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Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4

PROPERTY TYPE

Bungalow

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Large driveway and garage
  • Mature garden
  • Large living area
  • Modern kitchen/diner
  • Two spacious bedrooms with en-suites
  • Two further bedrooms/living areas
  • Modern family bathroom
  • Utility room
  • Summerhouse/home office
  • 3.6 miles, 9 mins drive to Hitchin town centre (as per Google maps)

Description

Exceptional detached single-storey property in a beautiful village. Red Roofs sits in a generous 0.28 acre plot offering flexible accommodation, parking for multiple vehicles and a mature garden.

Red Roofs was originally a two-bedroom property built in the 1950s and significantly extended in the 1990s. The current owner has greatly improved and modernised the property. There is a large modern kitchen diner with access to the garden. A beautiful lounge with a bespoke oak storage/display unit. There are two spacious bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms. A further two bedrooms which could be used for formal dining, home office, playroom or gym. In addition there is a modern family bathroom and a utility room. Externally there is a large driveway and garage to the front and a spacious mature garden to the rear. The summerhouse is well insulated and would make an ideal home office.

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in a peaceful yet well connected village setting. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Preston is a small village of approximately 200 homes ranging from new build to Grade 2 listed properties. Preston is approximately 4 miles south of Hitchin with a bus service to the town centre. The hub of the village is the community-owned Red Lion pub. There is a village hall which is used by the nursery school during the week. A primary school with a large playground. The recreation ground is home to Preston Cricket Club (founded in 1882) which welcomes new members. There is also a small church with regular services.

Nearby Hitchin is a thriving market town offering many facilities and activities including swimming pool, football team and a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as the highly regarded Girls and Boys Schools. Hitchin offers easy access to both the A1(M) and the M1 and has excellent train services via both Great Northern and Thameslink lines. A bus from the town centre serves Luton Airport.

By car Hitchin town centre is approximately 9 minutes drive from Preston and the station approximately 12 minutes (as per Google maps).


Building Safety

There are no Building Safety aspects to report


Mobile Signal

Provider dependent / average


Construction Type

Cavity brick with render/breeze block with render


Existing Planning Permission

None pending


Coalfield or Mining

None

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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About Country Properties, Hitchin

6 Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX
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We've spent more than 50 years as estate agents in Hitchin - and most of the team lives here too. It's safe to say we know this area inside out, including the best transport links, the finest dog walks, the up and coming postcodes and even the best cup of coffee.

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