Carfield Castle is a unique Edwardian property built between 1901 and 1903, and restored in 2003. The house retains many original period features including detailed cornicing, parquet flooring and a magnificent glass atrium. Modern touches also make for comfortable family living like the fully-equipped kitchen, and the many en-suite shower rooms.
Principal reception rooms have enviable proportions, high ceilings and large windows to maximise the natural light.
Accommodation in total comprises four reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, playroom, wine cellar/TV rooms and seven bedrooms (three are en-suite), and two further bathrooms.
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Outside are the landscaped gardens which include a koi carp pond and throughout the south-facing garden are many pretty spots to sit, including the raised patio, located under an arbor.
The house is located on the Hadham Road in the north west of Bishop's Stortford which has great local amenities and a mainline station to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street.
The guide price is £2.25m. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on +44 (0)1223 459 501 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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