A rare opportunity to purchase this charming Grade II Listed two/three bedroom detached thatched cottage occupying a generous private plot approaching one quarter of an acre within the popular hamlet of Todds Green. "The Thatched Cottage" is steeped in local history with origins believed to predate the 15th Century providing an abundance of period features throughout including knarled beams, a carved staircase, braced and latched doors and an inglenook style fireplace with snug recess. An abundance of bespoke craftsmanship has been added to the property including period wooden panelling with the outstanding solid oak hand crafted pillar effect panelling to the dining room being of particular interest. It is worth noting that the current thatch roof will be replaced on the 25th July 2025 by a professional member of the Guild of Thatchers, the cost of which will be included within the asking price. The delightful private wrap-around grounds offer many areas of interest including deep shingled drifts and pathways with well stocked borders, specimen trees, an impressive wooden pergola and level lawns with an array of outbuildings including three garages, a workshop, garden store, greenhouse and outside wc. The shingled frontage is approached by wooden five-bar gates providing parking for several vehicles. In full the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, modern fitted downstairs wc/wet room, sitting room with snug recess, dining room, study/ground floor third bedroom, kitchen, conservatory, inner hallway, staircase leading to the first floor landing providing access to two impressive double bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom including a copper slipper bath. The property is offered for sale CHAIN FREE and viewing is 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
Heavy oak panelled door opening to:

ENTRANCE HALL
Finished with solid oak flooring laid in an attractive herringbone pattern with oak braced and latched doors to:

STUDY/BEDROOM THREE 4.03m x 2.95m
Ornate school style column radiator, continuation of the solid oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, dual aspect provided by secondary glazed leaded light windows to both the rear and side elevations and a built-in bookcase with feature wooden panelling. It is worthy of note that this room could be used as a ground floor bedroom served by the adjoining wet room.

WC/WET ROOM
Fitted with a modern suite to comprises a low level wc with push button flush and a vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below, Triton electric shower, chrome towel rail, fully tiled walls and non-slip flooring.

DINING ROOM 5.52m x 2.50m
An impressive entertaining space with room for a large family sized dining table, feature exposed wall timbers, continuation of the oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern with outstanding solid oak hand crafted pillar effect wooden panelled accent wall. Ornate school style column radiator, secondary glazed leaded light window to the front elevation and leaded light double glazed sealed unit french doors opening to the rear garden. Door to the inner hallway. Latched door to:

SITTING ROOM 5.00mx 3.32m
Situated to the front within the oldest part of the cottage featuring continuation of the oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, further period wooden panelling and an abundance of exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Ornate school style column radiator, brick built inglenook style fireplace with oak mantle and gas fired wood burning stove set to a tiled hearth. Step with ground beam opening to a snug recess with continuation of the oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern. Secondary glazed leaded light windows to both the front and side elevations.

INNER HALLWAY
Radiator, leaded light window to the rear elevation, period staircase rising to the first floor with a carved hand rail and newel post, floor to ceiling timber and understairs storage cupboard. Wide doorway with beamed surround to the kitchen with doors to the dining room and conservatory.

KITCHEN 7.41m x 2.31m
Fitted with a range of wooden base units finished in sage green complemented by black square edged granite work surfaces with an inset ceramic butler sink with a counter-mounted mixer tap, space and plumbing for kitchen appliances, ceramic tiled floor, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted gas fired boiler, two secondary glazed leaded light windows to the rear elevation and two windows to the side elevation. Ample space for a breakfast table, exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Door to:

CONSERVATORY 2.7m x 2.67m
Of hardwood construction, ceramic tiled floor, apex roof with a part wood and metal solid insulated roof covering promoting all year round use with door opening to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Leaded light sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation, floor to ceiling and wall timbers. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 4.91m x 3.45m
An impressive room featuring a heavily beamed vaulted ceiling with cross timbers, radiator and sealed unit double glazed leaded light windows to the front elevation and further leaded light window to the side.

BEDROOM TWO 5.5m x 2.5m
Exposed wooden floorboards and exposed wall timbers, radiator and secondary glazed leaded light window to the side elevation and leaded light sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Fitted with a four-piece suite comprising a feature copper slipper bath, circular hand wash stand, low level wc and a corner shower cubicle, ceramic tiled floor and walls with mosaic tiled recess, exposed timbers, traditional chrome towel radiator. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves. Downlighters, sealed unit double glazed leaded light window to the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

FRONT
"The Thatched Cottage" is approached by double five-bar wooden gates opening to a deep shingled frontage providing off-road parking for several vehicles with attractive garden area to one side interspersed with beds and shrubbery with an impressive magnolia tree with pathway extending to the front door. The shingle drive extends to the detached stable block of brick construction with exterior wooden panelling providing two separate garages:

GARAGE ONE 4.70m x 3.40m
With up and over door, power and light.

GARAGE TWO 4.75m x 3.44m
With double wooden doors with personal door to the front and power and light.

WORKSHOP 4.43m x 3.42m
Fitted with a work bench and shelving.

GARDEN STORE
Wooden double garden store.

OUTSIDE WC
Fitted with a low level wc and wall mounted hand wash basin.

REAR GARDEN
A substantial rear garden laid predominantly to lawn with wide block paved terracing across the width of the property extending to a pathway passing under a covered wooden pergola to a further garden shed and greenhouse at the rear, level lawn to one side flanked by deep well stocked shrub borders with a deep shingle drift opposite with a circular raised bed, enclosed by boundary hedging and wooden panelled fencing providing many areas of interest.

DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE
In addition to the stable block there is a wooden detached single garage with power and light and double wooden doors.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
The Council Tax Band is F.
The property is Grade II Listed so EPC exempt.

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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