Ridge Road, Letchworth Garden City

• Attractive Grade II Listed early Garden City Property • Central Location • Beautifully finished • Superb Home Office• Off road parking for two Vehicles • Lots of Character

The Property - This charming end of terrace house forms part of he Grade II listed Bird's Farm Estate, which was designed in 1906 by Parker and Unwin, the lead architects of the Garden City project and is one of the finest exemplars of the movements style and ethos. This delightful family home has been exceptionally well updated and improved, whilst fully retaining its original charm and character.

The centrepiece is the semi open-plan dining room and kitchen which is complemented by a separate sitting room and laundry/cloakroom. Both reception rooms retain their original fireplaces. The first floor provides three double bedrooms and a well-appointed shower room. The house benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows and gas fired central heating.

The Outside - The cottage is set well back from and elevated above the road in a plot measuring approximately 87' by 51' (26.58m x 15.57m) overall. The front and side gardens are very attractively laid out with lawns, paved patios, herbaceous borders, rose bushes and ornamental shrubs and trees. The private rear garden is some 14'6" (4.43m) in depth and laid to lawn with herbaceous borders. Timber garden shed.

The former garage has been converted into an excellent office and store, but could be easily restored to a garage, if required. The brick paved driveway leading to the garage provides off-street parking for two cars.

The Location - Ridge Road is a much sought-after residential road of attractive cottages dating from the early days of the Garden City, close to Howard Park on the eastern side of the town centre. Set within the Letchworth Conservation Area, No 16 is less than half a mile of the town centre and the mainline railway station. Letchworth Garden City is on the Cambridge to London mainline with the fastest service to London Kings Cross taking just 29 minutes and Cambridge 27 minutes away in the other direction. Junction 9 on the A1(M) is just 1.6 miles away by car.

Designed in the early 20th Century to combine the benefits of town and country, Letchworth Garden City was the world’s first example of this concept and succeeds to this day in achieving its aim. The town provides excellent schools, shops, leisure facilities and green open spaces. Hillshott Infant School is within a quarter of a mile.

Tenure - LEASEHOLD: 990 years with 935 years remaining. Peppercorn Ground Rent.

Services - MAINS water, sewerage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Restrictive Covenants - The sellers have confirmed that they are not aware of any covenants relating to this property. As part of the conveyancing process, your solicitor will be able to clarify this point. We understand that the Land Registry has no record of any covenants.

Easements - The sellers have advised that there are easements associated with this property. The easements refer to the delivery of the various utilities. As part of the conveyancing process, your solicitor will be able to clarify this point.

The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation - To maintain the integrity of the Garden City concept and design, properties are subject to the additional planning requirements of the Heritage Foundation.

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Broadband Speed - A choice of providers with claimed download speeds of up to 10,000 Mbps.

Mobile Signal - Most providers claim up to 5G coverage, some only 4G.

Construction - Solid brick, roughcast rendered externally, under a pitched tiled roof.

Listed Property - Grade II.

Conservation Area - The property is located within the Letchworth Conservation Area.