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Summary Located in a small crescent in the sought-after village of Barkway, an immaculately presented 4 double bedroom detached family home with the benefit of detached double garage to side, lovely landscaped garden to rear with private access to Barkway recreational ground, and off-road parking.
Description Located in an enviable position within a small crescent close to Barkway high street, a fantastic opportunity to purchase this immaculately presented detached family home.
The accommodation to the ground floor comprises of spacious entrance hall with doors to large lounge, bright open plan kitchen/diner/breakfast room, separate utility room, groundfloor cloakroom, and study room.
To the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms with en-suite to principal bedroom, and lovely family bathroom suite.
The home offers stunning views over open fields to rear, with the rear garden providing private access to Barkway recreation ground and play park, making the home a perfect setting for families.
The rear garden is a good size with patio and landscaped lawn areas, with access to detached double garage to side.
With off-road parking to side, and landscaped green to the front of the property, viewing of this property is strongly advised to appreciate the space this home has to offer.
Barkway is a charming and highly sought-after North Hertfordshire village set in open countryside, just a short drive South East of Royston.
Renowned for its attractive period homes and strong community feel, the village offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining conveniently placed for everyday amenities.
Barkway benefits from primary school and traditional pub, with excellent road links via the A10 and nearby rail services from Royston providing access to Cambridge and London.
Door To Entrance Hall Spacious entrance hall with wood flooring, stairs off to first floor landing with understair cupboards. Doors to: Cloakroom Concealed cistern WC. Wash hand basin.
Half paneled walls. Floor tiling.
Lounge 16' x 13' ( 4.88m x 3.96m ) Spacious lounge with feature fireplace with log burner, hearth and brick surround, radiator, double glazed window to front and side, double glazed double doors to rear garden, door to dining area.
Kitchen/Diner/Breakfast Room Beautifully presented bright open plan kitchen/diner/breakfast room comprising: Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14' 4" x 12' 8" max ( 4.37m x 3.86m max ) Comprising Range cooker with gas hob and stainless steel extractor hood over, 1 1/2 bowl ceramic sink unit with wok surface surrounds, generous range of base and wall units, integrated appliances including dishwasher, microwave and space for large American style fridge/freezer, central island, recess lighting.
Tiled floor with underfloor heating, double glazed window to rear.
Dining Area 12' 7" x 9' 3" ( 3.84m x 2.82m ) There is lots of natural light in the dining area through the double glazed windows and double doors to rear garden.
Utility Room 11' 5" x 5' 6" ( 3.48m x 1.68m ) Good sized utility room comprising space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumbeldryer, 1 1/2 bowl ceramic sink unit with tap and work surface surrounds, base and wall units, wall mounted boiler, fitted shelving, double glazed window to side, door to side, tiled floor.
Study 11' 5" x 6' 3" ( 3.48m x 1.91m ) Double glazed window to front. First Floor Landing Turning staircase from entrance hall to first floor landing. Hatch to loft.
Doors to: Bedroom One 14' 4" x 12' 9" ( 4.37m x 3.89m ) Radiator. Double glazed double doors to Juliet balcony overlooking open field to rear. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite Suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into unit with cupboards below, low flush WC, heated towel rail, floor tiling, recess lighting, frosted window to side.
Bedroom Two 11' 9" x 11' 5" ( 3.58m x 3.48m ) Fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors, radiator, double glazed window to front. Bedroom Three 13' x 7' 9" ( 3.96m x 2.36m ) Radiator.
Double glazed window to rear. Bedroom Four 12' 3" x 7' 7" ( 3.73m x 2.31m ) Fitted cupboard. Radiator. Double glazed window to front.
Bathroom Suite comprising bath with shower over and glass screen, low flush WC, wash hand basin set into unit with cupboards below, radiator, part tiled walls, floor tiling, recess lighting, frosted window to rear.
Outside The property is situated on a small crescent close to the Barkway's high street, with lovely landscaped lawn to the front of the property.
Rear Garden Lovely landscaped rear garden with paved patio area with space for garden furniture perfect for entertaining, large lawn area with fence surround, and gate for side access.
There is a personal door to detached double garage, and the garden also enjoys a private rear gate leading to the village recreation ground and play park making the garden perfect for families.
Garage 17' 5" x 17' ( 5.31m x 5.18m ) There is a detached double garage to side with driveway providing off-road parking. 1.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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