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Purwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

1,927 sq ft

179 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • CHAIN FREE
  • GRADE II LISTED
  • HUGE POTENTIAL
  • ANNEXE
  • INGLENOOK FIREPLACE
  • PRIVATE ROAD

Description

Frestons are delighted to present this charming, five-bedroom 16th Century detached cottage, nestled in a scenic location opposite fields. Huge potential for the discerning buyer.

Ideally situated in Hitchin, the property is just a 5 minute drive from Hitchin Station, offering swift connections to London Kings Cross (28 minutes), Cambridge (33 minutes), and Peterborough (38 minutes). Hitchin is a great town for commuters working in either London or Cambridge. Voted one of the best places to live in Hertfordshire, Hitchin offers boutique shops and cafes against a backdrop of historic architecture.

The location is enriched by proximity to excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, and leisure facilities, with top-tier educational institutions nearby, including Hitchin Girls' and Boys' Schools, St Christopher's Independent School, and St Francis' College.

Spanning approximately 2,000 square feet, the cottage features four double bedrooms (one en-suite), plus family bathroom, a spacious sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, large kitchen with adjoining dining room and study. The property is complemented by a secluded cottage style garden and two private parking spaces. Please note there is restricted head height in one bedroom & upstairs corridor.

A standout feature is the separate downstairs annexe, complete with living area, kitchen-diner, shower room and additional cloakroom offering excellent rental potential for additional income or guest accommodation.

To get from Hitchin to either Cambridge railway station, London King's Cross or St Pancras, the journey takes between 30 and 40 minutes.

Tenure: Freehold

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