An imposing, five bedroom, three-storey detached family home benefiting from a fantastic ground floor extension thoughtfully designed to enhance the layout of the property transforming the ground floor into a contemporary open-plan living space, ideal for modern family living. The extension features two complete walls of double glazed bi-folding doors creating an almost seamless link between the main living area and the garden complemented further by two large lantern skylights. Further highlights of the accommodation include double glazing throughout with plantation shutters to the front elevations, gas central heating and under-floor heating to the whole of the ground floor. Single garage with parking for at least two vehicles and a private landscaped rear garden. In full, the accommodation comprises a wide welcoming reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, comfortable sitting room, open-plan main living area combining a sleek fitted kitchen with both dining and seating areas, utility room, wide first floor landing leading to three bedrooms one of which benefits from a en-suite shower room and a well-appointed family bathroom. The second floor landing provides access to two further bedrooms including the master bedroom suite with a further en-suite shower room. Essex Close is a small exclusive cul-de-sac of just five detached homes conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the historic Old Town High Street and local amenities including John Henry Newman School and Lister Hospital. 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 ACCOMMODAITON COMPRISES
Double glazed front door and side window to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 6.48m x 2.48m
A wide welcoming reception hallway providing an impressive entrance to this versatile, well-presented family home finished with stylish wooden effect ceramic floor tiles with an attractive turning staircase rising to the first floor. Digital room thermostat serving the under-floor heating, LED downlighters, useful understairs storage cupboard with further coats cupboard. Oak panelled doors to:

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted with a low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with mixer tap, natural stone effect shelves and tiled splashbacks. Continuation of stylish wooden effect ceramic floor tiles with under-floor heating, LED downlighters and extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM 4.41m x 3.47m
A comfortable room with double glazed window to the front elevation with plantation shutters, LED downlighters and digital room thermostat serving the under-floor heating.

KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM 9.17m x 6.34m into recess
The original kitchen and dining room benefits from a significant, thoughtfully designed contemporary extension creating an "L" shaped room of considerable proportions finished to two sides with visually impressive banks of graphite grey double glazed bi-folding doors providing a seamless link to the garden. The seating area is defined by contrasting porcelain floor tiles with the kitchen/dining area defined by wooden effect ceramic floor tiles. The kitchen area comprises dual tone mocha and cream gloss base and eye level units and deep drawers extending to a peninsular breakfast bar finished with white starburst granite square edged work surfaces with matching upstands and cooker splashback with plinth, under-unit and downlighters. A range of integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Neff stainless steel and glazed double oven with matching microwave and a stainless steel five-ring gas hob with stainless steel and glazed extractor canopy above. Double glazed window to the rear elevation, two large skylight roof lanterns providing an abundance of natural light. Digital room thermostat serving the under-floor heating. Personal door to the garage. Further door to:

UTILITY ROOM 2.74m x 1.69m
Matching base unit and utility cupboard with white starburst square edged granite work surfaces with matching upstands and tiled splashback, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Continuation of stylish wooden effect ceramic floor tiles and double glazed door to the side of the property,

FIRST FLOOR LANDING 3.10m x 3.05m
A wide first floor landing with LED downlighters, radiator, staircase continuing to the second floor. Airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves. Oak panelled doors to:

BEDROOM TWO 4.08m x 3.57m
Measurements exclude built-in double wardrobe with sliding doors, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.09m x 1.88m
Fitted with a rectangular hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and wooden grain effect vanity cupboard below, corner shower cubicle with fitted thermostatic shower and a low level wc with push button flush. Natural stone effect tiled walls and flooring. LED downlighters, chrome towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan and double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM THREE 4.58m x 2.89m
Measurements exclude built-in double wardrobes with sliding doors, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation with plantation shutters.

BEDROOM FIVE 3.08m x 1.96m
Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation with plantation shutters.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.55m x 1.88m
Fitted with a white rectangular hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and wooden grain effect vanity cupboard below, panelled bath with wall mounted mixer tap and shower attachment with shower screen, low level wc with push button flush and natural stone effect tiled walls and flooring. LED downlighters, chrome towel rail, shaver point and double glazed opaque window to the side elevation.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Radiator, sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the side elevation with fitted blind. Access to the loft space. Oak doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 5.74m x 4.80m max
Measurements exclude built-in wardrobes with sliding doors. Central heating thermostat for the first and second floors. Radiator, sealed unit double glazed Velux window with fitted blind to the side elevation with a further double glazed window to the rear. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.41m x 2.1m
Fitted with a rectangular hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and wooden grain effect vanity cupboard below, double walk-in shower cubicle with fitted thermostatic shower and a low level wc with push button flush. Natural stone effect tiled walls and flooring. LED downlighters, chrome towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan and sealed unit double glazed opaque Velux window to the side elevation.

OUTSIDE FRONT
The property enjoys a pleasant position within the cul-de-sac, set back behind a combination of block paved and shingled driveway interspersed by manageable lawns with specimen trees. Pathway extending to an attractive tiled storm porch and front door with gated side access to the garden.

GARAGE 5.56m x 2.9m
A single garage with electric up and over door, eaves storage space, power and light. Personal door to the kitchen/dining/family room.

REAR GARDEN
A further highlight of the property is the low maintenance well-maintained rear garden with paved terracing extending across the rear of the property with a circular patio beyond, level well-maintained lawn with mature shrubbery and specimen trees, enclosed by wooden panelled fencing with raised wooden sleeper beds. Outside lighting and gated access to the front.

AGENTS NOTE
We have been advised by the vendor that there is an informal agreement to maintain the shared private access at £125 per annum, per property. All five properties in the Close contribute.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
The Council Tax Band is F.
The EPC Rating is B.

VIEWING INFORMATION
Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

DISCLAIMER
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