Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5

Property insight:

It’s rare that one of Hitchin’s most significantly historic properties comes to market, which makes the opportunity to own this beautiful Georgian townhouse even more exciting.  Located in the absolute heart of the town, this spacious property is set in the wonderful setting of Tilehouse Street amidst other period properties.

Set over four floors, the house has an attractive brick façade and sash windows which were common to more prestigious, late-18th century properties.  As you enter the property and step inside the entrance hall, it feels bright and calming thanks to the clean and minimalist décor.  Wooden flooring runs through the hallway and downstairs dining room, in keeping with the period features.  The dining room is located to the front of the property and has a wonderful feature fireplace as well as handy, built-in storage cupboard.  There’s plenty of room for a large dining table and chairs, providing a fantastic space for enjoying family meals, informal suppers with friends or hosting special occasions.

To the rear of the house is the kitchen/breakfast room – a light-flooded room with a modern-traditional style.  It features white Shaker-style cabinetry with granite worktops, contrasting stone-effect floor tiles and a breakfast bar.  A butler’s sink overlooks the courtyard garden and there is space for a range cooker, washing machine and fridge-freezer.  It’s a practical and bright kitchen with plenty of storage.  (Of course, if you don’t fancy cooking, you can take advantage of the many restaurants and takeaways located on your doorstep!)  The ground floor also provides access to the garden via a glazed door, which introduces plenty of natural light and is practical for hosting barbecues during the summer months.  Another door leads down to the cellar which provides a useful space for storage and a utility.

Carpeted stairs lead up to the second floor, where you’ll find a spacious sitting room, double bedroom and shower room.  The sitting room is bright and inviting, with plenty of space for comfy sofas and a wonderful feature fireplace.  It’s easy to imagine yourself cosying up in front of the fire on a winter’s evening and it’s a great space to enjoy spending time with family and friends.  The bedroom on this floor is a spacious double with built-in wardrobes - a lovely light-filled and airy room.  The shower room is contemporary in style and features a corner shower, white bathroom suite, grey floor tiles and white wall tiles.

Two further double bedrooms are located on the second floor.  Built into the eaves, both bedrooms are spacious and airy, with the smaller room benefiting from built-in storage.  The family bathroom has a similar design scheme to the shower room and features a white bathroom suite, including a full-size bath with shower over.

Outside, the annexe is accessed via the courtyard garden and provides additional, flexible living space – it’s ideal if you have a family member who prefers to have their own living space within the household.  The annexe comprises two floors, with a living space and modern shower room downstairs and a large double bedroom upstairs.  Bespoke, understairs cabinetry makes the most of the space and provides ample storage.   

The courtyard garden could benefit from a little attention but has great potential to be transformed into a secluded haven for enjoying the outdoors - perfect for entertaining friends or simply relaxing and winding down after work.  

This property is offered with no onward chain and presents an exciting opportunity to own your own piece of Hitchin’s history - with everything the town has to offer literally on your doorstep.  Make sure you book a viewing before it’s too late.

Location:

Hitchin continues to be one of Hertfordshire’s most desirable towns.  With excellent transport links (fast trains to London Kings Cross take just 28 minutes and Cambridge just 33 minutes), Hitchin often features as one of the best places to live in the UK.  The cosmopolitan town centre offers a wide selection of independent boutiques, pubs and restaurants, as well as a market, and has a thriving local community.  Hitchin also benefits from several schools which are rated outstanding, including the historic and renowned Hitchin Girls’ and Hitchin Boys’ schools.

These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances. All measurements are approximate.