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Church Lane, Preston, Hitchin

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Immaculately maintained detached family home
  • Idyllic countryside location with beautiful views
  • Spacious reception room with doors opening onto the garden
  • Carefully extended and redesigned for modern living
  • Spacious driveway with integral double garage
  • Well-proportioned bedrooms, with principal bedroom featuring en-suite & fitted wardrobes
  • Generous, well-maintained garden complete with patio seating
  • Within catchment for local well-regarded schools
  • 3.7 miles to Hitchin Train Station (via Google Maps)
  • Close proximity to local amenities including local village pub

Description

Morning breaks quietly along Church Lane in Preston, where this detached family home has sat at the centre of 25 years of family life. It is a house that has seen everything—children growing up, busy mornings coming and going, long summers in the garden, and the steady rhythm of a home that has been genuinely loved and carefully shaped over decades.

From the very beginning, this has been a home that adapted as life changed. As the children grew, so too did the house; extended and reconfigured in stages, always thoughtfully, always with intention. Nothing about it feels rushed; instead, it carries a sense of quiet evolution, each space adjusted to better suit the life unfolding within it.

At its heart are the reception rooms, generous, flexible spaces that have shaped everyday family life. The sitting room sits centrally, with doors opening directly onto the garden, often left open in warmer months so life could flow easily between inside and out. To the rear, a study/playroom is set behind glass doors, filling the space with natural light and offering a quiet corner for work or retreat while still feeling connected to the home.

The kitchen forms a natural hub, with a skylight drawing in light and a breakfast bar that has long been the informal meeting point of the house. A separate utility room keeps daily life neatly tucked away, while the separate dining room has provided the perfect setting for hosting and family occasions.

Upstairs, the sense of space continues. Well-proportioned bedrooms have provided comfort at every stage of family life, with the principal bedroom forming a calm retreat, complete with en-suite and fitted wardrobes. A Juliet balcony looks out over the garden and open countryside beyond, a place the owners would often open on summer mornings, listening to the quiet sounds of wildlife and the day gently beginning. An additional study completes the first floor, overlooking the garden, offering a peaceful and light-filled space for work or reflection.

Outside, the south-facing garden has become something of a sanctuary. Carefully maintained and lovingly tended over time, it has matured into a peaceful, green setting filled with birdsong and seasonal colour. Two pheasants are regular visitors, often seen wandering through as though they belong to the place itself, an enduring reminder of the countryside that surrounds it.

To the front, a generous driveway and double garage provide ease and practicality, quietly supporting the rhythm of daily life without fuss.

Beyond the house, countryside walks begin almost immediately—open fields, winding paths, and long views that have framed daily routines for years. Despite its rural feel, the home remains well connected, with Hitchin station within easy reach, alongside local amenities, well-regarded schools, and a traditional village pub that anchors the community.

This is a home defined not by a moment, but by time—carefully maintained, quietly improved, and deeply loved.

FLOORPLAN AND BROCHURE DISCLAIMER
All measurements are approximate all images are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on or form any part of a legal contract. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.

VIEWING INFORMATION
By appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
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.
Front garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Church Lane, Preston, Hitchin

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Monthly repayments£6,519
Property: £ 1,300,000
Deposit: £ 130,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Putterills, Hitchin

60 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1DB
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