House For Sale £950,000
Enjoying a generous secluded private corner plot, a substantial extended traditional 1920's five bedroom detached family home offered for sale in excellent condition throughout whilst conveniently situated within walking distance of the historic Old Town High Street and mainline railway station with frequent fast trains to London Kings Cross in approximately 23 mins.
The property has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished to offer a most spacious, versatile arrangement of family orientated accommodation whilst retaining a number of fine original features throughout. Highlights include a grand panelled reception hallway, a stunning fitted kitchen with Aga, a fine triple aspect dining room, a double garage conversion creating a fantastic versatile playroom/gym and a most impressive wide, split level landing with feature arched window.
The beautifully decorated accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule with seating, grand reception hallway with fine panelling, re-fitted downstairs cloakroom/WC, spacious lounge with impressive marble fireplace with wood burning stove, attractive triple aspect dining room, stunning fitted kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, conservatory/family room, playroom/gym, useful rear lobby/utility room, cloakroom/wc and study.
The first floor split level landing leads to a total of five double bedrooms, two spacious family bathroom/shower rooms and an en-suite shower room to the second bedroom plus a separate WC.
Outside the wrap-around grounds include an attractive curved lawn with a mature Magnolia tree, vast limestone paved entertaining terrace with a double width block paved driveway with further separate vehicular access with wooden gates leading to a detached single garage. The gardens are enclosed by mature laurel hedging giving a high degree of privacy and screening. Viewing highly recommended.
Location
Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is close to the A1M. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, a Waitrose and Tesco Express supermarket, cafés/restaurants, public houses, public library, local Schools and a bank. There are more comprehensive shopping facilities in the nearby New Town with Schools, a Leisure Complex, Theatre and Arts Centre and Stevenage mainline train station with fast regular trains to London Kings Cross (23 mins).
The Accommodation Comprises
Entrance Vestibule
With quarry tiled floor, carriage light and attractive oak effect composite double glazed front door to:
Reception Hallway (4.14m x 3.18m)
Stunning reception hallway with original panelling to the walls creating an instant feel of tradition and character enhanced by exposed wooden floorboards and an attractive panel staircase rising to the split level first floor landing. Double glazed window to the front elevation, understairs storage cupboard, school style column radiator and doors to the principal reception areas including a part-glazed stable door to the kitchen/breakfast room with further oak door to:
Downstairs Cloakroom / WC
Re-fitted with a low level wc and wall mounted hand wash basin, fully tiled walls and flooring and extractor fan.
Lounge (5.49m x 4.24m)
Dual aspect double glazed bow windows to both the front and side elevations, attractive marble fireplace and hearth with an inset wood burning effect electric stove, wall light points and two radiators.
Dining Room (4.56m x 3.95m)
A bright triple aspect room with two double glazed windows to the front elevation with further double glazed window to the side and french doors opening onto the garden. Exposed wooden floorboards and attractive white fireplace with inset polished cast iron surround with an open grate and black slate hearth. Radiator and wall light points.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.8m x 3.94m)
Refitted in 2016 with a comprehensive range of bespoke base and eye level cabinets and drawers by "Interior Designs" extending to a substantial matching kitchen island finished with black square edged granite work surfaces extending to matching upstands. Inset one and half bowl white ceramic sink unit with counter mounted mixer tap, a range of integrated appliances include a full height fridge, an under-counter freezer, dishwasher, part-glazed double oven with a touch-sensitive electric ceramic hob above and concealed extractor canopy over. The kitchen recess has been fitted with a Heritage Green Aga range oven with two ovens and chrome capped hot plates with granite tiled surrounds complementing the work surfaces with downlighters and attractive travertine tiled flooring. Further illuminated glazed display cabinets with under-unit lighting, a white square arch links the kitchen/breakfast room to the conservatory/family room creating an open-plan feel to the accommodation. (truncated)
Conservatory / Family Room (4.65m x 2.2m)
Continuation of travertine tiled flooring, double glazed french doors and windows to the side, front and rear elevations, radiator, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the side elevation. It is worthy of note that the original conservatory roof has been replaced with a tiled roof in keeping with the property.
