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2A deceptively spacious extended Victorian cottage conveniently situated within a well-regarded turning within easy walking distance of the Historic Old Town High Street and mainline train station. (contd...)
A deceptively spacious extended Victorian cottage conveniently situated within a well-regarded turning within easy walking distance of the Historic Old Town High Street and mainline train station. The property has been extended and remodelled adding a contemporary twist to the accommodation whilst retaining a number of period features. Both the original lounge and dining room have been combined to create a versatile open plan living space with a feature fireplace leading into the extended kitchen/breakfast room with a part vaulted ceiling including Velux windows and french doors opening onto the garden and a comprehensive range of cream Shaker style units with integrated appliances.
To the first floor there is a landing leading to two double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. Other practical benefits include double glazing where specified and gas fired central heating. The rear garden is a further feature of the property being over 100ft in length with a private sunny aspect. Viewing recommended.
LOCATION Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North. Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1billion Regeneration Plan. The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two Doctor’s Surgeries. In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park with its restaurants, bars and night club, bowling alley and 16-screen Cineworld complex. Fairlands Valley Park and lakes are nearby. Stevenage mainline railway station offers a fast and frequent rail service into London Kings Cross (23 mins) and the St Pancras International rail link to Europe. Both Luton and Stansted Airports are approximately 20 miles away.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES Sealed unit double glazed hardwood front door to:
ENTRANCE PORCH With slate effect floor, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed hardwood door to:
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 18'10" x 11'11" (5.74m x 3.63m). Measurements include staircase rising to the first floor.
A most comfortable room combining both the original lounge and dining areas creating an open plan feel to the accommodation with a double glazed window to the front elevation, ample space for dining table, two radiators, an attractive white fire surround with an open grate with patterned tiled slips and black hearth. Bespoke cover concealing the electric fuse box. Downlighters and a wide archway opening through to the kitchen/breakfast room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16'8" x 10'9" (5.08m x 3.28m). A most impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast room extended to the rear creating an open plan and contemporary feel to the room benefiting from part vaulted ceiling with two sealed unit double glazed Velux windows to the rear with double glazed french doors overlooking the rear garden. Radiator, downlighters, wall mounted gas fired boiler, kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of cream Shaker style base and eye level units and drawers complemented by black natural stone effect work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of appliances include an integrated washing machine, dishwasher and a built-in stainless steel double oven with an inset stainless steel four-ring gas hob over with a stainless steel extractor canopy above. Free standing fridge/freezer (available by negotiation) Slate effect ceramic tiled floor with white tiled splashbacks.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With a tubular skylight enhancing the natural light to the landing. Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 12' x 10'10" (3.66m x 3.3m). A generous double bedroom with a fireplace recess with built in wardrobes to either side, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Access to the part-boarded loft space.
BEDROOM TWO 10'9" x 7'11" (3.28m x 2.41m). With a radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM Fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and a separate thermostatic shower over, pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and a low level wc with chrome push button flush. Chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan, shaver point, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.
OUTSIDE FRONT A small front garden enclosed by dwarf decorative boundary walls with block paved pathway to the front door.
REAR GARDEN A generous rear garden in excess of 100ft in length with a limestone paved terrace and limestone steps with brick planters to either side. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with a further paved terrace beyond, mature trees to the rear enclosed by wooden panel fencing with a wooden garden tool shed. Gated access providing pedestrian access to the rear garden from the end of the terrace.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
The Council Tax Band is C.
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 will 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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