Putterills
61 High Street
Old Town
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3AQ
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this substantial 4/5 bedroom detached family home, enjoying a pleasant position within this popular turning situated in Oaks Cross on the southern side of town.
The property has been extended to both the side and rear creating a visually impressive open-plan main living area of considerable proportions in excess of 8m x 6m which combining the original lounge with a thoughtfully designed conservatory style addition creating a versatile, flexible room of excellent proportions. Further highlights of the accommodation include a large, modern re-fitted gloss kitchen, complete with matching kitchen island and double-glazed lantern. The side extension provides the flexibility of a ground floor fifth bedroom with a variety of potential other uses with a utility area/study beyond.
The property sits back behind a wide block-paved frontage providing independent parking for 3/4 vehicles leading to the part-converted garage providing ideal additional garden storage whilst the rear garden is landscaped to provide a low-maintenance private aspect with a useful brick-built store.
In full, the accommodation comprises a wide welcoming reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom WC, open-plan main living area combining both seating and dining areas with double doors opening through to the modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, ground-floor fifth bedroom, utility/study, and the first-floor landing leading to four bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom comprising of a corner bath and separate shower cubicle. Further practical benefits include gas-fired central heating. Viewing is highly 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
Leaded-light front door with opaque side window opening to reception hallway.
RECEPTION HALLWAY 2.7m x 3.47m
Wide welcoming reception hallway with staircase rising to the first-floor with recess below. Stylish grey wooden effect flooring, radiator with decorative cover. Measurements include further built-in storage cupboard. Oak internal doors to:
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted with a low-level WC, vanity hand wash basin with mixer tap and vanity cupboard below. Decorative wooden panelling to half-height with tiles above. Leaded-light double-glazed window to the front elevation.
MAIN LIVING AREA 6.42m x 8.48m
A particular highlight of the property is the main living area which has been extended to the rear creating a versatile room of excellent proportions. Featuring a continuation of the wooden effect flooring, five radiators with decorative covers, part apex roof with downlighters, and wide double-glazed French doors to the garden. A feature brick-built fireplace with electric flame effect fire. A bank of double-glazed windows to the rear providing abundance of natural light and part-glazed oak double doors to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2.43m x 5.36m
A further highlight of the property is the spacious re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room featuring a comprehensive range of contrasting white and midnight blue gloss base and eye-level units and drawers, finished with contrasting white quartz square-edged worksurfaces with matching upstands extending to a matching kitchen island with USB charging points to either end. A feature double-glazed ceiling lantern with perimeter downlighters, graphite grey vertical radiator, tiled effect flooring. A freestanding stainless-steel range oven with gas hob and electric oven with black extractor canopy above (included in the sale price). Space and plumbing for washing machine, and an integrated dishwasher (not currently in working order). Two double-glazed windows to the rear elevation.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM FIVE
The side extension provides for a flexible additional reception room, currently used as a ground-floor bedroom. Stylish wooden effect flooring, accent wooden panelled wall, radiator with decorative cover, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation. Door to:
STUDY/UTILITY ROOM 2.53m x 3.0m
A flexible additional room currently used for storage. Double-glazed door opening to the remainder of the garage.
FIRST-FLOOR LANDING
Leaded-light double-glazed window to the side elevation. Airing cupboard with wall-mounted gas-fired boiler and laundry shelves. Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 2.51m x 4.54m
Grey wooden effect flooring, radiator, with a double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 2.97m x 3.56m
Wooden laminate flooring, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM THREE 1.91m x 3.59m
Wooden laminate flooring, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM FOUR 1.84m x 3.59m
Wooden laminate flooring, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.47m x 3.3m
Fitted with a modern four-piece suite comprising a corner panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Low-level WC with concealed cistern with vanity shelf above, vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below, and a recessed walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Wooden laminate flooring, radiator, and fully tiled walls, and a leaded-light double-glazed window to the front elevation.
OUTSIDE
DRIVEWAY
Wide, grey block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for up to 3/4 vehicles with steps leading up to the storm porch and front door. Personal door leading to the remainder of the garage.
GARAGE
The majority of the garage has been converted to provide the study/utility room. The remainder of which has power and light and electric roller door. Personal doors to the front and study.
REAR GARDEN
A low-maintenance rear garden combining artificial lawn and shingles with raised wooden decking. Ornamental garden pond, brick-built garden store to one corner. Garden enclosed by wooden panelled fencing, enjoying a private aspect.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this Property is:
The Local Authority is:
The Council Tax Band:
The EPC Rating is:
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 will 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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