Nasty, Ware

Manor CottageNasty | Ware | SG11 1HP

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Manor CottageThis delightful thatched and weather-boarded Grade II Listed cottage with five bedrooms, which in part dates back to the 1630s but has a more recent rear extension, is located in the quiet village of Nasty. Set on a sloping site, the property provides lovely views of the surrounding countryside to the rear, where there is also a paddock and a barn with a heated swimming pool. To one side, a converted chapel provides a self-contained one bedroom annexe, while to the other side there is a double garage.

“Nearly 24 years ago, when we were looking for a house, we just happened to drive past and saw the ‘For Sale’ sign,” remembers Andy. “As well as being such a pretty cottage, it had fantastic views over open countryside to the rear and was in a very quiet position, yet commutable to Cheshunt in half an hour.”

“We haven’t touched the 1630s part, which has typical back-to-back fireplaces with stairs to one side,” continues Sue. “The cosy sitting room has an inglenook with a bread oven, while the dining room has a stone fireplace, which has a cast-iron back panel engraved with the Hertfordshire stag. The stairs leads up to the main bedroom, the adjoining shower room, and to two smaller bedrooms partitioned by a stud wall.”

“We reconfigured and enlarged the 1980s’ extension, providing a study, a refurbished bathroom and a bigger, more open kitchen with solid oak units and an adjoining redwood Amdega conservatory,” explains Andy. “A second staircase gives access to two more bedrooms and a shower room. We bought the neighbouring old Methodist chapel, a few years later and refurbished it, replacing the tin with weatherboarding and a tiled roof, and creating a mezzanine double bedroom, a ground floor shower room and an open plan living space with a fitted oak kitchen, which the children have thoroughly enjoyed for the odd sleepover and party.”

“At the rear, two large terraces, one with a Breeze House, provide lovely views down the garden and across open countryside,” adds Sue. “Further down, we demolished some old stables and built a new barn with an indoor heated swimming pool and a recently refurbished shower room. Beyond that is the paddock, which widens out to one side across the back of the next three properties. We’ve used it for camping weekends and held bonfire nights for the village.”

“It’s a quiet, friendly neighbourhood of about 18 houses with little passing traffic or aircraft noise,” says Andy. “There’s also a good footpath and bridleway network, yet it’s just five minutes to the A10 and the East Herts Golf Club, 20 minutes to Stansted, Bishops Stortford and Hertford, and 40 minutes to Cambridge. Nearby Puckeridge and Buntingford offer local shops and supermarkets, and the area offers a wide choice of state and private schools for all ages.”

“We will miss the quiet but neighbourly location, the views, and the lovely contrast of old and new within the cottage, but we need to downsize now,” conclude Sue and Andy.*

* These 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.


“...lovely views down the garden and across open countryside...”


Manor Cottage itself is a beautiful Grade II Listed 17th Century thatched house with extended accommodation that now forms a comfortable family home with five bedrooms, a bathroom, two shower rooms, three reception rooms, a large conservatory and a lovely farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with utility room. The house simply oozes character with exposed timbers and natural brickwork being found throughout the accommodation.

There is a detached former Chapel that the owners have renovated and converted into a lovely home or workspace which provides a large open plan living room with vaulted ceiling, kitchenette, shower room and a mezzanine floor above. It also enjoys its own garden and parking area. The setting is exceptional with both the house and chapel enjoying fine views over rolling countryside.


LOCATIONNasty is a small hamlet set in rolling countryside approximately 6 miles to the north of Ware and is just a few minutes drive off the A10. One of the attractions is the rural setting yet without the isolation sometimes found with other rural homes. Nearby Ware and Hertford both offer extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with rail connections into London.

The pretty market town of Buntingford is just to the North. In the surrounding area there are several private schools including St Edmunds College, Haileybury, Heathmount, and Bishops Stortford College. For keen golfers East Herts Golf Club is a few long irons away and Whitehill Golf Club is in the neighbouring village of Dane End. Footpaths and bridleways are also found throughout the area.

Entrance Hall Oak front door. Window to front. Quarry tiled floor. Exposed timbers.

Dining Room 15’2 x 13’4 (4.62m x 4.06m) Red brick fireplace and chimney breast with ornate cast iron ‘Birds Nest’ fire surround. Exposed timbers. Windows to side. Radiator.

