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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SG3 6AA
For saleReduced £75k (−5.9%) on 2 SepListed 191 days
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About
Set within one of Knebworth’s most prestigious roads, ideally positioned for the High Street, schooling and the mainline train station, this substantial five double bedroom, two-bathroom detached residence is offered to the market with no onward chain.
The property is presented in pristine condition throughout and offers an exceptional blend of charm, character and beautifully maintained accommodation, while still providing clear scope for further remodelling or adaptation, subject to requirements.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a generous entrance lobby which immediately sets an excellent first impression and reflects the quality found throughout the home.
From here, an inner hallway provides access to the principal reception rooms.
The dual-aspect living room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the rear garden and is filled with natural light, creating a warm and comfortable setting.
To the front, a separate dining room provides an ideal space for more formal entertaining, while an additional reception room offers excellent versatility as a snug, playroom or further sitting room depending on needs.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well-proportioned and fitted, forming a practical and sociable heart of the home, and leads through to a separate utility/laundry room.
From here there is access down to a useful basement area, ideal for storage or potential further use. A downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
To the first floor, the sense of space continues with five well-presented bedrooms, all finished to a high standard in keeping with the rest of the property.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bath and shower room, while a separate shower room serves the remaining bedrooms.
A further staircase leads to an attic room, offering excellent flexibility for a range of uses such as a home office, hobby space or additional storage, depending on requirements.
Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles.
To the rear lies a particularly impressive, sizeable lawned garden, offering a wonderful sense of space and privacy, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining during the warmer months.
Energy Rating: D Knebworth village provides a High Street with shops for daily needs.
There is a chemist, post office, doctors' surgery, two dentists, Co-op general store, Indian restaurant, Chinese take away, two cafés, wine merchants & a well-regarded junior/mixed infant school.
The mainline railway station with frequent service allows access to London Kings Cross in around 25 /35 minutes.
There are five churches all linked through the Knebworth Family of Churches, a Golf club & a great recreation ground with tennis courts, bowling green and toddlers play area.
The village is well placed for access to neighbouring towns and commuter links, with the following distances for guidance only: Stanstead airport 28 miles - Luton airport 13 miles - Heathrow airport 39 miles - A1(m) 3.6 miles - Hertford 8.5 miles - St Albans 13 miles - M25 Jct23 14 miles.
As with many local villages, the current local plan includes areas of proposed development. For further details please visit the North Herts District Council website.
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About 11, Swangleys Lane, Hertfordshire
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