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3Offering great potential to extend and improve a traditional bay fronted three bedroom semi-detached home built in 1938 by the local Knebworth builders, Picton & Sons, marketed when new as "The Sunshine Houses" as they enjoy a southerly facing sunny frontage. (contd...)
Offering great potential to extend and improve a traditional bay fronted three bedroom semi-detached home built in 1938 by the local Knebworth builders, Picton & Sons, marketed when new as "The Sunshine Houses" as they enjoy a southerly facing sunny frontage.
Conveniently situated close to entrance to this popular Old Town turning, just a short walk to the historic High Street and mainline railway station with direct fast trains to Kings Cross within 23 minutes. The property enjoys the benefit of a larger than average, well maintained, landscaped rear garden approaching 100ft in length whilst the property is set well back from the road behind a most attractive front garden and Autumn Gold block paved driveway providing ample off-road parking with wide access to the side of the property leading to the rear garden.
This well presented home features a welcoming reception hallway, downstairs shower cubicle, a most comfortable lounge with feature fireplace and bay window, modern fitted open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, utility area, archway linking through to a dining room extension with a UPVC double glazed conservatory beyond overlooking the rear garden. The wide first floor landing leads to three bedrooms two of which are generous double rooms and a well appointed modern family bathroom. Further practical benefits include double glazing and gas fired central heating. Viewing recommended.
LOCATION Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, a Tesco Express supermarket, cafés/restaurants, public houses and a public library. In addition the area is well served by a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. There are more comprehensive shopping facilities in the nearby New Town with Schools, a Leisure Complex, Theatre and Arts Centre and Stevenage mainline train station with fast regular trains to London Kings Cross (23 mins).
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Double glazed front door opening to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 13'6" x 6'1" (4.11m x 1.85m). Traditional wide welcoming reception hallway with the original wooden panelled staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard below, further storage cupboard/cloakroom, radiator, decorative wooden panelling to dado rail height, central heating thermostat, further storage cupboard, double glazed window to the side elevation and doors to:
LOUNGE 13'1" x 11'6" (4m x 3.5m). A most comfortable room with curved double glazed bay window to the front elevation, TV and phone points, picture rail, radiator, feature fireplace with living flame gas fire and marble hearth.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 18' x 7'9" (5.49m x 2.36m). Fitted with a modern range of cream base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden effect work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, white tiled splashbacks and tiled effect flooring. A range of freestanding kitchen appliances include an under-counter fridge, dishwasher and a cooker with extractor canopy above. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth, double glazed window to the rear elevation, cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired boiler, wide archway to the dining room creating an open-plan feel to the accommodation with a glazed door to:
WALK-IN UTILITY AREA Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.
DINING ROOM 10'10" x 10'1" (3.3m x 3.07m). Stylish oak flooring, radiator, ample space for dining room table and double glazed window and door to the side elevation. Double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY 10'2" x 8'11" (3.1m x 2.72m). Of UPVC double glazed construction with windows to the rear and side with double glazed french doors opening to the garden and ceramic tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Picture rail, double glazed window to the side elevation and doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 13'6" x 11'3" (4.11m x 3.43m). Well proportioned generous room with a double glazed bay window to the front elevation, picture rail and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 7' x 6'7" (2.13m x 2m). Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 11'1" x 10'10" (3.38m x 3.3m). A further double room with measurements including a built-in double wardrobe with eye level cupboards, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM 7'5" x 6'5" (2.26m x 1.96m). Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap set to a natural stone effect vanity shelf with white cupboards below. Tiled panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and separate shower over with fitted bi-folding shower screen. Wooden effect flooring, tiled splashbacks, extractor fan, chrome towel radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN The property is set back from the road behind a well maintained established front garden, laid predominantly to lawn with deep well stocked flower and shrub borders and specimen tree.
DRIVEWAY Brown (Autumn Gold) block paved driveway providing ample off-road parking with path and steps leading to the storm porch and front door, extending to wide double gated access at the side of the property opening to the rear garden.
REAR GARDEN A particular highlight of the property is the well maintained landscaped rear garden approaching 100ft in length, laid predominantly to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders including a raised rockery, paved seating areas, trellis screening concealing raised beds and greenhouse, fruit trees and three wooden garden sheds, one with power and light. Garden enclosed by wooden panelled fencing, outside tap, light and electric power plug. Gated access to the front of the property.
AGENTS NOTES The garden has been cultivated to organic standards for over 40 years and includes apple, pear, cherry and plum trees. The gas fire in the kitchen is disconnected and obsolete.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
The Council Tax Band is E.
The EPC Rating is D.
VIEWING INFORMATION Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.
DISCLAIMER Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
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