Arches Hall presents a rare opportunity to acquire a picturesque residential and equestrian estate positioned within beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. The principal house dates to around 1900, with subsequent additions and is in a prominent position overlooking its own land and surrounding unspoilt countryside. The house is approached along a tree-lined drive, bordered by post and rail paddocks either side. The property includes the renowned Arches Hall Stud, which boasts an impressive track record, having produced a large number of winners of group races over a period of 40 years, by the renowned owner-breeder, Dick Hollingsworth. With an abundance of established paddocks, Arches Hall Stud offers the potential for a regional breeding operation or extensive livery facilities.

Summary - An impressive residential and equestrian estate in a beautiful setting

An impressive five-bedroom Edwardian house
Stud with thirty loose boxes | Paddocks | Horse walker | Manège | Two grooms' flats
Four cottages
Two houses
Barns and stables with potential
Frontage onto the River Rib
For sale as a whole or in 13 lots
In all about 72.17 acres

London 25 miles | Newmarket 40 miles | Cambridge 26 miles | Hertford North 8 miles (Trains to London Liverpool Street from 49 minutes)
Bishop's Stortford 9 miles | London Stansted 13.5 miles
(Distances and times are approximate)

Situation - Arches Hall is located at the end of a tranquil country lane and is on the edge of the peaceful hamlet of Latchford. Whilst in a rural setting the property is still well-positioned for the A10 which is approximately 2 miles away. With London just 25 miles away, commuting to the city is fast and convenient. The nearby towns of Bishop's Stortford, Ware, and Hertford are easily accessible, offering a range of amenities including excellent schools, shopping options and sporting facilities. The property is well-connected with fast trains running to London from Bishop's Stortford and Ware. From these stations, journey times to London Liverpool Street are around 45 minutes and 41 minutes respectively. For air travel, London Stansted Airport is conveniently located approximately 13.5 miles to the east, providing easy access to domestic and international destinations.

Lot 1 Arches Hall - Arches Hall is an impressive Edwardian house, principally dating back to 1900. It is built of brick elevations, under a slate roof. The house features a charming facade with large bay windows that provide ample natural light from the south and west facing aspects. Inside, there is a well-proportioned
main reception hall running almost the entire length of the house, along with an impressive staircase. To the side of the house is a large Kitchen/breakfast room with sitting area, to the front of the house. Both the dining and drawing rooms look out across the gardens. French windows in the large drawing room open to the garden, allowing for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The principal bedroom suite provides lovely views of the gardens and paddocks beyond, and the landing is adorned with feature roof lights and inset spotlights, creating a welcoming atmosphere. There is a guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and first floor study/sitting room. The garden is impressively manicured and includes mature trees and hedges, providing a tranquil and private, well-sheltered outdoor space. To the rear of the house there are
stores and a workshop as well as two stables. There are paddocks either side of the drive, with two stables in the buildings, and just over the lane, frontage to the River Rib. About 11.19 acres.

Lot 2 Arches Hall Stud - Arches Hall Stud comprises impressive equestrian facilities, including thirty stables, two grooms' flats, a horse walker, manège, further outbuildings and extensive post and rail paddocks. The late Dick Hollingsworth, who built up the renowned Arches Hall Stud, enjoyed exceptional success as an owner
and breeder, and has bestowed a great reputation on this outstanding equestrian facility. Its history highlights the immense potential of this strategically located property, situated halfway between London and Newmarket. In addition to the stables and grooms' flat, Arches Hall Stud offers
extensive storage and ancillary facilities. The paddocks are all fenced with post and rail fencing and supplied with water, sheltered by mature hedgerows providing ideal conditions for horse grazing. The proximity of the paddocks to the stud buildings, along with the surrounding land,
offers exciting prospects for expanding the equestrian operation in the future. Arches Hall Stud is a testament to the success achieved by its successive owners and occupiers and the opportunities that arise from this exceptional location. About 40.67 acres

Lot 3 Hall Cottage - An extended two-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached cottage set in an idyllic location. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, kitchen extending to living area with skylight window and two sets of bi-fold doors opening onto a rear patio area. Downstairs WC and utility cupboard. Additional reception room with open fireplace. Upstairs there is a good sized master bedroom with en-suite and a further double bedroom with en-suite and shower room. To the rear of the property is a large garden with beautiful views over the countryside. There is parking to the front of the property. About 0.20 acres.

Lot 4 Chestnut Cottage - In a wonderful semi-rural setting on the Arches Hall stud farm estate, an attractive older style semi-detached house with accommodation comprising entrance hall, two reception rooms, one with double glazed doors to rear garden, large kitchen, downstairs shower room and conservatory. Upstairs there is the master bedroom with en-suite and a further two double rooms and a study as well as a family bathroom. To the rear of the property is a large garden with beautiful views over the adjoining countryside. About 0.18 acres

Lot 5 Stable Block - A former stable block with access from the main Arches Hall Stud entrance, comprising seven stables. Plans have been drawn up for three single storey residential units. About 0.25 acres

Lot 6 Ascot And Lingfield - ASCOT : A semi-detached one-bedroom bungalow set in idyllic, peaceful, rural location with stunning views over open countryside. Accommodation
comprises entrance hall, modern bathroom, double bedroom, and open plan kitchen and living area. Ample parking. This is let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST).

LINGFIELD : In this superb location, a two-bedroom semidetached chalet bungalow with wonderful views over open countryside. Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a downstairs bathroom and double bedroom, open plan kitchen and living area. Spiral staircase leading to double master bedroom with large dressing area and bathroom. Ample parking to rear of property. This is let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). About 0.19 acres.

