Luffenhall, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2

An exceptional refurbishment of a Grade II listed period house

Description

Whitehall has undergone a comprehensive and meticulous refurbishment from top to bottom, sensitively preserving its extensive period features while incorporating a level of modern infrastructure rarely found in homes of this age. Alongside a beautifully appointed new kitchen and high quality bathrooms, the property benefits from a complete electrical overhaul, featuring a wireless lighting system operable via phone or tablet. A newly installed heating system provides underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and bathrooms, complemented by elegant column radiators on the first floor. Security provisions are impressive, including Hikvision CCTV and a Yale intruder alarm, while connectivity has also been prioritised, with Starlink Wi-Fi and hardwired internet ports available throughout the house. Where possible original windows have been retained, but heritage style double glazed units are fitted to the majority of rooms. The refurbishment has just been finished and the house has not yet been occupied, with all appliances unused.

The property is entered through a boot room with fitted benches and coat hooks. This leads through to an impressive beamed family room with inglenook fireplace, herringbone flooring and steps up to a seating area and in turn a stylish shower room. The sitting room is another impressive dual aspect room with inglenook fireplace, herringbone flooring and double doors that open onto a west facing loggia. There is a part panelled dining room, again with a continuation of the herringbone flooring and a lobby with further door to garden. The kitchen is stunning, beautifully fitted with classic Shaker style cabinets in contrasting blue and grey with central island.
The fitments are top quality with Miele appliances including full height fridge and freezer, ceramic hob with down draft extractor, electric oven, coffee maker and two warming drawers, dishwasher and drinks fridge. There are two sinks with Perrin and Rowe taps, as well as a boiling water tap and a pot tap over the hob. An electric Aga range adds character and warmth. There is a utility room with further sink and fridge freezer and water softener.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms and three bath or shower rooms. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a wonderful en suite bathroom with polished claw foot slipper bath and wet shower cubicle. The remaining bedrooms are all doubles and have a variety of lovely period features including fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. The two remaining shower rooms both have stylish but classic fitments.

Extensive lawns surround the house and patio and overall the the property enjoys a plot of about 1.13 acres that includes a paddock with new stable block and tack room to the rear with power light and water. There is driveway parking to the front and side of the property and the drive sweeps past and leads to a detached tandem garage with a store/workshop behind leading up to the stables, for horse box access. There is a further storage cupboard and a plant room housing the new oil fired boiler. The house also has an additional section of land located across the lane, marked in red on our site plan.

Location

Luffenhall is a charming rural hamlet comprising only a small cluster of properties, positioned to the west of both Hitchin and Stevenage. Surrounded by open countryside, it offers an idyllic setting while remaining conveniently placed just 5 miles from Stevenage town centre and 9 miles from Hitchin.

The area benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the A1(M) at Junction 8, approximately 6.7 miles away. Stevenage, the nearest major town, provides an extensive range of shopping, leisure and commercial facilities. The town’s mainline railway station offers fast and frequent services to London King’s Cross, with journey times from around 25 minutes.

Education provision in Stevenage is strong, with over 20 primary schools and seven secondary schools, including specialist institutions focused on ICT, engineering, sport and the arts.

Square Footage: 3,794 sq ft


Acreage: 1.13 Acres