Home of the Week: School Lane, Welwyn

This charming five-bed cottage is available for sale with a guide price of £975,000.

The character home dates back to the 16th century, and is conveniently located around 1.5 miles from Welwyn North station and three miles from Welwyn Garden City.

Little Manor Cottage is tucked away just off the High Street of the thriving village of Welwyn, which offers a good selection of pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and a village surgery.

Originally three cottages converted and extended into an attractive family home, it offers a wealth of character and period features including exposed beams, a fireplace including an original bread oven in the reception hallway and vaulted ceilings to some rooms.

The ground floor has four reception rooms, together with a modern and well fitted kitchen, family bathroom and WC/utility room.

Three staircases lead to the first floor accommodation which comprises five bedrooms (one currently used as an office), two bathrooms and plenty of built-in storage to some bedrooms and the landing.

French doors from the garden room lead into a pretty cottage garden with a seating area, pergola and raised flower beds.

To the rear is a courtyard garden with pond and waterfall, from which a gate leads directly to Hobbs Hill.

Property Facts

School Lane, Welwyn

Guide price £975,000

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