Lot 7 Paddock View - Built in 2020 to a high specification Paddock View is a superb four-bedroom, four-bathroom barn conversion offering luxurious contemporary accommodation in a wonderful semi-rural setting. The stylishly designed accommodation includes an eye-catching open plan kitchen/living area with
bi fold doors, three ground floor bedrooms, all with ensuites and a utility area with WC. An attractive glass panelled staircase leads to the upper floor where there is a balcony with panoramic views over paddocks and adjoining countryside, an office/study area, principal bedroom with en suite and dressing area. There is also a further spiral staircase leading to a glass panelled mezzanine area. The property has gated access and provides secure parking for several vehicles. About 0.22 acres.

Lot 8 The Enclosure - A stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom barn conversion, built to an exceptionally high standard in 2020. This luxurious family home offers superb, well-designed accommodation throughout and boasts a wealth of high specification features combined with a stylish, modern interior. The
ground floor offers a magnificent open plan kitchen/living area with two sets of bi-fold doors leading to a low maintenance private garden with patio. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms, both with en-suites and a utility area with WC. An impressive glass panelled staircase leads to the upper floor where there is a balcony with panoramic views over open paddocks & countryside, an office/study area, master bedroom with en
suite and dressing area. There is one further bedroom and a separate family bathroom. The property has gated access and provides secure parking for several vehicles. About 0.17 acres.

Lot 9 Storage Barn - The storage barn is an outbuilding next door to Paddock View and The Enclosure. It serves as a superb, accessible storage space in the heart of the estate, usable for garaging, tractors and other equipment. About 0.08 acres.

Lot 10 Paddock - The Paddock, in the northeast corner of the estate extends to around 11.37 acres and adjoins Lots 2, 11 and 13. About 11.37 acres.

Lot 11 Grain Store - The Grain Store is surrounded by two paddocks and the stud, serving as a convenient storage location, but with the potential to develop into residential accommodation (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents). About 0.54 acres

Lot 12 Vet'S Paddock - A paddock extending to just over 2 acres, situated north of Lingfield and Ascot, forming the north-western boundary of the estate. About 2.32 acres.

Lot 13 House Paddock - Situated in between the Vet's Paddock (Lot 12) and The Paddock (Lot 10), stretching to the north boundary of the estate. About 4.80 acres.

General Remarks And Stipulations - METHOD OF SALE

Arches Hall is offered as a whole or in 13 lots by private treaty. The vendors intend to sell the whole or Lot 1 and Lot 2 together, initially before considering selling any other lots.

TENURE
The property will be offered for sale with vacant possession on completion, subject to the tenure of the cottages. See brochure for Tenancy Schedule.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way whether or not disclosed but specifically:
. A public footpath and bridleway cross the property;
. If the lots are sold separately, the purchaser(s) together with the vendors' agents will need to make the necessary application to the Environment Agency for the appropriate license(s) for the subdivision of the private water supply, together with the necessary rights of access to the borehole;
. If sold in lots all necessary rights of drainage and service easements will reserved;
. A right of way for the benefit of all lots over any other lots, if sold separately;
. Electricity transmission lines cross parts of the property; The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge and have satisfied themselves as to the provisions of any such matters affecting the property.

BOUNDARIES
The vendors and the vendors' agents will do their best to satisfy the ownership of the boundary hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these. The purchaser(s) will have to satisfy themselves as to the ownership of any boundaries. Should the property be sold in lots then
the selling agents will stipulate boundary responsibility between the various parts.

Services - A private borehole provides water to the property. Mains electricity. Private drainage systems.

Planning - . Chestnut Cottage: 4/9/2019 planning permission was granted for a part single storey and part double storey rear extension. Planning Ref: 3/19/1413/HH.
. Arches Hall: 9/11/2023 - planning permission was granted for a single storey rear extension. Planning Ref: 3/21/2151/HH.
. Arches Hall: 30/10/2006 - change of use of existing foaling stables and stores into granny flat with sitting room extension and carport. Planning Ref: 3/06/2144/FP

Local Authorities - East Hertfordshire District Council. Tel: 01279 655 261
Hertfordshire County Council. Tel: 01992 555 555

Council Tax Bands - Arches Hall - H, Hall Cottage - D, Chestnut Cottage - C, Lingfield & Ascot - Subject to business rates, Paddock View - F, The Enclosure - F, First Floor Grooms' Flat - B.

Epc Ratings - Arches Hall - F, Hall Cottage - E, Chestnut Cottage - E, Lingfield - E, Ascot - D, Paddock View - B, The Enclosure - B, First Floor Grooms' Flat - C.

Directions - Postcode: SG11 1QY
From London proceed north along the A10 past Ware and the villages of Thundridge, Wadesmill and High Cross, proceed for a further 0.5 miles before turning right (signed Barwick). Upon arriving at Barwick take the road to the left (signed Standon and Puckeridge) continue for about 0.75 miles and take the turning right (signed Latchford). Follow the road for about 0.5 miles and the entrance to Arches Hall can be found just over the bridge, through wrought iron gates. Alternatively, from Cambridge, proceed south along the A10 past Royston and Buntingford. At Puckeridge, take the second roundabout with the junction of the A120 and turn left in the direction of Standon. After approximately 0.5 miles turn right (signed Barwick) and proceed for about 1.25 miles before turning left (signed Latchford).

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the joint sole selling agents, Knight Frank LLP and Oliver Minton Village & Rural Homes.

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