An individual, extended four bedroom, five reception room, detached family home occupying a most spacious, wonderful private plot approaching a third of an acre within this highly regarded Hamlet location conveniently situated within close proximity of both Hitchin and Stevenage Towns. Birchwood started life as a detached bungalow subsequently benefiting from a first floor double storey extension and dormer windows providing a most generous arrangement of first floor accommodation creating a versatile spacious home, ideal for a growing family. Set back from the road behind a sweeping gravelled carriage driveway, the property features a spacious double length garage, double glazing and gas fired central heating whilst the main living area is a particular highlight of the property approaching 9m in length opening to a double glazed conservatory providing panoramic views over the grounds. The total plot extends to approximately one third of an acre laid predominantly to lawn providing a wonderful private sunny aspect. In full, the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, utility room, study, dining room, family room, lounge, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, first floor landing leading to four bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the versatile nature of the accommodation on offer and the private nature of the extensive grounds.

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
Leaded light front door opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Shelved cupboard, central heating thermostat, radiator and oak doors to:

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted with a low level wc, wall mounted hand wash basin with tiled splashbacks and double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation.

STUDY 2.67m x 2.53m
Measurements exclude built-in cupboards, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

UTILITY ROOM 1.74m x 1.59m
Fitted with base and eye level units, fitted work surface with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tiled walls, wall mounted gas fired boiler, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

DINING ROOM 4.13m x 3.48m
A well-proportioned room providing ample space for a family sized dining table with bespoke built-in cabinets and glazed display shelves either side of the chimney breast, radiator and double glazed bay window to the front elevation.

FAMILY ROOM 4.44m x 3.49m
Measurements include the staircase rising to the first floor and double glazed bay window to the front elevation with a feature stone built open fireplace with a flagstone hearth. Door to:

LOUNGE 8.74m x 3.63m
A most comfortable room of excellent proportions finished with stylish oak flooring. A dual aspect provided by two double glazed windows to the side elevation with a further double glazed window to the front. Three radiators and glazed double doors with full height side window opening to the conservatory and door to the kitchen.

CONSERVATORY 4.11m x 3.04m
Of double glazed construction with an apex roof and double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations with french doors opening to the garden. Continuation of oak flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.92m x 3.04m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of antique pine base and eye level units and drawers finished with rolled edge work surfaces and an inset acrylic one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a double oven, induction hob with extractor canopy above, freestanding dishwasher and freezer (possibly available if so required). Tiled splashbacks, double glazed window to the rear elevation and single glazed door to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Radiator, eaves storage cupboards with a further loft access point, double airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves, radiator and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the rear elevation. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 4.89m x 3.75m
A comfortable double room with two eaves storage cupboards, radiator and double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and a double shower cubicle with electric shower, radiator, shaver point with light, tiled walls and an opaque double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 3.62m x 3.02m + door recess
A further double room with a radiator and double glazed window with views over the rear garden.

BEDROOM THREE 3.62m x 2.66m + recess
A further double room with access to the loft space and double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR 2.68m x 2.13m + recess
Radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.54m x 1.92m
Fitted with a wooden panelled bath, low level wc and a vanity hand wash basin set to a wooden vanity unit with cupboards and drawers below. Single shower cubicle with electric shower, radiator, tiled splashbacks and opaque double glazed window to the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY
Shingled in and out carriage driveway providing ample off-road parking with a central well stocked border with mature specimen trees and raised beds around the bay windows.

DOUBLE LENGTH GARAGE 9.36m x 3.06m
A double length garage with power and light, up and over door and personal door to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN
Approaching one third of an acre. A magnificent plot enjoying a sunny private aspect laid predominantly to a level lawn interspersed with shrub borders and a number of mature specimen trees enhancing the rural nature of the location. Garden enclosed by a combination of mature screening and wooden panelled fencing. Crazy paved patio and terracing with a part enclosed garden pond and gated access to the front of the property and personal door to the garage.

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