Summary - THE CRUCK BARN PIPERS HILL GREAT GADDESDEN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HP1 3BY
3 bed 3 bath Terraced
Spacious character home with extensive parking and low-maintenance garden.
Grade II* listed barn conversion dating from the 15th century
Extremely large internal space (approx. 2,273–2,828 sq ft)
Open-plan living with high vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams
Principal bedroom on ground floor with dressing room and en suite
Parking for five to six vehicles; large low-maintenance rear garden
EPC rating D; timber frame likely lacks insulation (energy works advisable)
Heating: electric main fuel; boiler and radiators in place
Listed status may restrict works and increase upkeep costs
Set within a tranquil Hertfordshire village on the edge of Ashridge, The Cruck Barn is a rare Grade II* listed barn conversion combining historic character with generous modern living spaces. Vaulted ceilings, exposed cruck and oak beams and expansive windows create dramatic, light-filled rooms across an exceptionally large footprint. The principal suite is on the ground floor with direct garden access, while two further en suite bedrooms occupy the upper levels for privacy.
Practical advantages include generous off-street parking for multiple vehicles, a low-maintenance landscaped garden and an open-plan kitchen with quality fittings. The property is offered chain free and sits close to Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead for schools, transport links and local amenities, yet benefits from peaceful countryside views and proximity to the Ashridge Estate.
There are important considerations for buyers: the house is Grade II* listed, which restricts alterations and can complicate maintenance and planning. The listed timber-frame fabric appears to lack modern insulation, heating is electric with a boiler and radiators, and the EPC is D. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Prospective purchasers should allow for specialist listed-building upkeep and potential further improvements to energy efficiency.
This home will most appeal to buyers seeking a historic, character-rich residence with generous space and parking in a rural setting, who are comfortable with listed-building ownership and the associated ongoing responsibilities.
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