A fantastic opportunity to purchase this substantial two-bedroom, two-bathroom, semi-detached Victorian cottage situated within the heart of the Old Town, just a short walk to the Historic High Street and mainline train station.
The Victorian cottage benefits further from a generous private rear garden approaching nearly 100ft in length with the practical advantage of an off-road parking space to the front of the property.
This thoughtfully modernised home combines a number of character feature with modern, contemporary fixtures and fittings. Ideal for those looking to purchase a character stylish home of considerable distinction.
Highlights of this property include multi-fuel burning stoves to both the lounge and the dining room, stylish oak flooring, a feature grey gloss fitted kitchen and modern re-fitted ground-floor shower room and an en-suite bathroom for the master bedroom on the first-floor.
In full, the accommodation comprises of a lounge, dining room, kitchen, downstairs shower room/WC. The first-floor landing leads to two bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom.
Viewing of this property 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
Composite double-glazed front door door opening to:
LOUNGE 3.69m x 3.05m
A comfortable room finished with stylish oak flooring with a feature brick-built open fireplace with a cast iron multi-fuel burning stove set to a stone tiled hearth with oak bessemer and built-in shelving to either side of the recess. Radiator and double-glazed sash window to the front elevation with plantation shutters, square arch opening to:
DINING ROOM 3.75m x 3.65m
Measurements include the staircase rising to the first-floor with useful storage cupboard below. Continuation of the stylish oak flooring, brick-built open fireplace with cast iron multi-fuel burning stove, set to a flag-stone tiled hearth with a substantial oak bessemer and original built-in cupboards to the fireplace recess. Radiator and double-glazed window to the side elevation. Doorway to:
KITCHEN 3.90m x 2.45m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of graphite grey gloss base and eye-level units and drawers finished with a square-edged stone-effect worksurface, inset with a black acrylic sink unit with mixer tap. Range of integrated appliances which include Neff stainless-steel glazed digital combination oven and microwave with a matching self-cleaning single-oven below with hide and slide door. Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher with a touch sensitive induction hob with extractor fan above. Stylish grey inset flooring with black tiled splashbacks, downlighters and double-glazed door and window to the side elevation. Further door to:
DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM/WC 2.74m x 2.41m (into recess)
Fitted with a modern suite comprising of vanity wash hand basin with black mixer tap and black vanity drawers below, double walk-in shower black framed shower cubicle with matching black shower tray and dual valve rain shower with a storage cupboard to one side. Contrasting white floor and wall tiles with contrasting black grout. Shelves within storage recess, stylish wood-effect flooring and double-glazed window to the side elevation. Door to WC with contrasting floor tiles and continuation of the white tiled walls and black grout. Heated towel rail and low-level WC with push button flush. Double-glazed window to the side elevation.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Access to the loft space. Oak doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 3.67m x 2.87m
A comfortable double-room featuring a cast-iron fireplace with built-in shelving to either side. Radiator, double-glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.41m x 2.40m
The property enjoys the practical advantages of a first-floor bathroom as an en-suite to the main bedroom. Fitted with a white modern suite, low-level WC with concealed cistern and push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and drawers below, panelled P-shape shower bath with electric shower over and natural stone effect tiled floors with contrasting grey wooden effect flooring, traditional chrome towel radiator, built-in bathroom cabinet and double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 3.45m x 3.04m
Another comfortable double room with a feature cast iron fireplace with built-in double wardrobes to either side. Flat panel radiator and double-glazed sash window to the front elevation with plantation shutters.
OUTSIDE
PARKING
The frontage to the property is block-paved to provide a parking space for one vehicle with storage area to one side.
SIDE LOBBY/GARDEN ROOM
A further addition to the property of wooden construction with graphite grey, double-glazed bi-folding doors opening to the garden with flagstone flooring providing an ideal seating area. With access to the rear garden.
REAR GARDEN
A particular highlight of the property is the generous and well-maintained rear garden which benefits from a sunny aspect. Approaching nearly 100ft in length, laid predominately to lawn with well-stocked borders, a paved patio part-way extending to the garden shed and summer house/home office to the rear. Raised Koi carp pond and wooden pergola. Enclosed by wooden panel fencing.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this Property is: Freehold
The Local Authority is: Stevenage
The Council Tax Band: D (ÂŁ2,281 Per Year)
The EPC Rating is: TBC
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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