Fox Cottage is a Grade II Listed country home occupying a commanding rural position with substantial grounds extending to approximately five acres combining both formal gardens and paddocks. The original cottage is believed to date back to the 14th Century with a substantial later extension in 1972, annexing the cottage to create two homes of great scope and potential ideal for multi-generational living. Fox Cottage lends itself to future improvement and extension subject to planning and listed building consent being obtained and could be readily reinstated to one family dwelling if preferred. The cottage would further suit prospective buyers with equestrian interests offering excellent grazing opportunities for horses. In our opinion the extensive grounds would also be suitable for micro-farming, horticultural and small holding interests. The accommodation currently combines five bedrooms, three reception rooms, conservatory, two bathrooms, shower room and two kitchens, in all approximately 2,400 sq.ft. The property enjoys a secluded position set back from Long lane on the outskirts of Aston End within this desirable semi-rural hamlet location whilst being only three miles from Stevenage town centre and all the local amenities the town has to offer including a fast train link direct to London Kings Cross with a journey time of approximately 23 minutes. Viewing highly recommended.

LOCATION
The Hamlet of Aston End enjoys a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Stevenage comprising of a country public house/restaurant, various dwellings and farm buildings. The nearest town of Stevenage offers extensive sport facilities, a Theatre and an excellent shopping centre whilst Sainsbury's supermarket is within a 15 minute walk. There is a mainline railway station with fast regular links to Finsbury Park and Kings Cross in approximately 23 minutes, access to the A1M is approximately 10 minutes by car.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Glazed front door and side window opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 5.61m x 1.50m
An "L" shaped reception hallway with radiators, coat cupboard, central heating thermostat, staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard below housing the floor standing oil-fired central heating boiler. Doors to:-

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM / WC
Fitted with a low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin and part-glazed opaque door opening to the rear of the property.

KITCHEN/UTILITY ROOM 5.73m x 2.61m
Part divided to create a utility area with the kitchen comprising a comprehensive range of wooden base and eye level units with wooden edge work surfaces, inset one and half bowl sink unit, integrated oven and hob, space for breakfast table, two double glazed windows to the rear elevation with the utility area providing a further door to the rear of the property.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 5.94m x 5.96m
"L" shaped lounge/dining room with double doors opening to the conservatory, window to the front elevation and wide walk-in bay window to the side. Two radiators and a further double glazed window to the front elevation.

CONSERVATORY
Of double glazed construction with double doors opening to the formal gardens.

SITTING ROOM 4.34m x 3.6m
Forming part of the original cottage with a low beamed ceiling with further exposed wall timbers and a substantial brick built inglenook fireplace with a cast iron wood burning stove and substantial wooden bessemer. Radiator, bay window to the side elevation, floor to ceiling exposed timbers and latched door opening through to:

FAMILY ROOM 4.85m x 3.33m
Further exposed ceiling timbers, second staircase to the first floor, radiator and windows to either side.

KITCHEN 3.5m x 2.64m
Second kitchen situated in the original cottage fitted with a range of wooden effect base and eye level units, stone effect work surfaces, inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Integrated appliances and exposed ceiling timbers, ceramic floor tiles, window to the side elevation. Door to:

REAR LOBBY 3.53m x 0.94m
Continuation of ceramic floor tiles, radiator, door to the gardens and window to the side elevation. Doors to:

UTILITY ROOM 2.36m x 1.45m
Continuation of ceramic floor tiles, storage recess, a second oil fired boiler serving the radiators to the original cottage. Window to the side elevation.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM 2.3m x 1.6m
Fitted with a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and a bath. White tiled walls and continuation of ceramic floor tiles. Window to the side elevation.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Accessed from the two separate staircases with a double width airing cupboard with hot water tank, access to loft space, window to the front elevation and doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 3.86m x 3.4m
Exposed ceiling and wall timbers, radiator and shelved cupboard. Windows to either side.

BEDROOM TWO 3.53m x 2.6m
Exposed wall timbers, radiator and window to the side elevation.

BEDROOM THREE 3.02m x 2.34m
Exposed wall timbers, radiator and window to the side elevation.

SHOWER ROOM
Tiled recess with walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Floor tiles.

BEDROOM FOUR 4.45m x 2.5m
Measurements exclude wardrobe recess with shelves and hanging rails, radiator and window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM FIVE 5.2m x 3.15m
Measurements include a built-in double wardrobe with shelved recess and windows to the front and side elevations.

BATHROOM 2.29m x 1.93m
Fitted with a wooden panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin, tiling to half-height and window to the rear elevation.

GROUNDS - FIVE ACRES
Fox Cottage occupies a substantial plot of approximately five acres combining generous formal gardens which extend to the rear and side of the property which in turn open to a private paddock part divided into two with a field shelter to one corner and separate vehicular gated access opening onto Long Lane. A substantial range of wooden outbuildings provides ample storage space with potential and scope for a variety of uses.

VENDORS COMMENTS
Whilst the outbuildings are in a poor state of repair, they have been retained as such so that if one were to re-build them, in whatever form, no planning consent would be required. The whole property is Grade II Listed but it doesn't preclude works being done. A conversation was had with a planner who said they would look favourably upon a request to alter the appearance of the 70s section of the house through black painted cladding or rendering to match the cottage.

SERVICES
We believe the property is served by mains drainage and water with oil-fired central heating.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX and EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
The Council Tax Band is G.
The property is Grade II Listed and is therefore EPC exempt.

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

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