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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · SG5 1QA
For saleListed 53 days
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About
The property has been thoughtfully updated by the current owners and is beautifully presented throughout, with stylish finishes complementing its more traditional features.
The accommodation begins with a separate entrance hallway, which leads into a generous and welcoming lounge.
Engineered oak flooring, recessed lighting and useful under-stairs storage create a comfortable yet practical living space, while a distinctive barn-style sliding door opens into the kitchen/diner.
Positioned to the rear of the property, the attractive Shaker-style kitchen/diner provides an excellent space for both everyday dining and entertaining.
Fitted with a range of wall and base units beneath solid wood work surfaces, the kitchen also features a Butler sink, integrated oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher, together with space for a fridge/freezer.
A rear lobby provides direct access to the garden and leads to a useful utility cupboard offering laundry facilities and additional storage. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms.
The spacious principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden and benefits from built-in storage, while the second bedroom is a versatile room that would work equally well as a guest bedroom, nursery or home office.
Completing the first floor is a stylish, fully tiled bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite including a bath with rainfall shower, vanity-mounted wash basin and WC.
Outside, the rear garden has been designed with low-maintenance living in mind.
A decked area leads onto a generous porcelain-paved terrace, creating an attractive space for outdoor dining, entertaining or relaxing during the warmer months.
Gated side access provides additional convenience.
A particularly valuable feature for such a central Hitchin location is the off-street parking space situated directly to the rear of the property, accessed via Forge Close.
Combining an excellent location with stylish interiors, practical accommodation and outside space, this delightful cottage presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a characterful home within easy reach of everything Hitchin has to offer.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band C EPC Rating: D Ground Floor Entrance Accessed via a partially glazed traditional-style composite front door leading into the entrance hallway.
Hallway Stairs rising to the first floor, engineered oak flooring and radiator. Door leading into the lounge.
Lounge 4.6m x 3.9m (15'1" x 12'10") – maximum measurements A generously proportioned reception room with uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect.
Smooth skimmed ceiling with recessed downlighting, useful under-stairs storage cupboard, engineered oak flooring and radiator. Barn-style sliding door leading into the kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/Diner 3.9m x 2.9m (12'10" x 9'6") uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Fitted with a range of wall and base-mounted Shaker-style cabinets complemented by solid wood work surfaces. Butler sink with integrated drainer grooves and swan-neck mixer tap.
Built-in stainless steel single oven and inset four-ring ceramic hob with concealed extractor above. Integrated full-size dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer.
Ceramic tiled splashbacks and flooring, feature column radiator and smooth skimmed ceiling with recessed downlighting. Door leading to the rear lobby.
Rear Lobby Part-glazed uPVC door providing access to the rear garden, cloak storage space and door to the utility cupboard.
Utility Cupboard Space and plumbing for washing machine, currently arranged with a stacked tumble dryer. Wall-mounted gas central heating boiler and useful additional storage.
First Floor Landing Smooth skimmed ceiling with recessed downlighting and loft access hatch. Exposed floorboards and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Doors leading to all first-floor rooms. Bedroom One 3.9m x 2.9m (12'10" x 9'6") A spacious principal bedroom with uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear aspect.
Built-in storage cupboard, exposed floorboards, smooth skimmed ceiling and radiator. Bedroom Two 3.0m x 2.35m (9'10" x 7'9") uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect.
Built-in storage cupboard, exposed floorboards, smooth skimmed ceiling and radiator. Bathroom A stylish, fully tiled bathroom with uPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect.
Fitted with a contemporary suite comprising bath with thermostatic mixer tap, shower attachment and rainfall shower, circular wash basin mounted on a vanity unit and low-level push-button WC.
Ceramic tiled flooring, extractor fan, heated towel radiator and recessed ceiling lighting.
Exterior Front Garden Enclosed by low-level brick walling with established planting and pathway leading to the front entrance.
Rear Garden An attractive and low-maintenance rear garden enclosed by fencing and benefiting from gated side access.
A decked area leads onto a generous porcelain-paved seating and entertaining terrace, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Parking Off-street parking for one vehicle located directly to the rear of the property and accessed via Forge Close.
Property Information Council Tax: Band C EPC Rating: D Tenure: Freehold Services Broadband Basic: 16 Mbps Superfast: 80 Mbps Ultrafast: 1,800 Mbps Satellite / Fibre TV Availability BT | Sky | Virgin
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