A Datchworth Grade II listed country house, built in the late 1600s, is up for sale with a guide price of £1.2 million.

The property on Datchworth Green was listed by estate agents Ashtons on September 4.

The four-bedroom detached residence, which last sold in August 2014 for £960,000, is described by the agents as a "rare and exciting opportunity" to acquire a "truly unique, characterful" home.

The property went on the market on September 4The property went on the market on September 4 (Image: Ashtons) They added: "This beautifully presented detached residence, built in the late 1600s, retains its original charm and character throughout, offers versatile accommodation and exudes elegance, warmth and comfort."

It features a double-height reception hall with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and original stone flooring.

A solid oak staircase leads to the first floor, with a galleried landing.

The house is on the market with a guide price of £1,200,000The house is on the market with a guide price of £1,200,000 (Image: Ashtons) The ground floor also includes a large kitchen/diner, a cloakroom, a lounge, and a family room/study, while the kitchen/diner, which spans the width of the house, is fitted with traditional units and a commercial-grade range cooker.

It also features a kitchen island and space for a large dining table.

The property has four bedroomsThe property has four bedrooms (Image: Ashtons) Double doors lead to a patio, and a stable door opens onto the rear garden.

The lounge, described as "generous, yet cosy", has an Inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove.

The family room has exposed beams, traditional arched windows, oak flooring, and a stable door leading to the driveway.

More photos of the property are available on ZooplaMore photos of the property are available on Zoopla (Image: Ashtons)

Upstairs, the principal bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, exposed beams, a 'priest hole' storage space, and a modern ensuite bath and shower room.

The second and third double bedrooms are dual aspect, and the fourth bedroom offers a view of the village green.

It also includes a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower.

The estate agents highlighted the property's historical features, including the original builder's hallmarks carved into the timber frame of the cloakroom.

They said: "Remarkably, a notable feature of this room are the hallmarks of the original builder carved into the timber frame."

The agents also emphasised the property's charm and character, noting the exposed beams throughout the house and the traditional arched windows.