4-bedroom terraced house · SG4 8UB
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2%) on 20 JunListed 261 days
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About
A superb opportunity to purchase this delightful character cottage dating back to circa 1889, bursting with charm, period features, and surprisingly versatile living space, all complemented by plenty of off road parking a rare and valuable asset for a village centre home.
The property is offered chain free and retains many original features throughout, including open fireplaces, a large Aga, exposed beams, and leaded windows, all combining beautifully with practical modern living.
The ground floor offers a welcoming sitting room, a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family room ideal for everyday living and entertaining, a study/home office, a downstairs shower room, separate cloakroom, and a conservatory overlooking the garden.
On the first floor there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, while the second floor provides a fourth bedroom and family bathroom, making the layout ideal for families, home working, or guests.
Externally, the property enjoys a good sized garden alongside ample off road parking, a highly sought-after feature in this central village location.
Conveniently situated on Codicote High Street, the cottage is within easy walking distance of everyday local amenities, a highly regarded jmi school, open countryside, bus routes, and excellent road links.
Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, and St Albans are all easily accessible, offering mainline stations to London along with extensive shopping and leisure facilities.
An exceptional village home combining character, location, and practicality early viewing is strongly recommended.
Front Path leading to Front Door Entrance Lobby: Door leading to: Sitting Room: Leaded bay window to front, brick fireplace with open fire and tiled hearth, radiator, t.v. Point.
Large Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Living Room: Comprising a range of fitted hi gloss matching wall and base units with work tops over, concealed fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, Bosch electric double oven, Bosch gas hob with extractor hood above.
Original kitchen Aga in recess with tiled hearth and beams, wooden flooring throughout, radiator, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, large pull out larder cupboard, power points, cupboard housing boiler, leaded windows to side and rear, door to stairs, understairs recess storage area, ceiling spot lighting.
Door to Inner Lobby: Window to side, doors leading to Large Storage Cupboard, Cloakroom, Shower Room Office/Study Room and Conservatory.
Large Storage Cupboard Cloakroom: Low level w.c., corner wash hand basin. Shower Room: Shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail.
Study/Office: Double glazed patio door to side leading to rear garden, beamed ceiling. Conservatory: Tiled floor, double glazed windows and door to garden.
Stairs leading to First Floor Long landing with radiator, exposed beams. Bedroom One: Leaded window to front, radiator, power points.
Door to: En Suite: Low level w.c., wash hand basin, heated towel rail. Bedroom Two: Two leaded light windows to rear, radiator, power points.
Bedroom Three: Window to side, storage cupboards, radiator, power points.
Stairs to Second Floor: Long vertical window overlooking the garden and beyond, doors to: Bedroom Four: Leaded windows to the front and rear, radiator, eaves storage, power points.
Family Bathroom: Bath with glazed screen and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., velux window, tiled floor, part tiled walls.
Rear Garden The garden offers a large patio area to the rear and side, fencing to both sides, upper deck area with two sheds, lawned area with flower beds and shrubs.
Pedestrian side access gate plus large vehicle gate offer extra parking.
Front Garden: Path leading to front door, easily maintained brick frontage with drive way for two cars and further off road parking available in the courtyard area behind the gate.
Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items.
All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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