4-bedroom detached house · SG5 3QE
For saleListed 177 days
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About
Charming period house in the centre of the village Description 7 Crabtree Lane is a Grade II listed detached cottage occupying a prominent position directly opposite the St Marys church, in the very heart of Pirton.
Believed to date from the 16th century, the house has immense charm and character but also offers practical and well proportioned accommodation suitable for modern family living.
A generous entrance hall has one of the two staircases and gives access to a beamed triple aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace and log burner.
In addition there is a study/family room, dining room and a modern east facing conservatory, perfect for morning sunshine.
The kitchen breakfast room has integrated Miele oven and gas hob, herringbone flooring and French doors to the garden. In turn there is access to a utility room and guest cloakroom.
The second staircase leads from the kitchen to the main bedroom which has a modern en suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are primarily accessed from the main staircase.
The second bedroom is a grand vaulted room with exposed brick fireplace and chimney stack and charming dressing area, The third and fourth bedrooms are both doubles and there is a family bathroom with roll top bath.
The house is located in a quiet no through road with double gates into the plot allowing for vehicular access to a gravel driveway.
The gardens are mature and nicely screened by well established hedging. An extensive lawn area has various flower and shrub beds with specimen trees and shrubs.
Location Crabtree Lane occupies an attractive edge of village position within the popular Hertfordshire village of Pirton, offering a semirural lifestyle with everyday amenities close at hand.
The village provides a well regarded primary school, local shop and post office, traditional public house, village hall and historic parish church, all contributing to a strong community feel.
Hitchin is approximately 4.5–5 miles away and offers comprehensive shopping, leisure facilities and mainline rail services.
From Hitchin station, direct trains run regularly to London King’s Cross in approximately 30–35 minutes, making the location ideal for commuters.
The village is also served by regular bus routes connecting Pirton with Hitchin and surrounding areas. Square Footage: 2,087 sq ft Acreage: 0.18 Acres
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