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A deceptively spacious, well-presented four-bedroom family home, enjoying an enviable position, tucked away at the end of this desirable Great Ashby cul-de-sac, enjoying a most pleasant private rear garden backing onto mature woodland, enhancing the semi-rural feel to the location.
At the same time the property is also conveniently situated just a short walk from the local parade of shops and within the catchment area of the highly regarded Round Diamond Primary School.
Further practical benefits of the property include double-glazing and gas-fired central heating whilst the spacious ground-floor footprint could be further enhanced with the conversion of the integral garage (subject to usual planning consent).
The accommodation comprises of a reception hallway, cloakroom/WC, a generous lounge opening leading through to an open-plan kitchen/dining room whilst the first-floor landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms with an en-suite shower room serving the master bedroom and a well-appointed family bathroom.
Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate the pleasant position and aspect this property provides whilst enjoying the practical benefits of off-road parking for up to four vehicles.
Location Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M 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 £1billion 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 Doctor’s 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 to: Entrance Hall (2.82m x 1.04m) Oak effect flooring, radiator, and staircase rising to the first-floor.
Doors to: Downstairs Cloakroom/WC Continuation of oak effect flooring, decorative wooden panelled wall to half-height.
Low-level WC, corner wash hand basin, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation. Lounge (4.85m x 3.62m) A comfortable well-proportioned room.
Continuation of the oak effect flooring, radiator, understairs storage cupboard.
Double-glazed window to the front elevation with a square-arch opening through to: Dining Room (3.23m x 3.28m) Continuation of oak effect flooring, radiator, and double-glazed patio doors opening to the rear garden with views to the woodland beyond.
The dining room opens through to the kitchen creating an open-plan contemporary feel to the ground-floor accommodation.
Kitchen (3.47m x 2.38m) Fitted with a comprehensive range of white shaker style base and eye-level units and drawers finished with black worksurfaces, inset with a one and a half bowl stainless-steel sink unit with mixer tap.
Black tiled splashbacks, continuation of the oak effect flooring, downlighters and a range of integrated appliances which include a stainless-steel and glazed oven, stainless-steel four ring gas hob, splashback and extractor canopy.
Integrated Bosch dishwasher, fridge/freezer with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Cupboard housing the gas-fired boiler and a double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
First-Floor Landing Continuation of oak effect flooring, radiator, airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with laundry shelves and access to the part-boarded loft space.
Doors to: Bedroom One (3.14m x 3.02m) A comfortable double room with measurements excluding a built-in double wardrobe. Radiator, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.
Door to: En-Suite Shower Room (2.01m x 1.54m) Fitted with a white suite comprising of a low-level WC, vanity handwash basin with cupboard below and a corner shower cubicle with power shower.
Chrome towel rail, grey natural stone effect tiled walls and flooring, downlighters and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Two (5.02m x 2.57m) Another generous double room, with a dual aspect provided by double-glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. Radiator, and continuation of the oak effect flooring.
Bedroom Three (3.02m x 2.06m) Continuation of oak effect flooring, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the rear elevation with views to the woodland beyond the rear garden boundary.
Bedroom Four (2.72m x 1.98m) Continuation of oak effect flooring, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the rear elevation with views to the woodland beyond the rear garden boundary.
Family Bathroom (1.97m x 1.69m) Fitted with a modern white suite comprising of a low-level WC, pedestal handwash basin, and a wooden panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachments with dual valve rain shower and fitted shower screen.
Tiled effect walls and flooring, with decorative wooden panelling to half-height.
Chrome towel rail, downlighters, and an extractor fan Outside Driveway A combination of shingle and tarmac driveway providing off-road parking for up to four vehicles which leads to the integral garage and path to the front door with established side borders and specimen trees.
Integral Garage An integral single garage with an up and over door, power and light with a personal door to the rear garden.
Rear Garden A particular highlight of the property is the most pleasant well-maintained rear garden with a substantial limestone paved terrace across the full width of the property.
A well tendered lawn flanked by shrub borders with a variety of mature roses. Personal door to the garage.
Garden enclosed by wooden panelled fencing with gated access leading directly into the wooden which provides a most pleasant rural backdrop.
Tenure, Council Tax And EPC The Tenure of this Property is: Freehold The Local Authority is: North Hertfordshire The Council Tax Band: D (£2,499 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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