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    Essex Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EZ

    £895,000Freehold

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    Essex Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EZ

    £895,000

    Semi-detached house
    4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Receptions

    Key Information

    Tenure:Freehold
    Council tax band:E
    Broadband:up to 1000Mbps
    Mobile signal:*Based on indoor data coverage
    EEO2ThreeVodafone

    Key Features

    VIDEO TOUR
    Substantial Edwardian Villa
    Considerable elegance and style
    Remodelled and Refurbished throughout
    Four bedrooms and En-suite
    Sitting Room and Family Room
    Kitchen/Dining Room
    Pantry and the Utility Room
    Family Bathroom
    Private garden in excess of 150ft
    Summerhouse

    Description

    A substantial, four bedroom Edwardian Villa of considerable elegance and style offering a vast arrangement of remodelled and refurbished accommodation over two floors. This imposing home offers immense kerb appeal set behind attractive brick and stone elevations dominated by two substantial square sash bay windows and a most impressive entrance vestibule. In addition there is a generous private landscaped rear garden in excess of 150ft thoughtfully designed to create a number of garden rooms, ideal for entertaining with an abundance of space to relax and unwind. The current owners have a flair for interior design combining the original period features with contemporary detailing and quality fixtures and fittings creating a perfect balance between the needs of a modern family whilst retaining the essence of this Edwardian home. The accommodation comprises a most impressive grand reception hallway with the original wooden panelled staircase rising to the first floor, a comfortable sitting room featuring a square, sealed unit double glazed sash bay window and a substantial marble fireplace, dining/family room, open-plan refitted kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs cloakroom/wc, pantry, utility room, generous first floor split-level landing leading to four double bedrooms of excellent proportions with an opulent en-suite shower room to the master bedroom and a four-piece family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath. Further highlights of the accommodation include sealed unit double glazed sash windows, gas fired central heating with original features including substantial fireplaces to the majority of the rooms, tall ceilings, period door furniture, ironmongery and brassware, ornate cornicing, picture rails and exposed floorboards to name just a few. The property is conveniently situated in this highly regarded Old Town turning within easy walking distance of the Historic High Street and local amenities and the mainline railway station beyond with fast direct trains to Kings Cross in approximately 23 minutes. Viewing highly 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
    Substantial hardwood period front door adorned with brass furniture, leaded panels and wrought iron detailing with side and toplite windows opening to:

    GRAND RECEPTION HALLWAY 9.5m x 1.96m
    Providing a perfect introduction to this period home finished with stripped exposed wooden floorboards complemented by wooden panelling to dado rail height with a most impressive wooden panelled staircase rising to the first floor complete with a central carpet runner with period style stair rods. Original butler door with original brasswork and toplite window above creating an inner hallway with access to an understairs storage cupboard. Tall elegant ceiling height with deep ornate cornicing, two radiators and doors to:

    SITTING ROOM 5.53m x 4.55m
    Measurements taken into an impressive square full height sealed unit double glazed sash bay window to the front elevation with bespoke shutters. Continuation of stripped exposed wooden floorboards, radiator and a substantial black marble fireplace with an open grate, glazed tiled slips and hearth. Picture rail, ornate cornicing to elegant 2.90m ceiling height.

    FAMILY ROOM 4.86m x 4.11m
    A versatile spacious reception room featuring a study/office space ideal for home working finished with stylish wooden flooring featuring a substantial wooden fireplace with detailed cast iron grate and slate hearth. Elegant tall ceilings with picture rails, deep ornate cornicing and ceiling rose, radiator, wall lights and glazed casement doors with brass furniture opening to the terracing and rear garden beyond.

    DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC
    Finished with period style patterned floor tiles and black wooden panelling to dado rail height, rectangular hand wash basin with brass mixer tap with twin black gloss vanity drawers below, low level wc with push button flush, underfloor heating and a sash window to the side elevation.

    KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 6.77m x 4.04m
    A contemporary styled open-plan room of excellent proportions with the kitchen area defined by a comprehensive range of graphite grey handleless base and eye level units and deep pan drawers finished with grey natural stone effect square edged work surfaces with matching upstands and cooker splashback. A range of integrated appliances include a Neff digital oven with a matching combination microwave above, inset induction hob and concealed extractor canopy above, integrated dishwasher and inset sink unit with a black Quooker hot water tap and fitted water softener. Matching contemporary dresser with display cabinets set to an imitation brick wall flanked on either side by sealed unit double glazed sash windows. Square oversized natural stone floor tiles, radiator, ample space for a family sized table, downlighters, black crittall style double glazed doors opening to the rear garden with further doors to:

    PANTRY 1.35m x 0.78m
    Built-in shelving, continuation of natural stone floor tiles and sash window to the side elevation.

    UTILITY ROOM 2.12m x 1.50m
    Continuation of natural stone floor tiles, built-in eye level unit and full height cupboard, space and plumbing for washing and a tumble dryer.

    FIRST FLOOR LANDING
    Generous split-level landing running the full length of the property with a Velux skylight, two radiators and access to the fully boarded loft space with ladder and light with additional loft access to one end of the hallway. Double wardrobe/storage cupboard and doors to:

    BEDROOM ONE 5.61m x 4.08m
    A most generous master bedroom of excellent proportions finished with stripped exposed wooden floorboards and featuring a substantial fireplace with an open grate, tiled slips and hearth. Feature full height sealed unit double glazed square sash bay window to the front elevation with bespoke shutters, deep ornate cornicing and door to:

    EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.36m x 1.99m
    Fitted with a traditional white suite comprising a seamless vanity hand wash basin with brass mixer tap and white vanity drawers below and a high flush traditional wc with pull chain and chrome pipework. Double walk-in shower cubicle with brass effect Mira dual valve rain shower. Brass effect towel radiator, marble floor and wall tiles, sealed unit double glazed sash window to the front elevation with bespoke shutters.

    BEDROOM TWO 4.71m x 4.08m
    A further generous double room with exposed stripped wooden floorboards, attractive cast iron fireplace set to a substantial surround with glazed slips and hearth, ornate cornicing to elegant ceiling height, radiator and sealed unit double glazed sash window to the rear elevation.

    BEDROOM THREE 4.03m x 3.25m
    A further comfortable double room with a pretty cast iron fireplace, radiator and two sealed unit double glazed windows to the rear elevation.

    BEDROOM FOUR 3.02m x 2.72m
    Featuring a pretty cast iron fireplace with a radiator and sealed unit double glazed sash window to the side elevation.

    FAMILY BATHROOM 2.80m x 2.69m
    Fitted with a traditional white suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath with brass effect claw feet and matching antique style mixer tap and shower attachment, seamless vanity hand wash basin with brass mixer tap with black vanity shelves below, low level wc and a walk-in shower cubicle with dual valve rain shower. Patterned period style floor tiles and black and white contrasting splashbacks. Traditional towel radiator and sealed unit double glazed sash window to the side elevation with bespoke shutters.

    OUTSIDE FRONT
    The front garden is laid with York stone paving with stocked shrub borders and gated side access set behind period style wrought iron railings, checkerboard tiled pathway extending to the entrance vestibule with detailed stone pillars extending to a decorative archway with dog-toothed patterned floor tiles.

    REAR GARDEN
    A particular feature of the property is the substantial private landscaped rear garden in excess of 150ft in length featuring black limestone "L" shaped terracing extending to both the side and rear of the property flanked by deep well stocked raised beds, a patterned meandering central pathway flanked on either side by a level, well maintained lawn and deep well stocked shrub borders leads through to a wooden arch to a central feature border with the patterned pathway extending to either side with mature specimen trees and water feature. A second garden area beyond laid predominantly to lawn with a substantial wooden pergola with limestone paved terracing providing a private seating area with further well stocked shrub borders, additional entertaining space beyond with bench style seating and a substantial wooden summerhouse part-divided to create a garden store and kitchenette.

    GARDEN STUDIO/BAR Area 1: 3.58m x 3.68m Area 2: 3.62m x 1.55m
    Part-divided into two areas with power and light. The main area features an ideal entertaining space/bar with a comprehensive range of built-in kitchen units ideally situated at the end of the garden close to the main seating area. The second area provides useful garden storage.

    TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
    The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
    The Council Tax band is E.
    The EPC Rating is E.

    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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