Rear Lobby / Utility Room (4.45m x 2.9m)
Featuring a continuation of the travertine floor tiles, radiator (part divided by decorative arches), leaded light double glazed door and window to the rear of the property, with a useful utility recess fitted with wooden effect base units and matching work surfaces with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with cream tiled surrounds. Useful storage cupboard. Tiled pantry shelves and oak panelled doors to:
Study (2.86m x 1.83m)
With wooden effect flooring and leaded light double glazed window to the side elevation.
Gym/Playroom (5.18m x 4.32m)
The original integral double garage has been converted to create a most spacious versatile additional reception room, currently being used as a Gym. Measurements include a boiler cupboard housing a Worcester Bosch wall mounted gas fired boiler. Radiator, double glazed window to the rear elevation and double glazed bow window to the side elevation.
First Floor Split Level Landing
With the master bedroom, first family bathroom and additional double bedroom situated to the east side of the landing with the remainder of the bedrooms, second family bathroom and cloakroom opposite. Downlighters, feature wide leaded light double glazed arched window to the side elevation, oak panelled doors to:
Bedroom One (4.4m x 3.89m)
Benefiting from a full height part-vaulted ceiling with double glazed window to the side elevation and a wide sealed unit double glazed Velux window with fitted blind to the rear.
Bedroom Four (4.4m x 2.82m)
A further double bedroom currently used as a dressing room complementing the master bedroom on this side of the landing with a radiator, wall lights and double glazed window to the side elevation.
Family Bathroom (2.7m x 1.78m)
Fitted with a white four-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc with push button flush, oval hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap set to a natural stone counter top with vanity cupboard below, double length walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. White tiled walls with contrasting mosaic border tile, natural stone effect tiled flooring, chrome towel radiator, downlighters and two extractor fans.
Second Landing
The landing extends opposite via the split level staircase, access to the loft space, white panelled doors to:
Bedroom Two (4.6m x 3.63m)
A generous double bedroom benefiting from a double aspect with two double glazed windows to the front elevation and one to the side. Measurements include a substantial built-in triple wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors with further storage cupboard to the side, radiator and door to:
En-Suite Shower Room (2.87m x 1.78m)
Fitted with a white two-piece suite comprising a vanity hand wash basin set to a black vanity shelf with white vanity cupboards below and a shower cubicle opposite with dual valve rain shower, grey natural stone effect tiled walls and flooring, downlighters, extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three
4.25 x 3.65 - A further generous double bedroom with measurements including a substantial built-in triple wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Five (3.2m x 2.87m)
Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Second Family Bathroom (2.84m x 2.36m)
Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap set to a white vanity unit with cupboard below, walk-in shower cubicle with a dual valve rain shower. Chrome towel rail, stylish natural stone effect fully tiled walls and flooring. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with laundry shelves and pump for showers. Double glazed window to the side elevation.
Separate WC
Fitted with a low level wc with tiled surrounds.
Gardens, Garage And Parking
Magnolia House occupies the substantial corner plot of Fairview and Bridge Road. The front door is approached by a decorative wrought iron gate flanked by brick pillars from Bridge Road with an attractive curved lawn to the side of the property with a magnificent mature Magnolia tree and well stocked flower and shrub borders, the majority of the grounds are enclosed by mature clipped laurel hedging creating a high degree of seclusion and privacy. To the opposite side of the path lies a second lawn opening to a substantial limestone paved entertaining terrace running the full length of the plot with further well stocked flower and shrub borders and gated access to pathway leading to the rear of the property. To the front of the terrace lies a detached garage (5.6m x 2.8m) and driveway accessed via wooden gates from Bridge Road creating secure internal parking/storage if so required. From Fairview Road there is a large block paved driveway providing parking for a further three vehicles.
Tenure, Council Tax And EPC
The Tenure is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is "F" and the amount payable for the year 2022-23 is £2856.93.
The EPC Rating is "C".
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 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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Mr Adrian Murphy, Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau, Kestrel House, Rookery yard, Stevenage SG1 3EE.
