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Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Victorian 3 bed cottage
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Abundance of original features
  • Downstairs cloakroom/wc
  • Kitchen
  • Lounge
  • Dining room
  • Courtyard style rear garden with outhouse
  • Permitted parking
  • Short walk to the High Street

Description

* ANOTHER PROPERTY SOLD BY PUTTERILLS *

An outstanding opportunity to purchase this most attractive Victorian three bedroom cottage forming part of an iconic row of three period homes built in an Arts and Crafts style whilst designed by the local architect and historian Edward Vincent Method in 1894 on the corner of Church Lane and Walkern Road, conveniently situated within the heart of the Old Town Conservation area, just a short stroll to an array of amenities along the Historic High Street and just 15 minutes’ walk to the train station. This unspoilt cottage sits well back from the road behind an established generous lawned cottage style front garden with the advantage of a practical paved courtyard style rear garden complete with a useful brick built outhouse.

The property has been preserved and improved by the current owner retaining an abundance of original features including picture rails, skirtings, fireplaces, internal doors and brassware, whilst each room features neutral coloured emulsion walls creating the perfect backdrop to best showcase the character of the accommodation on offer.

Currently comprising a wide welcoming reception hallway, a downstairs cloakroom/wc, lounge with a square bay window, separate kitchen/dining room, part vaulted first floor landing leading to three bedrooms, two of which are excellent double rooms and a most spacious four-piece family bathroom.

Residents and visitors parking permits provide the practicality of on-road parking to the front of the property. Viewing 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

Part-glazed traditional hardwood front door opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY

3.61m x 2m

A fantastic introduction to this character home, a wide welcoming reception hallway finished with quarry floor tiles, radiator and attractive turning staircase rising to the first floor with storage cupboard below. Central heating thermostat. Stripped panelled doors with brass door furniture opening to:

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC

Fitted with a white traditional suite comprising a low level wc and a pedestal hand wash basin. Continuation of quarry floor tiles. Shelved linen cupboard and double glazed window to the front elevation.

LOUNGE

4.42m x 3.54m

A comfortable well-proportioned room featuring exposed wooden floorboards, attractive double glazed bay window to the front elevation, radiator, feature wooden open fireplace with a tiled hearth and surround. Built-in media storage, shelving and cabinets to the recess and picture rail.

DINING ROOM

4.03m x 3.51m

Providing ample space for a dining table, exposed wooden floorboards, double glazed french doors opening to the rear garden, feature cast iron fireplace with a black slate hearth with built-in cupboard and shelving to recess. Radiator, wide square arch opening through to the kitchen creating an open-plan feel to this sociable living space.

KITCHEN

3.06m x 2.77m

Part-divided from the dining area by a comprehensive range of cream shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden effect rolled edge work surfaces extending to the peninsular breakfast bar. Inset white ceramic one and half bowl sink unit with a mixer tap with separate filtered water tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Integrated Bosch oven with Bosch stainless steel four-ring gas hob and stainless steel and glazed extractor canopy above. Integrated dishwasher with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Stripped braced and latched door opening to the rear garden, quarry floor tiles, downlighters and further double glazed window to the rear elevation.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Feature wooden panelled part-vaulted ceiling with double glazed skylight window to the front elevation. Access to remaining loft space. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE

4.09m x 3.15m

A spacious double room featuring exposed wooden floorboards and a cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, bespoke built-in wardrobes to recess and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO

3.82m x 3.51m

A further well-proportioned double room with exposed wooden floorboards, a cast iron fireplace with built-in bespoke wardrobes to recess. Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE

2.79m x 2.47m

Exposed painted wooden floorboards, cast iron fireplace, built-in shelving, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM

3.08m x 2.72m

A further highlight of the property is the most spacious family bathroom featuring a modern white four-piece suite comprising an oval double-ended freestanding bath with floor standing chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc with push button flush, pedestal hand wash basin and a walk-in double shower cubicle with a dual valve rain shower. Downlighters, stylish wooden effect flooring, chrome heated towel rail, natural stone tiling to splashback areas and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN

The property is set back from the road behind a generous established front garden, laid to a level curved lawn with attractive block paved curving path extending to the front door enclosed by a wooden panelled and picket style fencing with deep well stocked flower and shrub borders with a garden store and gated access to the front.

REAR GARDEN

Attractive courtyard style rear garden, ideal for entertaining and al-fresco dining featuring slate tiled patios and terracing with a shingle border beyond enclosed by wooden panelled fencing. Useful brick built store with power and light. Gated access to the rear.

PARKING

The property benefits from residents and visitors parking permits providing residents parking to the front of the property. Further details upon request.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC

The Tenure of the property is FREEHOLD. The Council Tax Band is C. The amount payable for the year 2024-25 is £1934.24. 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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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: C
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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61-63 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3AQ
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