Sitting Room 15’1 x 14’10 (4.60m x 4.52m) Large red brick inglenook fireplace with bread oven. Exposed timbers. Windows to three aspects. Radiators. TV point. Stairs to first floor.

Inner Hallway Built in storage cupboard. Limestone tiled floor. Exposed timbers.

Bathroom 8’2 x 7’ (2.49m x 2.13m) Attractively fitted with a Leffroy Brooks suite with roll top bath and hand shower attachment. WC and pedestal wash basin. Limestone floor and surrounds. Radiator/ towel rail. Exposed timber. Window to side.

Study 10’4 x 6’10 (3.15m x 2.08m) Window to side aspect. Door to conservatory. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

Amdega Conservatory 23’8 x 13’4 (7.21m x 4.06m) A lovely addition to the house an Amdega hard wood conservatory with double glazed windows and doors overlooking the garden. Fine views over the garden and countryside beyond. Radiator. Tiled floor.


Kitchen/Breakfast Room 13’6 x 13’5 (4.11m x 4.09m) Attractively fitted with an good range of bespoke wall and base level units with worktops and Belfast twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Recess for range style cooker. Integrated dishwasher. Inset downlights. Freestanding Oak dresser. Radiator. Door to garden. Limestone tiled floor.

Utility Room 10’7 x 6’4 (3.23m x 1.93m) Wall and base units with worktops and appliance space beneath. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Windows to side. Quarry tiled floor.

First Floor Landing Approached from the sitting room. Built in wardrobe. Window to side aspect.

Master Bedroom14’8 x 14’6 (4.47m x 4.42m) Vaulted ceiling. Windows to two aspects. Exposed timbers. Radiator. Recess with wash basin.

Shower Room Fully tiled shower cubicle. Low level WC. Wash basin. Window to side. Tiled surrounds. Radiator/towel rail. Laminate flooring.

Bedroom Four 10’4 x 7’1 (3.15m x 2.16m) Windows to two aspects. Exposed timbers Radiator

Bedroom Five9’ x 7’1 (2.74m x 2.16m) Windows to two aspects. Exposed timbers Radiator.

Rear Landing (approached from the study) Radiator.


The Chapel


Bedroom Two 11’ x 7’ (3.35m x 2.13m) Windows to rear. Radiator. Built in double wardrobe/storage cupboard and fitted shelving.

Bedroom Three 12’10 x 10’ (3.91m x 3.05m) Windows to three aspects. Radiator.

Shower Room Fully tiled shower cubicle. Low level WC. Wash basin. Tiled surrounds. Radiator/towel rail.

The Gardens Approached at the front by a gravel driveway that provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the double garage. The front garden is attractively laid to lawn and stocked with mature shrubs and trees. The gardens are a particular feature of the property and enjoy a westerly aspect with far reaching views being enjoyed from the patio at the rear of the house. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with mature hedges and trees together with well stocked flower beds and rockeries providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. There are various terraces which provide great areas for al fresco entertaining one of which is complimented by a thatched pavilion. Within the garden is the lovely pool house beyond which are two paddocks. In all the property stands in just over an acre of gardens and paddocks.

The Pool House Approximately 41’ x 25’ (Approximately 12.50m x 7.62m Overall) Housing a lovely indoor heated swimming pool that is approximately 30’ x 14’. Non slip flooring. Plant room housing Vaporex 55 air circulation system, pumps, filters and boiler. Shower room: Recently refitted with a fully tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Window to rear.


The Detached Chapel 21’ x 18’ (6.40m x 5.49m) Formerly a Methodist meeting place. Open plan on the ground floor being 18’ x 21’ overall. A large bright room with oak flooring and arched windows to both sides and the rear with French doors opening to the garden. High vaulted ceiling. Four radiators. Stairs to the mezzanine floor with cupboard beneath. There is an attractive open plan solid oak kitchen in one corner of the room fitted with oak work tops and storage units with sink, two ring electric hob and breakfast bar. In addition on the ground floor there is a Shower room with shower cubicle, WC, wash basin, extractor and ladder style towel rail/radiator. There is a mezzanine floor with gallery overlooking the main room and enjoying fine far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The Chapel enjoys its own small raised decked area with steps leading down to the garden.

Detached Double Garage 18’7 x 17’8 (5.66m x 5.38m) With up and over door. Light and power connected. Roof storage area. Side door to garden.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and 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. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 28.05.2015

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