Essex Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Extended semi detached
- Five bedrooms
- Kitchen & Utility room
- Ensuite shower room
- Drive & garage
- Rear garden approaching 100ft in length
- Scope to improve & modernise
- Walking distance to Old Town High Street
- Highly regarded turning
Description
A traditional bay fronted semi-detached family home which has been extended to the first floor to provide FIVE first floor bedrooms whilst enjoying the benefits of a larger than average private rear garden approaching 100ft in length within this highly regarded Old Town cul-de-sac, just a short walk from the historic High Street and mainline railway station beyond with fast direct trains to Kings Cross in 23 minutes.
Whilst the property would require a degree of modernisation, it offers the perfect opportunity for a purchaser to modernise the property to their own specification.
In full, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, reception hallway, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, downstairs wc, first floor split level landing leading to five bedrooms, with an en-suite serving one of the bedrooms the last of which is used as a study and a bathroom with a seperate wc. Tarmac driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle leading to the integral single garage. Further pratical benefits include double glazed windows and doors with gas fired central heating.
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 (truncated)
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Double glazed double entrance doors opening to:
ENTRANCE PORCH
With a glazed door and side window to:
RECEPTION HALL
3.89m x 1.71m
Radiator, staircase to the first floor with storage cupboard below and doors to:
LOUNGE
3.78m x 3.32m
Built-in bookshelves to fireplace recess with arched alcove, radiator and double glazed bay window to the front elevation.
DINING ROOM
3.68m x 2.88m
Built-in bookshelves to fireplace recess with arched alcove, radiator and double doorway to:
CONSERVATORY
2.6m x 2.32m
Of double glazed construction with window to the rear and side elevations and double glazed french doors opening to the rear garden.
KITCHEN
3.3m x 3.3m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of wooden grain effect base and eye level units and drawers finished with natural stone effect work surfaces with an inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated stainless steel double oven and gas hob with extractor canopy above, space for a fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation. Doorway to:
UTILITY ROOM
2.34m x 1.72m
Fitted with a matching range of wooden grain effect base and eye level units with square edged natural stone effect work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for a washing machine and under-counter freezer. Tiled splashbacks, continuation of floor tiles, double glazed door and window to the rear garden with a personal door to the garage. Door to:
DOWNSTAIRS WC
Fitted with a low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin, double glazed window to the side elevation.
FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING
Stairs leading to the principal bedrooms with two loft access points, one with a loft ladder. The loft is part-boarded and houses the gas fired boiler (replaced in 2017).
BEDROOM THREE
3.2m x 2.45m
Radiator, double glazed window to the front elevation and door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
2.03m x 1.23m
Fitted with a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and a walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Chrome towel rail, tiled splashbacks and double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM ONE
4.2m x 3.13m
A generous double room with a radiator, double glazed bay window to the front elevation. Measurements include a substantial range of freestanding wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO
3.3m x 3.14m
Measurements include a wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM FOUR
2.3m x 2.03m
With a radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM FIVE
2.46m x 1.37m
An "L" shaped room currently used as a study with a radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
BATHROOM
Fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal hand wash basin and tiled splashbacks with a double glazed window to the rear elevation.
SEPARATE WC
Fitted with a low level wc.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN
Attractive front garden laid to lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders with stone capped brick boundary walls and pillar.
DRIVEWAY
A tarmac driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle leading to the integral single garage and gated access to the rear garden.
GARAGE
4.68m x 2.5m
An integral single garage with metal up and over door, power and light and personal door to the utility room.
REAR GARDEN
A particular highlight of the property is the larger than average, well maintained, rear garden enjoying a private sunny aspect approaching 100ft in length, laid predominantly to lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders with a feature rockery and waterfall, paved terracing across the width of the property, covered wooden archway providing access to a vegetable garden with beds. Two wooden garden sheds (10 x 8 & 8 x 6) and gated access to the front of the property.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD. The Council Tax Band is E. 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 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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- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Essex Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Stevenage Station1.0 miles
- Hitchin Station3.3 miles
- Knebworth Station3.6 miles
About the agent
Putterills of Hertfordshire is situated in a prime, central location in the High Street, Old Town, Stevenage.
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