Fore Street, Weston, Hitchin, SG4 7AS

'Culverin Cottage' is a stunning 4 bedroom detached grade 2 listed thatched residence ( Norfolk reed) dating back to circa 1600's. The property was extensively rebuilt in 1986 and now provides a very desirable family home with modern services. The property has an abundance of character with beautiful exposed ceiling and walls beams throughout the old part. The property offers 4 bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bathroom, a further family bathroom, a spacious lounge/diner with a large inglenook fireplace, bespoke fitted kitchen, utility and cloakroom. The large garden wraps around the property and has a variety of plants, trees and flower borders. The double width garage has light and power and offers plenty of eaves storage space. Ref: HC0225

Partly glazed front door leading to:

Entrance Hall: 13'11 X 8'6 (4.24m X 2.60m)

Hallway: 13'7 X 6'3 ( 4.14m X 1.90m)

Window to rear aspect. Wall and ceiling beams. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Stairs to first floor. 

Cloakroom: 5.00 X 3'3 (1.53m X 0.99m)

Low level WC with concealed cistern. Vanity wash hand basin. Cupboard under. Radiator. 

Lounge/Diner: 

Lounge: 13'5 X 13'3 (4.09m X 4.04m)

Window to front aspect. Exposed brick inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth, canopy and cast iron backplate. Wall and ceiling beams. Radiator.   

Dining area: 13'3 X 7'4 (4.04m X 2.24m)

Dual aspect window to front and rear aspects. Wall and ceiling beams. Radiator. French doors leading to the garden. 

Reception 2: 15'0 X 9'8 (4.58m X 2.96m)

Window to side aspect. Inset ceiling spotlights. Radiator. Wood flooring. French doors leading to garden. 

Kitchen: 15'0 X 9'0 (4.58m X 2.74m)

Bespoke fitted kitchen built with English Oak. Range of base and wall mounted units. Rolled edge work surfaces. 1&1/2 stainless steel sink with drainer. Space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Built-in electric double oven with electric hob and extractor fan over. Amtico flooring. Ceiling spotlights. Window to front aspect.

Utility Room: 7'9 X 6'1 (2.36m X 1.85m)

Wall mounted cupboards. Amtico flooring. Space for washing machine, dryer and fridge. Floor standing boiler. Door to rear garden.

First floor landing:

Window to  side aspect. Built-in cupboard with shelving. Further cupboard housing immersion heater. Step down to a further galleried landing with door to:

Master bedroom: 19'11 X 13'11 (6.08m X 4.24m)

Triple aspect windows to front, side and rear. Built-in bespoke wardrobes. Exposed wall beams. Inset ceiling spotlights. 2 Radiators.

En-suite bathroom: 11'3 X 6'5 (3.42m X 1.95m)

Traditional double ended rolled top bath with Victorian style mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Low level WC. Ceramic sink. Obscure window to rear aspect. Tiled floor. Radiator. Half panelled wall. Built-in storage. Heated electric mat. Inset ceiling spotlights. 

Bedroom 2: 11'9 X 11'3 (3.59m X 3.44m)

Window to front aspect. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. 

Bedroom 3: 10'6 X 9'9 (3.20m X 2.97m)

Window to side aspect. Radiator. 

Bedroom 4: 10'6 X 7'3 (3.20m X 2.22m)

Window to side aspect. Built-in  wardrobe. Radiator. 

Family bathroom : 8'11 X 5'6 (2.71m X 1.67m)

Obscure window to side aspect. Walk-in double shower cubicle with inset controls 'Aqualisa shower' and hand held shower attachment. Tiled walls in shower. Ceramic vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under. Further built-in storage. WC with concealed cistern. Access to loft space. Bamboo flooring. Inset ceiling spotlights. 

Outside:

Rear & Side Garden:

Externally the property has an amazing wrap-around garden mostly lawned with shingle path. The borders have a variety of mature trees, bushes and flowers. Wood shed. Hit and Miss fencing and further panelled fencing surrounds the property. Oil tank. Side door leads into the garage. 

Front Garden & Driveway: 30'1 X 16'6 (9.18m X 5.03m)

Mostly gravelled with mature hedging.  

Garage: 16'7 X 16.0 (5.06m X 4.88m)

Double width garage with light, power and plenty of eaves storage. 

Weston

This picturesque village is popular with ramblers, horse riders and cyclists and is situated within North Hertfordshire located 4 miles north of Stevenage and 2.5 miles south of Baldock. There is easy access to the A505, A507 and A1(M) making it a super destination for commuters looking for a peaceful retreat at the end of a hard day in the office. Within the village there is a highly regarded C of E Primary School that feeds into Knights Templar, a general village store with post office, two village pubs and a village hall that hosts many local events.  Grainworks at Lannock Farm hosts a brewery and new bakery and coffee shop. Holy Trinity Church is the parish church which hosts classical musical concerts throughout the year.  A truly lovely place to live and work.

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