4 bedroom detached for sale

This outstanding four-bedroom detached family home, built in 2014 to an exceptional standard, offers approximately 3000 sqft of flexible accommodation on a 0.7-acre plot adjoining woodlands. The property features a self-contained annexe with a living room/kitchen, bedroom, shower room, and loft space, ideal for guests or extended family. Inside, a grand reception hall with a central oak staircase and oak flooring leads to four reception rooms, including a spacious 247 living room with a dual-aspect log burner, a sitting room with garden views, a second galleried lounge (with potential for a fifth bedroom), and a 196 kitchen/breakfast room with sage units, granite worktops, and integrated appliances. A triple-aspect dining room with vaulted ceilings, a downstairs cloakroom, a boot room, and a large utility room complete the ground floor. Upstairs, a galleried landing with the second lounge (or potential fifth bedroom) opens to four generous double bedrooms, three with en-suites, plus a luxurious family bathroom. The master bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe with a luxurious en-suite bathroom. With double-glazed windows, gas central heating, and underfloor heating in key areas, this home blends modern luxury with rural charm.


Outside, the gated plot features two automated steel gates, a sweeping carriage driveway with ample parking, an EV charge point, a security alarm, and CCTV, alongside a south-facing landscaped garden with mature planting, lawn, a large decked terrace, and three outbuildings to include a summer house/office, a large-shed, and a greenhouse.

Situated on the western outskirts of Hoddesdon, Riven offers a tranquil setting with the added benefit of being just a short distance from the charming town of Hertford. Hertfords picturesque high street features a mix of independent boutiques, cafes, and larger stores like Sainsburys and Marks & Spencer, providing a vibrant shopping and dining experience. Families will appreciate the proximity to excellent schools, including Abel Smith School and Richard Hale School, as well as prestigious private schools such as Haileybury College (3 miles away) and St Edmunds College (7 miles away), both renowned for academic excellence. For leisure, the adjacent woodlands, Lee Valley Park, and Hertford Castle grounds offer beautiful spaces for walking and outdoor activities. Transport links are superb, with Broxbourne railway station (1.5 miles away) providing direct trains to London Liverpool Street in approximately 25-30 minutes, and Hertford North station (1.8 miles away) offering services to London Kings Cross in around 50 minutes. The nearby A10 and A414 ensure easy road access to London, Cambridge, and beyond, making this location ideal for commuters and families seeking the best of rural and urban living.