The origins of Skimpans Farm are thought to date from about 1500 AD, although an auction description some 300 years later in 1800, describes it as, 'A Freehold Estate forming within itself one of the most agreeable Residences for a Gentleman's Family in the County of Hertfordshire'.
Extensively renovated and restored since 2003 by the current owners, it is Grade II listed including the Granary, which outlooks onto a magnificent courtyard. The five bedoom, three bathroom and four reception accommodation is set in an angled, horseshoe shape with an East and West wing, linked to the South with living rooms facing over the South-facing gardens.
Simply oozing charm and character with an abundance of authentic structural beams, Skimpans provides some 4500 sq ft of family living accommodation plus garages, stores and several outbuildings that could be used for home office, gym or hobbies. In total, over 5000 sq ft.
Rooms:
Entrance Hall
Radiator. Fitted carpet. Door to rear.
Living Room
25' 6" x 14' 8" (7.77m x 4.47m)
Windows to front, side and rear. Radiator. Inglenook fireplace with original timbers.
Sitting Room
17' 11" x 15' 1" (5.46m x 4.60m)
Georgian Sash windows to front and side. Feature fireplace with marble hearth. Radiators. Wood flooring. Under stairs storage area.
Reception Room
16' 4" x 13' 11" (4.98m x 4.24m)
Window to front and rear. Feature fireplace. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Country Kitchen/Breakfast Room
19' 6" x 18' 4" (5.94m x 5.59m)
Windows to front and rear. Secondary entrance door. Stable door to rear. Shaker-style solid wood kitchen units. Inset sink unit with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Aga-oven and stove. Space for fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated oven and microwave. Radiator. Flagstone tiled flooring.
Dining Room
20' 4" x 11' 1" (6.20m x 3.38m)
Windows to rear. Stable door to rear. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Stairs to master bedroom.
Second Kitchen & Utility
23' 5" x 19' 8" (7.14m x 5.99m)
Arranged as a second kitchen. Window to front. Door to boot room. Radiator. Tiled floor. Built-in cooker with hob. Laundry including washing machine, drier and Butler's sink. Tiled floor. Adjacent Pantry. Door to Boot room and access to side passage and garage.
Guest Cloakroom
Window to rear. Low flush WC. Vanity wash basin. Tiled floor.
Boot Room
Three Staircases to First Floor
Landing/Passageway
18' 10" x 6' 6" (5.74m x 1.98m)
Master Bedroom
18' 7" x 12' 2" (5.66m x 3.71m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Open to dressing room. Door to en-suite.
Dressing Area
12' 0" x 6' 4" (3.66m x 1.93m)
Window to front. Fitted carpet.
En-suite Bathroom
Freestanding bath with hand held shower attachment. Double shower with thermostatic control and glass shower screen. Low flush WC. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom Two
18' 1" x 6' 6" (5.51m x 1.98m)
Windows to front. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
En-suite to Bedrooms Two/Four
8' 1" x 11' 5" (2.46m x 3.48m)
Large sash window to front. Panel enclosed bath with wall mounted mixer tap. Shower cubicle with glass shower screen.Double vanity sink unit with mixer tap, heated mirror and shaving socket. Underfloor heating. Megaflow hot water supply at mains pressure.
Bedroom Four
14' 3" x 11' 5" (4.34m x 3.48m)
Window to front. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom Three
Window to front. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Shower Room
Window to front. Shower cubicle with waterfall shower head. Vanity wash basin. Low flush WC. Towel radiator.
Bedroom Five
16' 4" x 12' 6" (4.98m x 3.81m)
Window to front. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Integral Garage
26' 1" x 10' 8" (7.95m x 3.25m)
Inspection pit and loft storage above.
Separate Garage
17' 1" x 13' 3" (5.21m x 4.04m)
Store - Attached to Garage
17' 1" x 8' 9" (5.21m x 2.66m)
Granary
11' 9" x 11' 9" (3.58m x 3.58m)
Summer House
8' 2" x 8' 2" (2.49m x 2.49m)
