This stunning period home is set in 2.75 acres in the popular Hertfordshire village of Lemsford.

The five-bed Bridge House comes complete with a detached office/garage/workshop, and scope to improve a further barn subject to planning permission.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Grade II listed house has been extended and enhanced over the years and offers a wealth of charm and character throughout.The Grade II listed house has been extended and enhanced over the years and offers a wealth of charm and character throughout. (Image: ROB SPICER PHOTO)

A stand out feature of the ground floor accommodation is the large kitchen/breakfast room, with its AGA and double-fronted wood-burning stove.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The kitchen provides a mixture of traditional and modern fixtures.The kitchen provides a mixture of traditional and modern fixtures. (Image: Putterills)

There are also several reception rooms, a snug/playroom currently used as an office, a conservatory, a utility area and a downstairs cloakroom.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The 23ft sitting room leads through to the dining room.The 23ft sitting room leads through to the dining room. (Image: Hamptons)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The property is packed with period features.The property is packed with period features. (Image: Hamptons)

From the Georgian staircase and airy landing, the first floor offers a grand principal bedroom with dressing room that leads to a large en suite bathroom, plus four additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The River Lee runs alongside the extensive grounds.The River Lee runs alongside the extensive grounds. (Image: ROB SPICER PHOTO)
Externally there is private gated access opening to a sweeping driveway that is bordered to the side by a line of screening yews.

The two-storey detached garage/office building completes the surround to a large patio area at the rear of the property.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The property occupies a 2.75 acre plot in the village of Lemsford.The property occupies a 2.75 acre plot in the village of Lemsford. (Image: ROB SPICER PHOTO)

The River Lee runs alongside the grounds, providing a beautiful setting, with an old watercress bed that is a magnet for wildlife.

Through a cluster of trees there is another sizable barn with wild gardens beyond.

PROPERTY FACTS

Bridge House, Lemsford Village, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City

Offers in excess of £2m

Putterills, 01707 393333, www.putterills.co.uk