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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · SG5 1XT
Sold STCListed 226 days
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About
This distinctive family home has been thoughtfully extended to provide over 2,500 sq ft of internal, well-planned accommodation, offering open-plan living and finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a practical porch with a boot room and space for pushchairs, leading into a spacious entrance hall with a convenient downstairs WC.
The ground floor flows beautifully, beginning with a generous sitting room featuring bespoke cabinetry and shelving, along with a wood-burning stove.
At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining, breakfast, and family room.
The beautifully finished kitchen offers ample storage, quartz worktops, a large central breakfast island, and a range of integrated appliances. A useful utility room sits just off this space.
The family area is both versatile and inviting, featuring a bespoke media wall, raised ceilings, Velux windows, and bi-folding doors opening directly onto the garden patio.
The dining area also benefits from an additional set of bi-folding doors, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The first floor continues the theme of generous space, offering four well-proportioned bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes.
Three bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, while the principal bedroom enjoys a raised ceiling, walk-in dressing area, and a beautifully finished en-suite bathroom.
On the second floor, there is a further spacious bedroom with a Juliet balcony, enjoying attractive views over the allotments to the rear.
This level also includes a dressing room, which could easily be used as a home office that leads to a stylish four-piece bathroom.
To the front of the property is a block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, complemented by established borders of plants, shrubs, and trees.
The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped for ease of maintenance, featuring a large patio ideal for entertaining, artificial lawn, and a variety of mature planting.
A particular highlight is the insulated outbuilding, currently used as a gym and playroom, complete with power, lighting, bi-folding doors, French doors, and windows that flood the space with natural light, offering excellent versatility.
Old Hale Way is a popular residential road in Hitchin featuring a variety of property styles.
Conveniently located near the mainline train station and historic town centre, it is within excellent school catchment areas.
The area is also within walking distance to local amenities and stunning open countryside.
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Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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