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The property has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished to offer a most spacious, versatile arrangement of family orientated accommodation whilst retaining a number of fine original features throughout. Highlights include a grand panelled reception hallway, a stunning fitted kitchen with Aga, a fine triple aspect dining room, a double garage conversion creating a fantastic versatile playroom/gym and a most impressive wide, split level landing with feature arched window.
The beautifully decorated accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule with seating, grand reception hallway with fine panelling, re-fitted downstairs cloakroom/WC, spacious lounge with impressive marble fireplace with wood burning stove, attractive triple aspect dining room, stunning fitted kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, conservatory/family room, playroom/gym, useful rear lobby/utility room, cloakroom/wc and study.
The first floor split level landing leads to a total of five double bedrooms, two spacious family bathroom/shower rooms and an en-suite shower room to the second bedroom plus a separate WC.
Outside the wrap-around grounds include an attractive curved lawn with a mature Magnolia tree, vast limestone paved entertaining terrace with a double width block paved driveway with further separate vehicular access with wooden gates leading to a detached single garage. The gardens are enclosed by mature laurel hedging giving a high degree of privacy and screening. Viewing highly recommended.
Location
Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is close to the A1M. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, a Waitrose and Tesco Express supermarket, cafés/restaurants, public houses, public library, local Schools and a bank. There are more comprehensive shopping facilities in the nearby New Town with Schools, a Leisure Complex, Theatre and Arts Centre and Stevenage mainline train station with fast regular trains to London Kings Cross (23 mins).
The Accommodation Comprises
Entrance Vestibule
With quarry tiled floor, carriage light and attractive oak effect composite double glazed front door to:
Reception Hallway (4.14m x 3.18m)
Stunning reception hallway with original panelling to the walls creating an instant feel of tradition and character enhanced by exposed wooden floorboards and an attractive panel staircase rising to the split level first floor landing. Double glazed window to the front elevation, understairs storage cupboard, school style column radiator and doors to the principal reception areas including a part-glazed stable door to the kitchen/breakfast room with further oak door to:
Downstairs Cloakroom / WC
Re-fitted with a low level wc and wall mounted hand wash basin, fully tiled walls and flooring and extractor fan.
Lounge (5.49m x 4.24m)
Dual aspect double glazed bow windows to both the front and side elevations, attractive marble fireplace and hearth with an inset wood burning effect electric stove, wall light points and two radiators.
Dining Room (4.56m x 3.95m)
A bright triple aspect room with two double glazed windows to the front elevation with further double glazed window to the side and french doors opening onto the garden. Exposed wooden floorboards and attractive white fireplace with inset polished cast iron surround with an open grate and black slate hearth. Radiator and wall light points.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.8m x 3.94m)
Refitted in 2016 with a comprehensive range of bespoke base and eye level cabinets and drawers by "Interior Designs" extending to a substantial matching kitchen island finished with black square edged granite work surfaces extending to matching upstands. Inset one and half bowl white ceramic sink unit with counter mounted mixer tap, a range of integrated appliances include a full height fridge, an under-counter freezer, dishwasher, part-glazed double oven with a touch-sensitive electric ceramic hob above and concealed extractor canopy over. The kitchen recess has been fitted with a Heritage Green Aga range oven with two ovens and chrome capped hot plates with granite tiled surrounds complementing the work surfaces with downlighters and attractive travertine tiled flooring. Further illuminated glazed display cabinets with under-unit lighting, a white square arch links the kitchen/breakfast room to the conservatory/family room creating an open-plan feel to the accommodation. (truncated)
Conservatory / Family Room (4.65m x 2.2m)
Continuation of travertine tiled flooring, double glazed french doors and windows to the side, front and rear elevations, radiator, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the side elevation. It is worthy of note that the original conservatory roof has been replaced with a tiled roof in keeping with the property.
