Orchard Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- CHAIN FREE
- Attractive detached home
- Spacious, private plot
- Two double bedrooms
- Excellent sized lounge
- Separate dining room
- Kitchen/Breakfast room
- Family shower room
- Short walk to historic Old Town
- Front Garden
Description
The generous plot provides ample scope to extend (subject to planning) whilst in our opinion the property also represents an ideal opportunity for discerning purchasers looking to downsize to a smaller property whilst retaining a detached home with an excellent degree of privacy.
In full the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, generous open-plan lounge, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, first floor landing leading to two double bedrooms and a family shower room. Further practical benefits include a sizeable single garage with adjoining garden store and a long block paved driveway providing off-road parking for at least two vehicles.
The property is offered for sale CHAIN FREE and 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 (truncated)
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Covered storm porch with double glazed front door opening to:
ENTRANCE PORCH
2.06m x 0.96m
Double glazed window to the side elevation and a glazed door to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
3.37m x 1.13m
Radiator, central heating thermostat, staircase rising to the first floor, coat hanging space and doors to:
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC
Fitted with a low level wc, wall mounted hand wash basin, radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.
LOUNGE
6.15m x 3.33m
A most comfortable room of excellent proportions benefiting from a triple aspect provided by double glazed picture windows to both the front and side elevations with double glazed tilt and turn sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden. Radiator, wooden fireplace with marble hearth and surround with an inset electric fire.
DINNG ROOM
3.48m x 2.5m
A flexible spacious additional reception room currently being used as a dining room but could be used as an occasional ground floor third bedroom if required. Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
3.76m x 2.64m
Fitted with a range of wooden fronted base and eye level units and drawers finished with natural stone effect work surfaces and an inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks, wooden effect flooring. Dual aspect provided by a double glazed window and door to the rear elevation and a further double glazed window to the side elevation. Space and plumbing for kitchen appliances and space for breakfast table.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Double glazed window to the side elevation. Linen cupboard with shelving and wall mounted gas fired boiler, access to the loft space, radiator and doors to:
BEDROOM ONE
4.76m x 3.54m
A generous double room of excellent proportions with a dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations. Two radiators.
BEDROOM TWO
3.75m x 3.55m
A further generous double room with a dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations and radiator. Measurements include a built-in wardrobe/cupboard whist exclude a spacious walk-in cupboard with eaves loft access.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
2.82m x 2m
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin set to a natural stone effect counter top with white vanity cupboard below, double shower cubicle with fitted shower, radiator, tiled surrounds and double glazed window to the side elevation.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN
The property is set well back from the road behind a most attractive established front garden laid predominantly to lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders.
DRIVEWAY
Block paved driveway extending to a pathway leading to the front door providing off-road parking for at least two vehicles.
GARDEN STORE
Adjoining the garage providing ideal garden storage with a personal door to the rear garden.
GARAGE
5.1m x 2.8m
Generous single garage with power and light, personal door to the rear garden.
GARDENS
A further highlight of the property is the generous cottage style private wrap-around gardens extending to all sides of the property, laid predominantly to lawn with multiple paved seating areas, curved well stocked flower and shrub borders with raised beds and vegetable gardens, enclosed by a combination of mature screening, wooden panelled fencing and an attractive tall retaining brick wall to the rear elevation enhancing the private nature of the garden.
AGENTS NOTE
It is worthy of note that the rear garden backs onto the railway line whilst offering an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion by the retaining rear boundary wall.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD. The Council Tax Band is E. The amount payable for the year 2024-25 is £2659.57. 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
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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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- 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
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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