.<br/><br/>Internally, the original cottage showcases an abundance of period features, including exposed gnarled beams and timbers, original braced and latched doors, and a striking brick-built inglenook fireplace forming the centrepiece of the sitting room. The extension provides an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, ideally suited to modern family life, complemented by the practicalities of a walk-in pantry, boot room and utility room.<br/><br/>The accommodation in full comprises a reception hallway, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, pantry, sitting room, family snug, boot room, utility room/cloakroom/WC and two staircases rising to the first floor. The principal bedroom is located within the original cottage and benefits from a generous dressing room/fourth bedroom and walk-in wardrobe. Recent improvements include a refitted family bathroom featuring a roll-top claw-foot bath and separate shower cubicle. Two further double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings are located within the extension and are served by a separate shower room.<br/><br/>Outside, electric remote-controlled five-bar wooden gates open onto a wide gravel driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. The grounds also include a range of additional outbuildings, such as a refitted external WC, a fully insulated wooden garden room (previously used as a guest bedroom), a container store, and a canvas car port/garden store. A dedicated children’s play area features a play frame and zip wire, making the grounds equally suited to family life and entertaining.<br/><br/>Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the rare nature, character and exceptional setting of this remarkable property.<br/><br/>