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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · SG16 6JP
Sold STCListed 213 days
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About
The Old Post House is an impressive detached five-bedroom home, offering over 2,400 sq. Ft. Of versatile and flexible living accommodation with no chain.
Conveniently situated close to local village amenities, the home also benefits from excellent transport links, with nearby Arlesey and Hitchin providing direct rail connections into the city.
This spacious property must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Early viewing is highly recommended to truly understand all that this wonderful home has to offer.
Entrance Hallway Door leading into entrance hallway. Radiator. Under stair storage cupboard. Stairs rising to first floor.
Doors into lounge, cloakroom, snug and study Living Room 22' 1" x 12' 0" (6.73m x 3.66m) Dual aspect double glazed windows to front and rear. Feature fireplace.
Study 12' 0" x 6' 10" (3.66m x 2.08m) Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Cloakroom Pedestal wash hand basin, wc. Family Room 12' 2" x 12' 0" (3.71m x 3.66m) Feature fireplace. Radiator.
Wood flooring. Double glazed window to front. Opening into Snug Snug 12' 0" x 10' 1" (3.66m x 3.07m) Double glazed window to side. Wood flooring. Radiator.
Door into kitchen Kitchen/Breakfast Room 12' 10" x 11' 8" (3.91m x 3.56m) A range of eye and base level solid oak units with complementary worksurfaces over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap over.
Space for dishwasher. Range cooker with stainless steel extractor hood over. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Fully glazed door leading to rear garden. Two double glazed windows to side.
Door into utility area Utility Room A range of eye and base level units with complementary work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink with drainer.
Space for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Door into Dining room Dining Room 19' 10" x 13' 0" (6.05m x 3.96m) Wood flooring. Radiator. French doors opening onto rear garden.
Two double glazed windows to rear. Door leading to double garage. Landing Loft access. Doors to all bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom 1 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m) Double glazed window to front.
Radiator. Bedroom 2 12' 0" x 10' 10" (3.66m x 3.30m) Double glazed window to front. Radiator. Bedroom 3 12' 3" x 11' 1" (3.73m x 3.38m) Double glazed window to front. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 11' 11" x 10' 3" (3.63m x 3.12m) Double glaze window to rear. Radiator. Bedroom 5 12' 1" x 9' 2" (3.68m x 2.79m) Double glazed window to front. Radiator.
Shower Room Three piece suite comprising: Separate shower cubicle with rainfall shower over, wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit. Heated towel rail. Obscure double glazed window to side.
Family Bathroom Three piece suite comprising: Panel enclosed bath with shower over, wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit. Obscure double glazed window to rear.
Rear Garden Paved patio area mainly laid to lawn with enclosed wooden fencing, gates leading to gravel driveway and further grass area.
Front Garden Low level wall with wrought iron feature, blue slated garden area to either side. Steps leading to front door. Double Garage Electric roller door. Power and light.
Agents Note The owner advises the driveway to the side is owned by no 5 but access needs to be provided to 5a Station Road. Maintenance is split 50:50 between the two properties.
For all your mortgage needs contact Dawn Olney at Mortgage Vision on or email: Preliminary details - not yet approved and may be subject to changes
Value & comps
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