Listed for £5,000,000
March 6, 2026
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The seven bedrooms are arranged across three floors: two within the lower ground floor, a self-contained bedroom suite on the ground floor that’s ideal for visiting guests, and four on the first floor including the principal bedroom with dressing room. In total, the house benefits from five well-appointed bathrooms.
Outside
Thoughtfully considered for entertaining friends and family at home, the gardens are wonderfully secluded and packed with exciting features to suit all occasions. Tucked away to the rear is the main outdoor living space: a secluded spot sheltered by the elevations of the house, it is at once fantastically private and tremendously well lit, with masses of paved stone terrace creating a light backdrop that supports a stunning rectangular pool added. The terrace can be accessed from several points around the house: the kitchen/breakfast room, the ground floor guest suite, and morning room. Separate from the main house in its own private wing, the entertainment room and gym, with its en-suite facilities, offers the opportunity to utilise as an annexe. A seating area, grounded by box topiary, provides ample room for relaxing, and leads to a covered outdoor kitchen with its own built-in pizza oven.
The gardens envelop the house, with lawns wrapping around three sides and including a mix of manicured lawn space and more traditional parkland, bordered by mature trees which create a natural privacy barrier. To the front, a driveway sweeps up to the house, with ample parking available directly in front of the original part of the house and separately adjacent to the new garage wing which has internal space for numerous cars and features motorised door shutters.
Situation
Thrifts House enjoys a discreet, lakeside position between the village of Great Amwell and the larger centre of Ware. The former is a charming and thriving community with a village primary school, a pub and a restaurant, while Ware is a bustling market town located off the A10, with the popular town of Hertford just three miles up the road. Ware offers a best of both worlds setting, surrounded by the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside and the River Lee Navigation, but well connected to London. The local area is rich in green spaces, providing perfect settings for outdoor activities, walks, and family outings.
London is just 20 miles away by car and while easy rail access is provided by Ware train station to London Liverpool Street (approx. 45 minutes), from Hertford East station to Liverpool Street (approx. 49 minutes) or Hertford North Finsbury Park/Kings Cross (approx. 35 minutes). Road links are excellent, with convenient access to the A10 and A414 connecting to the M25. International airports include Luton (22 miles), Stansted (20 miles) and London Heathrow (48 miles).
The prestigious Presdales Secondary and Sixth Form School for girls plus renowned boarding school, Haileybury College are both within two miles. Further local schooling includes Simon Balle and Richard Hale, which are both within easy access. There are multiple nurseries and well-regarded primary schools in the area too, including Duncombe, Heathmount and Hertford Prep School. Property Ref Number: HAM-63745
Additional Information
Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Klargester septic tank.