Church Lane, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8

This charming Grade II Listed farmhouse dates from the 18th century, and features attractive pink rendered elevations, and bright, stylish accommodation arranged over two floors.

There are two reception rooms at the front of the ground floor. The well-proportioned family room has exposed timber beams and a fireplace with a woodburning stove, while the comfortable sitting room provides further space in which to relax. Towards the rear there is an impressive open-plan sitting area, dining area and kitchen with a skylight overhead and three sets of French doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen features contemporary shaker-style units, a central island, integrated appliances and an Aga.

The first floor has four well-presented double bedrooms including the principal bedroom, with its extensive fitted storage and en suite bathroom. One further bedroom is en suite, while there is also a family bathroom with an over-bath shower. Additionally, the first floor has a study, which could be used as a fifth bedroom if required.

The small village of Reed has a parish church, a village hall and a café, while further amenities can be found in Royston. The town is home a number of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés, with leisure facilities including golf at Royston Golf Club and a leisure centre. There are a variety of good schools in the area, with a primary school in Reed and primary and secondary schooling in Royston, including the outstanding-rated primaries St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School and Icknield Walk First School. Royston mainline station provides an excellent service to London Kings Cross (40 minutes), while the area is well served by road, with connections to the M11 just seven miles away.

At the front of the farmhouse, five-bar wooden gates open onto the gravel driveway, which provides plenty of parking space and access to the timber-framed garage and stables block. The attractive garden to the rear includes a large area of paved terracing for al fresco dining, colourful border flowerbeds and an area of well-maintained lawn. There is also box hedging, a play house, a summer house and a peaceful pond surrounded by mature trees.