Rear Lobby / Utility Room (4.45m x 2.9m)
Featuring a continuation of the travertine floor tiles, radiator (part divided by decorative arches), leaded light double glazed door and window to the rear of the property, with a useful utility recess fitted with wooden effect base units and matching work surfaces with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with cream tiled surrounds. Useful storage cupboard. Tiled pantry shelves and oak panelled doors to:
Study (2.86m x 1.83m)
With wooden effect flooring and leaded light double glazed window to the side elevation.
Gym/Playroom (5.18m x 4.32m)
The original integral double garage has been converted to create a most spacious versatile additional reception room, currently being used as a Gym. Measurements include a boiler cupboard housing a Worcester Bosch wall mounted gas fired boiler. Radiator, double glazed window to the rear elevation and double glazed bow window to the side elevation.
First Floor Split Level Landing
With the master bedroom, first family bathroom and additional double bedroom situated to the east side of the landing with the remainder of the bedrooms, second family bathroom and cloakroom opposite. Downlighters, feature wide leaded light double glazed arched window to the side elevation, oak panelled doors to:
Bedroom One (4.4m x 3.89m)
Benefiting from a full height part-vaulted ceiling with double glazed window to the side elevation and a wide sealed unit double glazed Velux window with fitted blind to the rear.
Bedroom Four (4.4m x 2.82m)
A further double bedroom currently used as a dressing room complementing the master bedroom on this side of the landing with a radiator, wall lights and double glazed window to the side elevation.
Family Bathroom (2.7m x 1.78m)
Fitted with a white four-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc with push button flush, oval hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap set to a natural stone counter top with vanity cupboard below, double length walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. White tiled walls with contrasting mosaic border tile, natural stone effect tiled flooring, chrome towel radiator, downlighters and two extractor fans.
Second Landing
The landing extends opposite via the split level staircase, access to the loft space, white panelled doors to:
Bedroom Two (4.6m x 3.63m)
A generous double bedroom benefiting from a double aspect with two double glazed windows to the front elevation and one to the side. Measurements include a substantial built-in triple wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors with further storage cupboard to the side, radiator and door to:
En-Suite Shower Room (2.87m x 1.78m)
Fitted with a white two-piece suite comprising a vanity hand wash basin set to a black vanity shelf with white vanity cupboards below and a shower cubicle opposite with dual valve rain shower, grey natural stone effect tiled walls and flooring, downlighters, extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Three
4.25 x 3.65 - A further generous double bedroom with measurements including a substantial built-in triple wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom Five (3.2m x 2.87m)
Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Second Family Bathroom (2.84m x 2.36m)
Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap set to a white vanity unit with cupboard below, walk-in shower cubicle with a dual valve rain shower. Chrome towel rail, stylish natural stone effect fully tiled walls and flooring. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with laundry shelves and pump for showers. Double glazed window to the side elevation.
Separate WC
Fitted with a low level wc with tiled surrounds.
Gardens, Garage And Parking
Magnolia House occupies the substantial corner plot of Fairview and Bridge Road. The front door is approached by a decorative wrought iron gate flanked by brick pillars from Bridge Road with an attractive curved lawn to the side of the property with a magnificent mature Magnolia tree and well stocked flower and shrub borders, the majority of the grounds are enclosed by mature clipped laurel hedging creating a high degree of seclusion and privacy. To the opposite side of the path lies a second lawn opening to a substantial limestone paved entertaining terrace running the full length of the plot with further well stocked flower and shrub borders and gated access to pathway leading to the rear of the property. To the front of the terrace lies a detached garage (5.6m x 2.8m) and driveway accessed via wooden gates from Bridge Road creating secure internal parking/storage if so required. From Fairview Road there is a large block paved driveway providing parking for a further three vehicles.
Tenure, Council Tax And EPC
The Tenure is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is "F" and the amount payable for the year 2022-23 is £2856.93.
The EPC Rating is "C".
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 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.
Stay Connected
Web:
Twitter @ PutterillsEA
Facebook - Putterills Stevenage
Instagram - Putterills Stevenage
Need A Mortgage?
Talk to our Independent Adviser who will pleased to discuss options with you.
Mr Adrian Murphy, Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau, Kestrel House, Rookery yard, Stevenage SG1 3EE.
T: E:
