2-bedroom terraced house · SG5 1XG
Sold STCListed 175 days
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About
**COMPLETED UPPER CHAIN** • Established and sought after residential road • Town Centre location • Walk to station and amenities • Two double bedrooms • First floor bathroom • Two reception rooms • Rear garden The Property - This charming mid terraced Victorian home, fondly known as 'Elsie's Cottage' after a much-loved previous owner who left a lasting impression on the property, carries a rich sense of history and character that is felt from the moment you arrive.
Ideally positioned in a central location, the property is within easy reach of the mainline railway station and a full range of town amenities.
Beautifully presented throughout, it combines period charm with modern comfort, creating a home that is both stylish and welcoming.
The ground floor offers light-filled, well-proportioned reception spaces, including a cosy lounge complete with a solid fuel burner — perfect for relaxed evenings.
The contemporary kitchen is thoughtfully designed and features doors opening directly onto the rear garden, enhancing the sense of indoor-outdoor living.
Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom with both a bath and separate shower.
Outside, the south facing rear garden is a particular highlight — private with no rear access, it offers a paved patio seating area leading to a well-tended lawn and a timber-panelled shed with power, perfect for additional storage.
A wonderful setting for entertaining or quiet enjoyment throughout the seasons.
The Location - Pleasantly located on the northern side of the highly regarded north Hertfordshire market town of Hitchin, the property sits on a quiet, non-through road with a strong sense of community — making it a particularly peaceful and welcoming place to call home.
The property is under a mile from both the town centre and the mainline railway station. Hitchin is on the East Coast Mainline with regular services to London running throughout the day.
The fastest journeys to St Pancras take just 33 minutes, to Cambridge 32 minutes and Peterborough 40 minutes. Junction 8 on the A1(M) is only a 4 mile drive away.
Hitchin is often rated as one of the best places to live in the UK.
In addition to its attractive historic centre, it offers a wide range of amenities including excellent schools, a shopping centre outstanding in its scope and variety, a fine market, a wide range of pubs and restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship.
The adjoining towns of Letchworth Garden City and Baldock serve to widen the range of amenities still further.
Construction - TYPE HERE Services - Mains water, sewerage, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Broadband Speed - A choice of providers with claimed download speeds of up to 10,000 Mbps.
Mobile Signal - Most providers claim up to 5G coverage. Conservation Area - The property is not located within a Conservation Area.
Restrictive Covenants - In line with industry regulations, estate agents are required to reference restrictive covenants in sales particulars.
Restrictive covenants may guide how a property is used or altered, often to preserve an area’s character.
They can cover business or rental use, parking, boundaries, landscaping, external finishes, satellite equipment, and certain animals. Many are historic and may not affect everyday enjoyment.
For more information, speak with the agent, and where relevant, full details will be confirmed during conveyancing.
Easements - In line with industry guidance, estate agents are required to reference restrictive easements in sales particulars.
An easement gives a third party, such as a neighbour or utility company, limited access to the property for specific purposes, for example, on foot, by vehicle, or to maintain services.
Some may also allow a neighbour to enter to carry out essential repairs. For more information, speak with the agent, and where relevant, full details will be confirmed during conveyancing.
Flooding - In line with industry guidance, estate agents are required to reference flooding in sales particulars.
Properties can be at risk of flooding and it is important for you to check if the property has been flooded in the last 5 years, what flood defences are in place and source of any flooding.
For more information, speak with the agent, and where relevant, full details will be confirmed during conveyancing.
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