5 Bedrooms Flat for sale in Everton Road, Sandy SG19 | £ 800,000

Property Description

Two beautifully-presented spacious luxury apartments with high-ceilings and magnificent views, situated on the upper floor of the west wing of a Grade II* listed Georgian Manor House. Renovated to an exacting standard with traditional wooden floors and wood burning stoves, benefitting from a private courtyard, cellar, and garage. Hazells Hall is steeped in history, benefiting from approximately 14 acres of shared landscaped gardens, originally designed by Humphry Repton, including an all-weather tennis court and walled garden. Sandy Train Station is 1.5 miles away with frequent trains to London from 48 mins.

Situated on the top of a hill above the bustling market town of Sandy and nestled within fourteen acres of glorious private parkland is Hazells Hall, a magnificent Grade II* listed Georgian manor house that originally dates back to the mid 1700’s. It is a truly magnificent example of both the architecture of the period and the landscaped gardens which were so highly regarded in the late 18th Century.

“Hazells Hall has a rich history. It was the seat of the Pym family from 1761 until 1940 when it was requisitioned by the army. The Hall became the base for the two 'special duties' squadrons of the RAF, whose work involved clandestine undercover operations flying from nearby Tempsford Airfield over enemy occupied territory; the role that these men and woman played during the war has been immortalised in a book, 'We Landed by Moonlight' and a film ‘Carve her Name with Pride’. In December 1981, the well-known architect Kit Martin, a true pioneer of the manor house developments, converted the main house and its outbuildings into twelve separate residences.”

“All of the Hazells Hall residents enjoy a share of the parkland landscaped in 1790 by Humphrey Repton - an eminent landscape gardener who followed in the footsteps of Capability Brown - which have been designated as an English Heritage Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Extending to approximately 14 acres, it is a truly beautiful and tranquil setting, including a private all-weather tennis court, a woodland walk, a game larder, an enclosed walled garden having apple, pear, plum and fig trees, an old well, and a herb garden area. Two follies bookend the path of what was known as the ‘ladies parading ground, ’ and as you open the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ door of one of these follies, the landscape transforms from a formal tree lined walk, into the open undulating countryside framed by a magnificent chestnut tree.”

3 and 4 The Old Quarters are two beautifully-presented apartments that form part of the upper floor of the west wing of this historic building. “It is the perfect combination of a magnificent home within a beautiful setting” say the owners. “The Hall is accessed via a long winding private driveway with parkland on either side, gently turning to reveal the Hall itself. It’s true to say that every single day, we are still captivated by the beauty and charm of the drive as we journey to and from the Hall.”

“Over the years we have gradually restored the Georgian character and charm of our home, whilst subtly incorporating the everyday needs for modern living. We’ve used heritage paint colours throughout; all of the beautiful Georgian-style sash windows have been fully renovated by Ventrolla and can now simply be unclipped and removed for ease of maintenance; the bathrooms have been updated in period style including the addition of a freestanding cast-iron ball & claw-foot bath; and we added smart home technology to control the heating and hot water accessed remotely with a tablet or smartphone. The biomass boiler system benefits from the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (rhi) scheme which provides quarterly payments based on the amount of heat generated, until 2035. We maintained our ‘eco-friendly’ restoration with the installation of sheep’s wool insulation which, with its unique breathability, absorbs and releases moisture without reducing thermal performance, and helps preserve the surrounding timbers, ” the owners say.

“Each room has its own unique character and charm, but if I had to choose a favourite at Number 3, it would probably be the sitting room, ” says the owner. “It has fantastic light, amazing views, and a warm and welcoming feeling. We also have a lovely little private courtyard, which is a great place for a bbq and the Georgian cellar is a ‘cool’ place to store wine, ” say the owners. “The family room at Number 4 has amazing views, a very warm and welcoming feel, and when the fire is roaring away on a cold winter’s evening there really is no better place to be.”

“We’re surrounded by so much natural beauty and it’s incredibly peaceful here, however another huge benefit is the location, ” say the owners. “The rail station is just a few minutes down the road, so it’s possible to be in central London within 40 minutes, and Luton and Stansted Airports are within easy reach by road. The rspb nature reserve and gardens are within walkable distance and we have several local bridleways and cycle paths. For us it’s absolutely ideal.”

“What will we miss most? Absolutely everything, ” say the owners. “It’s been a wonderful place to call home and it’ll be extremely difficult to find anything else that even comes close.”

3 The Old Quarters

Main Entrance Hall

Spindle staircase to Upper Floor accessing Numbers 3 & 4 The Old Quarters. Door to flagstone-paved private courtyard. Door to Cellar. Roof access from staircase to Hazells Hall’s external ornamental parapet providing far reaching views of the surrounding parkland. Traditional stone floor.

Cellar (5.22m x 3.25m (17'1" x 10'7"))

Arched exposed brickwork. Wooden wine racks. Traditional tiled floor.

