Upper Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, SG5

Property Insight:

If you’re searching for a spacious period property in the heart of Hitchin, this semi-detached Edwardian home has plenty to offer.  With the current owners having resided here for 52 years, it’s a well-loved family home.  Set on the edge of the town centre, the property has a contemporary interior and offers elegant and spacious family living set over four floors.

Upon entering the property, the bright and modern interior provides a contrast with its period exterior.  Decorated in crisp white, the entrance hall features high-gloss marbled floor tiles in light neutral tones which continue through into the kitchen/dining room, creating continuity and a sense of space.

On your right is an elegant sitting room.  Well-proportioned and benefiting from a large bay window, this room has retained some lovely original features, including an impressive fireplace and attractive plasterwork.  The sitting room has a striking emerald-green feature wall and dark grey carpet – it’s a room which feels spacious but at the same time cosy and is the perfect space to relax and unwind after a busy day or to enjoy spending time with family and friends.  On the other side of the staircase is a versatile and spacious room which is currently being used as a snug but could suit a variety of purposes – from a playroom for young children to a large study that’s ideal for working from home.  It also provides handy access to the rear of the property.

The 24’ kitchen/dining room is at the heart of the house – the perfect space for preparing and enjoying meals with family and friends.  Featuring a monochromatic colour scheme with sleek, high-gloss white cabinetry, slimline black work surfaces and white subway tile splashbacks, it’s a stylish and contemporary setting.  Integrated appliances include a wall-mounted combination microwave oven and dishwasher and there is space for an American-style fridge-freezer.  An impressive range cooker sits underneath a sleek black wall-mounted extractor hood, and LED plinth and cabinet lighting helps you set the ambience.  There’s ample room for a table and chairs and plenty of storage space.  Contemporary, black vertical radiators and smart grey walls complete the look, and a door leads down to the large cellar.  Completing the ground floor is a rear lobby with access to a handy downstairs shower room, as well as a door to the garden.

On the first floor are three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes.  The bedroom located at the front of the house is generously sized and enjoys a lovely, large bay window which introduces plenty of light.  There is plenty of space for additional furniture.  The other two bedrooms are both well-proportioned with plush grey carpet.  The modern shower room is fully tiled with grey tiles and features a contemporary white suite.   A carpeted staircase leads up to the second floor where the loft has been converted to create a large and versatile bedroom space with under-eaves storage and an office/study.  Velux windows make the space lovely and bright and there is ample space for furniture.

Outside, the established back garden has a terrace for relaxing in the sunshine, as well as a large lawn area.  Featuring mature trees and borders, as well as a versatile outbuilding, it’s ideal if you enjoy gardening and there is plenty of space for children to play.  It’s a great setting for entertaining family and friends during the summer months.  To the front of the house is a block-paved front garden which provides an off-street parking space.

If you love period properties, this family home not only offers an impressive amount of versatile living space, it’s also just a short stroll from the Hitchin’s cosmopolitan town centre and outstanding schools.

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 town centre offers a wide selection of independent shops, 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.