Slip Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3

*** Viewings by appointment only: Open Days Saturday 24th & 31st May ***

This enchanting, character semi-detached residence was constructed in the 1920’s and sits in an enviable semi-rural location within a generous plot of approximately 0.26 of an acre and with open views across farmland to the front and rear.

The house boasts an abundance of character features, and has been sympathetically extended by the present owners. The accommodation now comprises pretty entrance vestibule, secondary entrance porch with cloakroom, lounge with original wood panelling to the walls and a brick built fireplace with log burner, family room also with log burner, country kitchen dining room with a bright conservatory/ sitting area adjacent. To the first floor the central landing has access to all 4 bedrooms, the main with en-suite bathroom, and a family shower room (scope for a bath if so desired). The loft space has plenty of head-height and is suitable for conversion, subject to usual planning consents (indeed, the adjoining and once identical property has a loft conversion providing a room of 18'9 x 14'4). Outside There is a timber double garage, to the rear of which is a shaded covered area with steps leading up to a sun deck from which to take in the view, and a versatile room over the garage that is currently in use as an office space.

The gardens are exquisite with a multitude of Box topiary providing form and all-year-round colour. The Westerly facing rear garden has a patio area, lawn, hedge boundaries and mature trees. To the front of the house there lawns, flower beds with cottage style planting, and more beautiful box topiary. A deep gravel driveway provides ample parking space for several cars and leads to the detached garage.
Energy rating: D

The historic location of Old Knebworth has some wonderful bordering countryside, stunning scenery and beautiful walks via Knebworth Park with its stately home (inhabited by Lord Cobbold and his family since 1492), gardens and family parkland. Since 1974 Knebworth has been famously associated with numerous major open-air rock and pop concerts which have been held in the grounds of Knebworth House. The Lytton Arms public house, is just a short stroll away and has an extensive food menu.

Closeby Knebworth village provides a High Street with shops for daily needs. There is a chemist, post office, doctors' surgery, two dentists, Co-op general store, Indian restaurant, Chinese take away, two cafés, wine merchants & a well-regarded junior/mixed infant school. The mainline railway station with frequent service allows access to London Kings Cross in around 25 /35 minutes. There is a Golf club & a great recreation ground with tennis courts, bowling green and toddlers play area. The village is well placed for access to neighbouring towns and commuter links, with the following distances for guidance only: Stanstead airport 28 miles - Luton airport 13 miles - Heathrow airport 39 miles - A1(m) 3.6 miles - Hertford 8.5 miles - St Albans 13 miles - M25 Jct23 14 miles.