5-bedroom detached house · SG1 4BP
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A fantastic opportunity to purchase this established, exceptionally spacious five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached family home, occupying a splendid private plot approaching a quarter of an acre, set back behind one of the Old Town's premier turnings.
Conveniently situated within walking distance of the historic Old Town High Street, Lister Hospital, Sainsbury's supermarket and John Henry Newman Secondary School, whilst the mainline train station is within a close, walkable distance, with fast direct trains to King's Cross in approximately 23 minutes.
The property currently offers a diverse and flexible arrangement of accommodation over two floors that lends itself to further extension work and remodelling, with the opportunity to personalise to a prospective buyer's own specification.
Currently, the accommodation comprises a generous reception hallway, a comfortable, well-proportioned lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen, study/breakfast room, side lobby/utility area and first-floor landing leading to five bedrooms, three of which benefit from en-suites, together with a family bathroom, dressing room and first-floor study.
Practical benefits include double glazing and gas-fired central heating, whilst a substantial frontage and block-paved provides ample off-road parking leading to an integral double garage with twin electric up-and-over doors.
The garage also provides further scope for conversion, providing additional accommodation if so required.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential this property offers within this highly regarded location.
Location Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1(M) offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North.
Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1 billion Regeneration Plan.
The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities.
The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two gp Surgeries.
In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools.
The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park (truncated) The Accommodation Comprises Double glazed front door and side window opening to: Reception Hallway Finished with stylish wooden effect flooring laid in an attractive herringbone pattern, wooden panelled walls to dado rail height and an attractive turning staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard below.
Doors to: Downstairs Cloakroom/WC Fitted with a low-level WC, vanity hand wash basin, tiled flooring and splashbacks, radiator and window to the front elevation.
Lounge (6.45m x 3.84m) A comfortable, well-proportioned room with an accent wooden panelled wall and a dual aspect provided by double glazed window to the front elevation and double glazed doors with side windows opening to the rear garden.
Two radiators.
Dining Room (3.53m x 3.23m) Continuation of stylish wooden effect flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, accent wooden panelled walls, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Kitchen (5m x 2.51m) Fitted with a comprehensive range of beech base and eye-level units and drawers, complemented by black handles and finished with Labrador granite work surfaces and matching upstands.
Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances including double oven, microwave, electric hob with extractor fan above and dishwasher.
Ceramic floor tiles and tiled splashbacks. Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Door to the side lobby and utility room, with a further door to the breakfast room/study.
Breakfast Room/Study (2.62m x 2.51m) Continuation of wooden effect flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, radiator and double glazed door and window opening to the rear garden.
Side Lobby/Utility Room (3.89m x 1.75m) Tiled floor, double glazed door to the front of the property, radiator and further double glazed door and window opening to the rear garden.
Utility area with wall-mounted gas-fired boiler, ceramic Belfast sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring and fitted granite work surfaces with tiled splashbacks.
Personal door to the double garage. First Floor Landing Airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Doors to: First Floor Study (2.97m x 2.57m) Wooden panelled walls, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Door to inner hallway.
Inner Hallway/Dressing Room Doors to: Bedroom One (4.01m x 3.38m) Radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Door to: En Suite Bathroom Low-level WC, vanity hand wash basin, panel bath, separate shower cubicle, chrome towel rail radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two (4.01m x 2.97m) Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Door to: En Suite Bathroom Low-level WC, panel bath, vanity hand wash basin, shower cubicle, tiled walls and flooring and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Three (3.89m x 3.28m) Measurements exclude built-in double wardrobes, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Door to: En Suite Shower Room Fitted with a low-level WC, vanity hand wash basin and shower cubicle.
Bedroom Four (3.61m x 3.27m) Measurements include built-in double wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom Five (2.97m x 2.92m) Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Family Bathroom Fitted with a vanity hand wash basin, low-level WC and panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Fully tiled walls and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Outside Front Garden & Driveway The property is set well back from the road behind an established front garden laid predominantly to lawn, interspersed with mature specimen trees and shrubbery.
A wide grey block-paved driveway extends to the front of the double garage, providing ample off-road parking, with access to either side of the property leading to the rear garden.
Double Garage Power and light, two electric up-and-over doors and personal door to the side lobby.
Rear Garden In all, the plot is approaching a quarter of an acre, with a rear garden laid predominantly to lawn, interspersed with mature shrubbery and a weeping willow tree, together with greenhouse and wooden summer house.
Enclosed with wooden panel fencing. Wide access to either side.
Tenure, Council Tax & EPC The Tenure of this Property is: Freehold The Local Authority is: Stevenage Borough Council The Council Tax Band :F (£3,455 per year) The EPC Rating is: C Viewing Information Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.
Disclaimer Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
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Fixtures & Fittings All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order. Stay Connected Website Facebook Putterills Stevenage Instagram Putterills Stevenage
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