A five-bedroom country house near Hitchin is up for sale with a guide price of £1,250,000.

The property is located on Ashbrook Lane, St Ippolyts, and has been a cherished home since June 1998 when it was bought for £289k.

It has three bathrooms, three reception rooms, a double garage, and a large driveway.

The property went on the market in SeptemberThe property went on the market in September (Image: Ashtons) The estate agent, Ashtons, described it as a "wonderful family home in a tranquil village location."

The property is set on a third-acre plot and has a south-facing rear garden.

It is surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and plants, providing picturesque countryside views.

The house is on the market with a guide price of £1,250,000The house is on the market with a guide price of £1,250,000 (Image: Ashtons) Inside, the house features a spacious sitting room with triple-aspect views and a striking fireplace.

The open-plan kitchen/dining room has double-aspect views and space for family gatherings.

There is also a utility room and a family room with a wood-burning stove and French doors leading to the rear garden.

The property has five bedroomsThe property has five bedrooms (Image: Ashtons) Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room.

The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room.

The estate agent said the property "offers versatile living options" and "ample possibilities for extension and reconfiguration, allowing for the expansion of square footage or the creation of a more open-plan lifestyle."

The house is situated on a private road in the village of St Ippolyts and has a rear garden that has been "meticulously landscaped", with a patio area and a sprawling lawn adorned with various trees, shrubs, and plants.

More photos of the property are available on ZooplaMore photos of the property are available on Zoopla (Image: Ashtons) The estate agent said: "This represents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a truly unique property."

The property is set against a backdrop of picturesque countryside views, embraced by the lush greenery of mature trees, shrubs, and plants.