*ANOTHER PROPERTY SOLD* A rare opportunity to purchase this charming, double fronted, extended four bedroom Edwardian family home, dating back to 1906 whilst occupying a commanding position at the head of this popular turning of similar character properties within the heart of the Old Town. This substantial period home has been significantly improved and extended by the current owners and retains an abundance of original features including fireplaces, exposed floorboards, quarry floor tiles, sash windows, Bakelite door furniture and switches plus an impressive panelled staircase and stripped joinery including doors, architraves and skirtings now complemented by a stunning open plan Kitchen/dining room extension bringing a modern, contemporary twist to this family home. The property occupies a most generous private plot with an extensive lawned rear garden with the rare advantage of a driveway providing off-road parking for at least three vehicles leading to a pre-fabricated single garage. Further practical benefits include gas fired central heating and a vast boarded loft providing the opportunity for conversion, subject to the relevant planning permission being obtained. In full, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, reception hallway, sitting room, family room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility room, pantry, first floor landing leading to four bedrooms, three of which are well proportioned double rooms and a refitted opulent family bathroom with both a freestanding roll top bath and separate double shower. Viewing 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
Substantial hardwood front door with attractive stained glass leaded light windows set to an arched frame with stained glass leaded light toplite incorporating the house number opening to:

ENTRANCE PORCH 1.5m x 1.1m
Quarry tiled floor with period part-glazed entrance door with wooden panelled surrounds incorporating side and toplite windows opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 4.3m x 2.97m
Measurements exclude the staircase recess. A most impressive introduction to this traditional period home featuring quarry floor tiles and skirtings with an impressive tall ceiling height finished with exposed wooden picture rails, door architraves and panelled doors finished with original Bakelite door furniture and light switches with a most impressive wooden panelled staircase with detailed spindles rising to the first floor with storage cupboard below. Coats cupboard and radiator.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM / WC
Fitted with a low level wc and traditional pedestal hand wash basin, tiled walls, radiator, continuation of quarry floor tiles and window to the side elevation.

SITTING ROOM 4.34m x 3.86m
An impressive room of excellent proportions featuring a detailed cast iron fireplace with an open grate, original tiled slips and hearth, tall skirtings, picture rails, exposed wooden floorboards, radiator and secondary glazed sash window to the front elevation.

FAMILY ROOM 4.93m x 3.78m
A most comfortable room featuring a fireplace with a wood burning stove. Fitted bookshelves and display cabinet to the fireplace recesses with a feature recess opposite framed by an exposed detailed wooden pelmet and deep architraves, recessed picture rails and useful storage cupboard to one side, exposed wooden floorboards, doorway and square opening to the kitchen/dining room extension.

STUDY 3.94m x 3.2m
A flexible third reception room providing a variety of potential uses featuring a cast iron fireplace with glazed tiled hearth and slips and surround with feature exposed wooden panelling to dado rail height, picture rails, tall skirtings and secondary glazed sash bay window to the front elevation.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 8.53m x 5.6m
The property has been extended by the current owners to create a most impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room creating a modern/contemporary addition to this period home, ideal for modern family living. The kitchen area is defined by an apex vaulted ceiling and fitted with a comprehensive range of sleek forest green matt base and eye level units and deep pan drawers complemented by black handles incorporating various storage solutions including cutlery trays, corner carousel units, pull-out shelving, recycling bins and a concealed coffee counter. The kitchen units are finished with stylish quartz worktops with matching upstands and an inset ceramic sink unit with a counter-mounted hot water tap. Further appliances include a Neff digital double oven, dishwasher and a fire-ring gas hob set to the peninsular breakfast bar. Freestanding American style full height fridge/freezer (included in the sale price). The kitchen extends to the dining/seating area with a bank of graphite grey bi-folding doors opening to the rear garden. Further downlighters and further double glazed window to the rear elevation. Two school style column radiators, further skylight window creating an abundance of natural light, Stylish wooden flooring, two sealed unit double glazed Velux windows to the side elevation and uplighters. Door to the utility room with doorway to:

BESPOKE PANTRY
Fitted with a range of shelving and solid wooden counter top with further shelving above and tiled flooring.

UTILITY ROOM 2.89m x 1.41m
Fitted with a further range of sage coloured base and eye level units, finished with square edged quartz effect work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink unit with black mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, full height utility cupboard concealing the wall mounted gas fired boiler, continuation of stylish wooden flooring and an opaque double glazed door to the side of the property.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Generous first floor landing with wide access to the boarded loft room which could be converted to provide additional accommodation if so required (subject to planning consent being obtained). Exposed wooden floorboards, secondary glazed window to the side elevation and panelled doors opening to:

BEDROOM ONE 4.80m x 3.54m
A well proportioned double room with exposed floorboards, cast iron fireplace. Measurements include a bespoke range of built-in wardrobes with chest of drawers, radiator and two sash windows to the front elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 3.88m x 3.86m
A further double bedroom with exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron fireplace, radiator and sash window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE 3.84m x 3.83m
Exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron fireplace and sash window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR 2.89m x 2.12m
A generous single room currently being used as a study with a radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.86m x 2.56m
Refitted with an opulent four-piece suite to comprise a freestanding roll top slipper bath with claw feet and brushed brass floorstanding mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level wc and twin circular hand wash basins set to a period style wash stand with white tiled splashbacks and wall mounted brushed brass mixer taps complemented by a flat panelled brushed brass heated towel radiator and a double walk-in shower cubicle with black edged glazed surrounds, white tiled splashbacks and dual valve brushed chrome rain shower, patterned floor tiles, two windows to the side elevation.

OUTSIDE
The property occupies a generous corner position at the head of this popular Old Town turning, within easy walking distance of the historic High Street and the mainline railway station beyond.

FRONT GARDEN
The property is set back from the road behind an established front garden laid to lawn with low brick boundary walls with stone capped pillars.

DRIVEWAY
The driveway runs the full length of the property providing off-road parking for at least three vehicles leading to the garage and gated access to the rear garden.

GARAGE 5.02m x 2.49m
Pre-fabricated garage with wooden double doors, power and light, fitted folding work bench with a useful storage shed (5'3" x 8'2") beyond with doors to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN
A further highlight of the property is the generous private rear garden of excellent proportions for such a convenient centrally located property enjoying a private sunny aspect with mature clipped conifer hedging to two sides with the garden laid predominantly to lawn with shrub borders and a wooden deck providing direct access via the bi-folding doors to the kitchen/dining room extension.

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

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.
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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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