A Grade II-listed property that was once author George Orwell's favourite pub is up for sale for offers in excess of £1million.

The detached house in Wallington, near Baldock, is next door to the writer's former home, where he lived in the 1930s.

The Comet: There are two reception rooms.There are two reception rooms. (Image: By Design)

The four-bedroom property, with two reception rooms and two bathrooms, comes with 0.75 acres of land.

Once the beer cellar of the former public house, the basement has been transformed into a comfortable space, perfectly suited for a games room.

The Comet: The country-style kitchen is a focal point of the property.The country-style kitchen is a focal point of the property. (Image: By Design)

The property has plenty of character, including exposed beams, quarry tiled floors and an inglenook fireplace.

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The rear garden features a heated swimming pool, and there is ample off-road parking to the front. A large barn provides lots of storage space.

The Comet: The property comes with nearly 0.75 acres of land.The property comes with nearly 0.75 acres of land. (Image: By Design)

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