Grade II listed detached former farmhouse with many original features.
Pound Farm is approached from London Road through an entry gate down a tarmac drive, leading to a forecourt area providing parking for several vehicles.
Of great interest within the building is probably one of the last remaining farmhouse dairies occupying part of the ground floor as a semi recessed cellar. The property offers well balanced accommodation inclduing a large drawing room with open fireplace, separate dining room and kitchen with a range of fitted units, with a secondary staircase to the first floor. The first floor consists of 5 bedrooms and a family bathroom.
History
It is believed that the original building was constructed as a timber frame farmhouse during the 17th century and extended in the 20th century to provide the red brick detailing. The front elevation has attractive deeply recessed panels indicating the distinctive character of the building.
Of great interest within the building is probably one of the last remaining farmhouse dairies occupying part of the ground floor as a semi recessed cellar are where the farm would have produced cheese and cured meats.
About St Ippolyts
• Located in the village of St Ippolyts with its vibrant parish hall and primary school
• Hitchin is the nearest centre providing all your shopping needs and mainline
train station to London
• Mainline train station direct to the City of London (27mins)
• M1, M25 and A1M are all within 5 to 20 minutes
• The area boasts excellent private and state schools including The Princess Helena School
for girls, Queenswood School, Hitchin Boys and Girls schools, Sherrardswood School and
Kings Schott school in Hitchin
• Within easy driving distance of Hitchin, Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage,
all of which provide a comprehensive range of shopping facilities