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For saleReduced £25k (−6.3%) on 22 SepListed 193 days
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Summary This beautifully presented two-bedroom Victorian cottage enjoys a charming riverside patio garden and is situated in the sought-after village of Lemsford, a picturesque location on the edge of Welwyn Garden City, conveniently positioned for local transport links, with the A1 just a short drive away.
Description This beautifully presented two-bedroom Victorian cottage enjoys a charming riverside patio garden and is situated in the sought-after village of Lemsford, a picturesque location on the edge of Welwyn Garden City.
The property is conveniently positioned for local transport links, with the A1 just a short drive away and Welwyn Garden City railway station offering regular fast services into London King’s Cross.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming lounge featuring a fireplace, along with a fully fitted kitchen/dining room with doors opening directly onto the riverside terrace, creating an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living.
Upstairs, the cottage offers two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Further benefits include double glazing throughout, parquet flooring downstairs and underfloor heating.
Externally, a gated side access leads to a shared pathway (with the neighbouring property) opening onto a private brick-paved riverside garden that extends out over the River Lea, providing a truly unique and tranquil outdoor setting.
Lounge Double glazed window to front, wooden flooring, fireplace, underfloor heating.
Kitchen/Dining Room Double glazed window, French door to terrace, wooden flooring, underfloor heating, sink/drainer, integrated fridge freezer, electric oven, gas hob.
Bedroom One Double glazed window to front, laminate wood flooring, underfloor heating, fireplace. Bedroom Two Double glazed window, laminate wood flooring, underfloor heating.
Bathroom Double glazed window, tiled flooring, bath with shower over, W/C, wash hand basin, heated towel rail. 1.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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