Walking into the first of five stylish new house that have just been built in Hertford, I feel as though I am not in Hertfordshire, but in a very smart London house. The clean lines and modern interior create a calm and relaxed atmosphere throughout the property.

Each house is on four levels, with a fantastic combination of living and entertaining accommodation, in addition to four generous bedrooms.

What really strikes me about the house, as I stand in its vast kitchen, is just how perfect it is for entertaining. It’s the kind of kitchen that you could stand in cooking a meal for friends, while they sit at the other end of the room and chat with you at the same time.

The bi-fold doors leading out into the garden are a fabulous addition to the kitchen – and mean that particularly during the summer months, when I can’t imagine you would ever want to close the doors, the whole room has a real feeling of space.

The kitchen is a real dream for anyone who loves to cook – everything has been thought of, and with Siemens appliances, and even a powerpoint within the worksurface, so you really feel spoilt for gadgets.

This light and airy feel is echoed in the bedrooms – all of which are generously sized, and with sumptuous bathrooms – it would be the kind of house that either makes a perfect family home, or a great place for having friends to stay for the weekend.

I imagine that if I lived here, I would probably never leave the bath in the top floor bedroom. With a floor to ceiling window, and a luxurious, inviting bath, I have no doubt that this will be a real selling point for the house.

It’s more than a house, it’s a lifestyle that’s on offer here – these are the kind of homes that would be the envy of all your friends, and within striking distance of London too.

The location of the houses is perfect for the London commuter with the train station just moments away on foot, so the commute into London is a very easy prospect.

Anyone looking to move out of London for more space, but not wanting to give up the London lifestyle, would surely find these properties an ideal solution.

Working from home is an option here too – with a great study on the ground floor, and two living rooms, there are plenty of options for a space to work from. The accommodation in these properties is incredibly flexible – with all of the rooms affording such great ceiling heights, and SONOS wiring throughout, there’s any number of possibilities to create a workspace and still have plenty of room for living.

For viewings, Silverstones is taking part in Strutt & Parker’s National Open House Day on October 11, between 10am to 3pm – or by prior appointment.

The guide price is between £1,000,000 and £1,275,000. For more information, or to book a viewing, call 01727 840285.