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.
Composite front door opening to:
As you step through the front door, you are greeted by a thoughtfully redesigned open-plan layout part-divided into two dedicated living spaces including a most comfortable sitting room and a refitted integrated kitchen/dining room. Stylish oak flooring leads your eye towards a wide part-enclosed central staircase that rises to the first floor with the sitting room and kitchen/dining room extending to either side.
Complemented by a feature recessed wood burning stove with built-in flush fitted cabinets with bookshelves above to either side of the fireplace recess, continuation of the stylish oak flooring, sealed unit double glazed picture window to the front elevation and UPVC double glazed bi-folding doors opening to the landscaped rear garden. Downlighters, two stainless steel flat panelled vertical radiators and exposed oak timber frame. Wall mounted speakers (possibly available by separate negotiation) and concealed wiring for wall mounted television.
The kitchen/dining room has been refitted by the current owners and thoughtfully designed to include a contrasting peninsular breakfast bar creating a natural division between the two rooms, fitted below with charcoal grey units and drawers finished with black star galaxy granite counter top. A further range of contrasting oak base and eye level units and drawers finished with matching black star galaxy granite work surfaces, inset black acrylic sink unit with mixer tap, natural stone floor tiles with a range of integrated appliances including a washing machine, dishwasher, stainless steel and glazed oven and combination microwave, a five-ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor canopy above, recessed fridge/freezer and concealed tumble dryer (possibly available by separate negotiation). A flush fitted cupboard conceals the replacement gas fired boiler with consumer unit to one side. Downlighters. Sealed unit double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations. Flush fitting door providing access to further understairs storage space.
Access to the insulated and boarded loft space with light and ladder. Half-height sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation with a further skylight window to the rear elevation, exposed oak frame complemented by oak architraves and oak panelled doors opening to:
A comfortable double room with exposed oak frame. Measurements excluding a built-in double wardrobe with mirrored doors whilst include a built-in dressing table. Flat panelled stainless steel vertical radiator. xposed oak frame, downlighters and a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Door to the en-suite and doorway to:
Measurements include a range of built-in wardrobes to either side of the room, downlighter.
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low level wc with a concealed cistern behind oak panels with a push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with further matching oak cupboards below and to the side with a walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Exposed timber frame, chrome heated towel rail, downlighters, extractor fan, porcelain floor and wall tiles and shaver point.
A further double room with measurements excluding a built-in double wardrobe with oak effect doors, flat panelled stainless steel vertical radiator, exposed oak frame, skylight window to the front elevation with fitted blind.
A comfortable well-proportioned single room with stylish oak flooring, exposed oak frame, skylight window to the front elevation, flat panelled stainless steel vertical radiator, freestanding double wardrobe (available if required).
Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a low level wc with a push button flush and a corner wooden panelled spa bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity hand wash basin set to a marble vanity shelf with gloss cupboard below, exposed oak frame, porcelain floor and wall tiles. Chrome heated towel rail, downlighters, extractor fan and shaver point.
This attractive courtyard development is approached by electric operated wrought iron gates leading to a central covered barn style car port with one allocated parking space with visitors parking situated immediately opposite the front door of the property with the owner using one of these spaces for a second vehicle with agreement by the other residents.
There is a nominal service charge of £97.32 per month for the upkeep of the communal areas and electric gates. This service charge also includes the external decoration of all the properties.
An attractive private rear garden, landscaped with grey granite terracing and steps with cream painted rendered walls capped in matching granite paving with built-in bench seating, the remainder of the garden laid to lawn with useful wooden storage shed with wood store below. Garden enclosed by low ranch style fencing with wicker screening with a number of specimen trees including a pear, cherry, apple and an acer. Outside garden lighting with additional security light, double power socket and gated access to the front of the property.
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD. The Council Tax Band is F. The EPC Rating is C.
Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.
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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