2-bedroom house · SG3 6SU
Sold STCListed 56 days
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About
SOLD via Putterills Pre-Market-Register. This character brick-built detached bungalow offers excellent scope for improvement and extension (STPP).
Set along a well-regarded village lane, it enjoys close proximity to the village playing field, the pretty village green, and to countryside walks.
The property would benefit from updating, the accommodation currently comprising: entrance hall, bright and sunny lounge with bow window to the front, kitchen with larder cupboard, main bedroom - again with wide bow window to the front, second double bedroom, study/ bedroom 3, and family bathroom.
The bungalow sits on a generous plot of approximately 0.3 Acres, and with loft space providing further potential to extend subject to the usual consents.
The rear garden extends to approximately 180ft (54.9m) and, whilst currently overgrown, offers significant potential to create a superb outdoor space.
To the front, the property is set well back from the road, with a wide frontage providing driveway parking, a detached double garage, and a front garden.
Energy Rating: 48 / E Potential 80 / C The village of Datchworth lies to the East of Knebworth village and enjoys a wonderful village green with tennis courts, cricket pitch and pavilion – which is host to a number of local events throughout the year.
With its own well regarded Junior Mixed Infants school, Rugby Club, Sports Club, shop & tea room, the area is ideal for families and retirees alike.
Indeed it is this mix of residents that makes Datchworth such a delightful and highly sought after location. There are 3 public houses including the well regarded Tilbury with a fabulous restaurant.
The village Church is situated at the opposite end of the village benefiting from the most amazing views.
Nearby Knebworth (approx 1.3 miles) provides further shopping facilities for daily needs, Doctor and Dental Surgeries, Library, Recreation Ground and British Rail Mainline Station with service to London Kings Cross.
Distances from Datchworth (Source: Google).
Hitchin 10.8 miles – Welwyn Garden City 5.8 miles – Hertford 6.3 miles – Stevenage 5.1 miles – Knebworth 1.3 miles - M25 19.9 miles – A1(m) 3 miles – Stanstead airport 21 miles – Heathrow airport 38 miles – Luton airport 14.6 miles.
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