Croft Lane, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AS

Early Garden City Detached Residence • Characterful Arts and Crafts influences • 0.6 Acre mature plot • Overlooking farmland • Four reception rooms • Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Studio and summerhouse • Detached garage The Property - A substantial and beautifully characterful family home, occupying an impressive 0.6-acre mature plot on a highly sought-after road.

Rich in charm and individuality, the property draws inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement of the early 20th century, creating a warm and timeless sense of character throughout.

A welcoming reception hall leads to four well-proportioned reception rooms, including a study and a particularly impressive living room with a striking Inglenook fireplace and original bench seating.

Oak flooring features in the majority of the principal reception areas, complementing the period character.

The contemporary kitchen is perfectly suited to modern family life, with a central island, roof lantern and concealed lighting, opening into a superb hardwood conservatory and creating an exceptional light-filled living space.

Practical accommodation includes a separate utility room and cloakroom, while the first floor provides five bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, together with a family bathroom.

The generous layout offers considerable flexibility for growing families, home working and entertaining. Outside, the mature grounds are approached through a five-bar gate onto a private driveway.

The rear garden is predominantly lawned and features a paved patio, timber-framed summer house, detached brick-built studio with clay-tiled roof and a separate single garage.

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home combining character, space and a wonderful rural setting.

The Location - The house is pleasantly situated on the sought-after Croft Lane overlooking green belt countryside and farmland.

The centre of Norton, one of the three ancient villages absorbed by the Garden City lies just a third of a mile to the east with its primary school, historic parish church and Three Horseshoes pub.

The town centre and mainline railway station are located a mile and a quarter to the south-west.

Letchworth Garden City is on the London to Cambridge mainline and offers regular services throughout the day.

The fastest to London King's Cross take just 29 minutes and Cambridge is 28 minutes away in the other direction. Junction 9 on the A1(M) is only two and a half miles away by car, as is Junction 10.

Designed in the early 20th Century to combine the benefits of town and country, Letchworth Garden City was the world’s first example of this concept and succeeds to this day in achieving its aim.

It provides excellent shops, leisure facilities, schools and green open spaces.

Construction - Rendered brick under a tiled roof Services - Mains water, sewerage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Broadband Speed - A choice of providers with claimed download speeds of up to 1,800 Mbps. Mobile Signal - Most providers claim up to 5G coverage.

Conservation Area - The property is located within a Conservation Area.

Restrictive Covenants - In line with industry regulations, estate agents are required to reference restrictive covenants in sales particulars.

Restrictive covenants may guide how a property is used or altered, often to preserve an area’s character.

They can cover business or rental use, parking, boundaries, landscaping, external finishes, satellite equipment, and certain animals. Many are historic and may not affect everyday enjoyment.

For more information, speak with the agent, and where relevant, full details will be confirmed during conveyancing.

Easements - In line with industry guidance, estate agents are required to reference restrictive easements in sales particulars.

An easement gives a third party, such as a neighbour or utility company, limited access to the property for specific purposes, for example, on foot, by vehicle, or to maintain services.

Some may also allow a neighbour to enter to carry out essential repairs. For more information, speak with the agent, and where relevant, full details will be confirmed during conveyancing.

Flooding - In line with industry guidance, estate agents are required to reference flooding in sales particulars.

Properties can be at risk of flooding and it is important for you to check if the property has been flooded in the last 5 years, what flood defences are in place and source of any flooding.

For more information, speak with the agent, and where relevant, full details will be confirmed during conveyancing.