Waterford Hall, High Road, Waterford, Hertfordshire, SG14

This stunning Grade II Listed home has a rich history, originally serving as the 17th-century coach house and Victorian granary for Waterford Hall Farm, which dates back to the early 1600s. Empathetically converted into a residence in 1993, The Coach House retains all the character of its past while offering modern comfort and practicality. With clay tile roof, weatherboarding, exposed timbers, and original brickwork, the property blends historic charm with bright contemporary living. The first-floor sitting room is truly impressive, with its soaring vaulted ceiling, oak beams, and a striking period fireplace with a red brick chimney and hearth. The master bedroom, also on the first floor, is equally remarkable, featuring a high ceiling, exposed timbers, a dressing area, an en-suite bathroom, and picturesque views over the beautifully landscaped garden to the rear, and the pretty courtyard to the front. The remaining accommodation is on the ground floor, with the entrance hall leading to two further double bedrooms and a bathroom on one side, while the other side opens into the reception areas. The dining room connects seamlessly with the kitchen, and both lead into a beautiful oak-framed garden room, added by the current owners to provide a sitting area that provides views over the thoughtfully landscaped garden with lawns, topiary and Yew hedging. At the gated entrance to the property, adjacent to the driveway, is the detached Granary. This versatile space could be adapted to serve as a guest annexe, a home office, or additional accommodation for family members (subject to building regulations). The gardens are generous and artfully planned, with the rear garden divided into distinct "rooms" featuring beautifully planted flowerbeds and natural screening for privacy. The property benefits from ample parking, with space for four cars in front of the house, additional turning space on the communal gravel area, and a large double garage located just off the shared entrance, complete with visitor parking. To the front there is also a sunny courtyard area with sheltered patio. This superb character property sits on the outskirts of the village of Waterford, around two miles to the north of the historic market town of Hertford, so within easy reach of Hertford North station with its regular services to Moorgate via Finsbury Park. There is also a mainline station at nearby Watton-at-Stone. Waterford lies on the river Beane so has lovely riverside and countryside walks (it is on The Hertfordshire Way), including through the Waterford Heath Nature Reserve. The village church, St Michael and All Angels, is notable for its Pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows. The picturesque town of Hertford is a vibrant community with a very good range of facilities including local and high street shops, supermarkets (Sainsburys, M&S, Tesco, Aldi), pubs, coffee shops, excellent restaurants and sports clubs. The Theatre has recently been improved and Hertford also has Hartham Common with its swimming pool, tennis courts and running track and Hertford Castle with its attractive public gardens. Hertford has excellent schools at all levels and local public schools include Heath Mount and Haileybury. Further amenities are available close-by in Welwyn Garden City (John Lewis, Waitrose), Stevenage (The Lister Hospital) and Watton-At-Stone (two well-regarded public houses/ restaurants).