*** DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY *** A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial Victorian detached dwelling which has been historically converted to provide a suite of ground floor offices in conjunction with a first floor one bedroom apartment with independent access to the rear. In addition, there is a vast block-paved parking area beyond the property providing off-road parking for several vehicles leading to a substantial detached wooden store with further conversion opportunity. The property offers a variety of potential uses, including ongoing business use or conversion to one residential dwelling or apartments (subject to planning permission). The property is conveniently situated within the heart of the Old Town, within easy walking distance of the historic High Street and mainline railway station. 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
Hard wood front door opening to:

OFFICE ONE 3.37m x 3.29m
Wood effect flooring, radiator, dual aspect with double-glazed window to the front elevation and a double-glazed bay window to the side elevations. Measurements exclude a storage cupboard. Featuring an old stock fire place with built-in shelving and a square-arch to:

OFFICE TWO 7.32m x 3.66m
Continuation of wood effect flooring, further old stock brick-built fire place, downlighters, and a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation.

OFFICE THREE 6.44m x 3.64
Continuation of the wood effect flooring, double glazed door to the rear elevation, three radiators, two double-glazed windows to the side elevation. Door to:

INNER HALLWAY
Door to:

KITCHEN 1.94m x 1.79m
Fitted with a range of modern white gloss base and eye level units and drawers with roll-edged work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. While tiled splashbacks and continuation of wood effect flooring.

BOILER ROOM 1.81m x 1.21m
Wall mounted gas fired boiler.

DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM 2.04m x 1.81m
Fitted with a corner shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, double-glazed window to the rear elevation.

FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
Approached by an external open tread, turning metal staircase with door opening to:

RECEPTION/HALLWAY 2.75m x 2.0m
Doors to:

LOUNGE 3.70m x 3.78m
Double-glazed bay window to the front elevation.

KITCHEN 2.73m x 2.37m
Window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM 3.33m x 3.02m
Dual aspect room with double-glazed windows to both the front and side elevations.

BATHROOM 2.61 x 2.25m
Fitted with a corner shower cubicle, corner bath, wash hand basin and low-level WC.

OUTSIDE

COURTYARD
A block-paved courtyard providing off-road parking for several vehicles with open tread, turning metal staircase rising to the first floor apartment. Door to the rear of the offices.

STORE ROOM
Of wood and block construction, occupying the full width of the plot. The main store area being 9.33m x 4.25m with two additional store areas of 2.43m x 2.10m and 2.43 x 2.04m. The store room could be converted to provide a variety of potential additional uses including auxiliary or annex accommodation subject to consent.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this Property is: Freehold
The Local Authority is: Stevenage
The Council Tax Band: E (£2,788 Per Year)
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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