Upper Floor

Door to:

Kitchen (5.60m x 2.72m (18'4" x 8'11"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Fitted with a range of solid wood base units with complementary worksurfaces. Integral fridge, freezer, dishwasher and space for washing machine. Built-in oven, inset induction hob and stainless steel chimney extractor hood. Ceramic butler sink with swan-neck mixer tap and filtered water tap. Shelves. Basket drawers. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Sitting Room (5.55m x 5.15m (18'2" x 16'10"))

Two Georgian-style sash windows with shutters. Open fireplace with inset wood burning stove, slate hearth and timber surround. Traditional polished floorboards. Two period-style radiators.

Inner Hall

Traditional polished floorboards.

Bedroom Two (5.14m x 2.67m (16'10" x 8'9"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Basket fire with slate hearth and timber surround. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Family Bathroom

Velux skylight window. Four piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, freestanding cast-iron ball & claw-foot bath, and a separate walk-in shower cubicle enclosed in frameless glass with a Lefroy Brooks thermostatic shower system and a large 8-inch rose head. Double doors to cupboard housing hot water tank and water softener. Half-height tiling to walls. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator/heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom (6.37m x 3.54m (20'10" x 11'7"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Fireplace with inset wood burning stove and slate hearth. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

4 The Old Quarters

Main Entrance Hall

Spindle staircase to Upper Floor accessing Numbers 3 & 4 The Old Quarters. Door with access to flagstone-paved private courtyard, and another door with access to Cellar. Roof access from staircase to Hazells Hall’s external ornamental parapet providing far reaching views of the surrounding parkland. Traditional stone floor.

Upper Floor

Door to:

Entrance Hall

Velux skylight window. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Bedroom Three / Study (3.75m x 1.83m (12'3" x 6'0"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Bedroom Two (4.95m x 3.10m (16'2" x 10'2"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Dining Room (5.36m x 4.95m (17'7" x 16'2" ))

Two Georgian-style sash windows with shutters. Open fireplace with inset wood burning stove, slate hearth, timber surround and mantel. Traditional polished floorboards. Two period-style radiators.

Kitchen (5.23m x 3.75m (17'1" x 12'3"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Open fireplace with inset wood burning stove, slate hearth and timber surround. Solid oak kitchen fitted with a range of base units with Iroko worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset ceramic butler sink with swan neck mixer tap. Built-in eye-level microwave. Built in oven and inset induction hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood. Space for fridge freezer. Integral dishwasher and washing machine. Large freestanding pantry cupboard. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Shower Room

Three piece suite comprising a high-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, and walk-in shower cubicle enclosed in frameless glass with a Lefroy Brooks thermostatic shower system and a large 8-inch rose head. Half-height tiling to walls. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

Family Room (5.80m x 3.80m (19'0" x 12'5"))

Two Georgian-style sash windows with shutters. Built-in recessed ceiling speakers. Open fireplace with inset wood burning stove, slate hearth, timber surround and mantel. Traditional polished floorboards. Two period-style radiators.

Family Bathroom

Velux skylight window. Four piece suite comprising a low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, freestanding cast-iron ball & claw-foot bath, and a separate walk-in shower cubicle enclosed in frameless glass with a Lefroy Brooks thermostatic shower system and a large 8-inch rose head. Double doors to cupboard housing hot water tank and water softener. Half-height tiling to walls. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator/heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom (6.37m x 3.54m (20'10" x 11'7"))

Georgian-style sash window with shutters. Fireplace with inset wood burning stove and slate hearth. Traditional polished floorboards. Period-style radiator.

3 & 4 - Outside

Private paved courtyard area for al-fresco dining, with a slate-roof outbuilding housing the biomass boiler providing heating and hot water. Both apartments have their own single garage and ample parking spaces available along the entrance to the Hall.

The property is approached along a winding private driveway extending over a kilometre in length, with parkland on either side providing views over the Bedfordshire countryside.

The 14 acres of landscaped communal grounds, originally designed by Humphry Repton, include tree lined vistas, open spaces, a ladies parading ground with two pavilions, shared tennis court, walled kitchen garden and a woodland walk.

Two Garages (5.74m x 2.34m + 5.74m x 2.34m (18'9" x 7'8" + 18'9)

Double doors.

Further Information

Date built: Circa. Mid 1700’s
Converted mid 1980’s
Grade II* Listed
Conservation Area
Shared drainage treatment plant installed in 2016
Biomass boiler providing heating and hot water to 4 and 3 The Old Quarters – installed 2016 – rhi until 2035 (providing payments based on the amount of heat generated)
Number 3 - £1,120 annual maintenance fee – Grounds, road, tennis court
Number 4 - £1,318 annual maintenance fee – Grounds, road, tennis court
Share of freehold/leasehold – four properties own equal share - West Hazells Ltd.
Outstanding local schools

All measurements are approximate and quoted for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Seller Insight: Comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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