House For Sale £470,000
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this fine example of an "Arts and Crafts" style character cottage bristling with fine, period features whilst enjoying a highly convenient location with this popular Old Town turning just a short walk to the historic High Street and mainline train station with fast and regular trains to Kings Cross in approx. 23 mins.
The cottage offers spacious, bright, open plan rooms combined with the practicalities of gas central heating, double glazing, a south facing private rear garden and residents permit parking.
An abundance of features include leaded light stained glass entrance doors and windows, original stripped joinery, exposed wooden floorboards, original quarry tiles, feature fireplaces including a wood burning stove to the dining room set to an impressive limestone surround, tall ceilings and cast iron school style column radiators.
The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, reception hallway, lounge with square bay window, dining room with feature fireplace, cloakroom/wc, shaker style kitchen, first floor landing leading to two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes to the master and a period style four piece family bathroom including a freestanding slipper bath with claw feet and a separate shower cubicle with dual vale rain shower.
It is worth of note that lapsed planning permission was granted for a third bedroom extension above the kitchen if an extra bedroom is required in the future.
Viewing Highly recommended.
Location
Stevenage comprises of both the New and Old Towns. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants and public houses. The New Town provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks along with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, Fairlands Valley Park and lakes, the Leisure Park with its restaurants, bars and night club, bowling alley and 16-screen Cineworld complex. 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, stained glass period front door with matching side window opening to:
Entrance Porch (1.65m x 0.85m)
Exposed brickwork with the original quarry floor tiles, leaded light, stained glass period door with matching side window opening to:
Reception Hallway (2.13m x 1.73m)
Staircase rising to the first floor with cupboard below, exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron school style column radiator and panelled door opening to:
Sitting Room (3.88m x 3.32m)
A most comfortable room featuring a sealed unit double glazed square bay window to the front elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters, continuation of exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron school style column radiator, down lighters and wide square arch opening to:
Dining Room (3.81m x 3.37m)
A further comfortable, well proportioned room opening through to the kitchen creating an open plan feel to the ground floor accommodation. Featuring an impressive limestone fire surround with exposed brick work and a inset cast iron wood burning set to a slate tiled hearth. Built in original glazed crockery cupboard to recess with further corner display reccess with shelving, concealed lighting and small cupboard below. Wide square arch leading through to the kitchen and door to cloakroom/wc. Continuation of exposed wooden floorboards whilst the measurements exclude a useful storage cupboard housing the gas fired combination boiler installed in 2020 with additional space for tumble dryer with the original quarry floor tiles.
Cloakroom/WC
The coal store complete with the original coal stained brick floor and braced and latched coal chute door has been converted into a practical WC fitted with a traditional suite including a high flush wc with chrome flush pipe and chain, hand wash basin, glazed tiled surrounds with border tile to half height and radiator.
Kitchen (4.05m x 3.33m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of white shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden butchers block square edged work surfaces with an insect white ceramic Butler sink with a counter mounted mixer tap. Integrated stainless steel electric double oven, stainless steel four ring gas hob with a stainless steel extractor fan above. A range of freestanding appliainces possibly available by separate negotiation include a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Free standing kitchen island, attractive natural stone floor tiles, glazed and tiled splashbacks. Double glazed window to the side elevation and wide double glazed French doors with side windows opening to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Acess to loft space with light, airing cupboard/wardrobe. Panelled doors opening to:
Bedroom One (3.69m x 3.24m)
A double room with the measurements including a range of built in wardrobes across the full width of the room. Feature fireplace recess with exposed brickwork and slate tiled hearth. Sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters. Exposed wooden floorboards.
Bedroom Two (3.38m x 2.31m)
A further double bedroom featuring the original cast iron fire surround with wooden mantel and cupboard to recess. Double glazed window to rear elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters.
Family Bathroom (3.03m x 2.31m)
Fitted with a white, traditional four piece bathroom suite comprising a free standing roll top slipper bath with claw feet and antique style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Walk-in corner shower cubicle with a dual valve rain shower, pedestal hand wash basin and low level WC. White tiled walls to half height, chrome towel radiator, wooden effect floor tiles and double glazed window to rear elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters.
Outside
Front Garden
A traditional front garden part enclosed by attractive railings with clipped hedging and pathway extending to the front door with gated side access leading to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
A further highlight of the property is the private, well maintained rear garden enjoying a sunny, southerly aspect. Laid to lawn with shrub borders, hedging and trees, small pond, shed and summer house. Enclosed by wooden fencing with gated access to the front of the property.
Agents Note
Previous planning was granted for a second storey, third bedroom extension over the kitchen. Whilst the planning has lapsed it is our opinion that it could be easily reinstated.
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.
The cottage offers spacious, bright, open plan rooms combined with the practicalities of gas central heating, double glazing, a south facing private rear garden and residents permit parking.
An abundance of features include leaded light stained glass entrance doors and windows, original stripped joinery, exposed wooden floorboards, original quarry tiles, feature fireplaces including a wood burning stove to the dining room set to an impressive limestone surround, tall ceilings and cast iron school style column radiators.
The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, reception hallway, lounge with square bay window, dining room with feature fireplace, cloakroom/wc, shaker style kitchen, first floor landing leading to two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes to the master and a period style four piece family bathroom including a freestanding slipper bath with claw feet and a separate shower cubicle with dual vale rain shower.
It is worth of note that lapsed planning permission was granted for a third bedroom extension above the kitchen if an extra bedroom is required in the future.
Viewing Highly recommended.
Location
Stevenage comprises of both the New and Old Towns. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants and public houses. The New Town provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks along with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, Fairlands Valley Park and lakes, the Leisure Park with its restaurants, bars and night club, bowling alley and 16-screen Cineworld complex. 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, stained glass period front door with matching side window opening to:
Entrance Porch (1.65m x 0.85m)
Exposed brickwork with the original quarry floor tiles, leaded light, stained glass period door with matching side window opening to:
Reception Hallway (2.13m x 1.73m)
Staircase rising to the first floor with cupboard below, exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron school style column radiator and panelled door opening to:
Sitting Room (3.88m x 3.32m)
A most comfortable room featuring a sealed unit double glazed square bay window to the front elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters, continuation of exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron school style column radiator, down lighters and wide square arch opening to:
Dining Room (3.81m x 3.37m)
A further comfortable, well proportioned room opening through to the kitchen creating an open plan feel to the ground floor accommodation. Featuring an impressive limestone fire surround with exposed brick work and a inset cast iron wood burning set to a slate tiled hearth. Built in original glazed crockery cupboard to recess with further corner display reccess with shelving, concealed lighting and small cupboard below. Wide square arch leading through to the kitchen and door to cloakroom/wc. Continuation of exposed wooden floorboards whilst the measurements exclude a useful storage cupboard housing the gas fired combination boiler installed in 2020 with additional space for tumble dryer with the original quarry floor tiles.
Cloakroom/WC
The coal store complete with the original coal stained brick floor and braced and latched coal chute door has been converted into a practical WC fitted with a traditional suite including a high flush wc with chrome flush pipe and chain, hand wash basin, glazed tiled surrounds with border tile to half height and radiator.
Kitchen (4.05m x 3.33m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of white shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden butchers block square edged work surfaces with an insect white ceramic Butler sink with a counter mounted mixer tap. Integrated stainless steel electric double oven, stainless steel four ring gas hob with a stainless steel extractor fan above. A range of freestanding appliainces possibly available by separate negotiation include a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Free standing kitchen island, attractive natural stone floor tiles, glazed and tiled splashbacks. Double glazed window to the side elevation and wide double glazed French doors with side windows opening to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Acess to loft space with light, airing cupboard/wardrobe. Panelled doors opening to:
Bedroom One (3.69m x 3.24m)
A double room with the measurements including a range of built in wardrobes across the full width of the room. Feature fireplace recess with exposed brickwork and slate tiled hearth. Sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters. Exposed wooden floorboards.
Bedroom Two (3.38m x 2.31m)
A further double bedroom featuring the original cast iron fire surround with wooden mantel and cupboard to recess. Double glazed window to rear elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters.
Family Bathroom (3.03m x 2.31m)
Fitted with a white, traditional four piece bathroom suite comprising a free standing roll top slipper bath with claw feet and antique style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Walk-in corner shower cubicle with a dual valve rain shower, pedestal hand wash basin and low level WC. White tiled walls to half height, chrome towel radiator, wooden effect floor tiles and double glazed window to rear elevation with bespoke Sanderson fitted shutters.
Outside
Front Garden
A traditional front garden part enclosed by attractive railings with clipped hedging and pathway extending to the front door with gated side access leading to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
A further highlight of the property is the private, well maintained rear garden enjoying a sunny, southerly aspect. Laid to lawn with shrub borders, hedging and trees, small pond, shed and summer house. Enclosed by wooden fencing with gated access to the front of the property.
Agents Note
Previous planning was granted for a second storey, third bedroom extension over the kitchen. Whilst the planning has lapsed it is our opinion that it could be easily reinstated.
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.
