Stockens Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3

A beautifully presented and characterful sem-detached village residence extending to approximately 1839 sq ft, complemented by a garage, contemporary garden office and generous mature rear garden.

Occupying an attractive position within the highly regarded conservation area of Knebworth, and within easy reach of the mainline station, this charming family home offers versatile and well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has been sympathetically and tastefully improved, and combines period character with modern family living.

The ground floor is centred around a spacious dual aspect lounge measuring over 19ft in length, featuring an attractive fireplace with log burner, and French doors opening onto the rear garden. The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with an extensive range of cabinetry and incorporating a central island, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate laundry room provides practical utility space, whilst a useful snug/family room, welcoming entrance hall and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor are four bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom served by a contemporary shower room. Three further bedrooms are complemented by a well-appointed family bathroom. The fourth bedroom has steps down to an additional space that has restricted head height and is currently in use as a cosy play area.

Externally, the property enjoys a delightful and established westerly facing rear garden with extensive lawns, mature planting including a wonderful old apple tree, and a high degree of privacy. A contemporary detached garden office offers an excellent work-from-home environment, hobby room or studio. There is a wide patio for al-fresco dining. To the front a garage and gravel driveway provide ample parking space.

Council tax band: E Energy rating: E

Knebworth is well placed for the neighbouring towns and has a bustling High Street with shops that cater for daily needs. These include: a chemist, post office, doctors’ surgery, two dentists, Co-op general store, Indian restaurant, Chinese take away, two cafés, wine merchants, independent butcher & a well-regarded junior/mixed infant school. There are C of E & RC churches, Golf club & recreation ground with tennis courts & bowling green.

The following distances are for guidance only: Stanstead airport 28 miles – Luton airport 13 miles – Heathrow airport 39 miles - Welwyn Gdn City 6 miles – A1(m) 3.6 miles – Hertford 8.5 miles – St Albans 13 miles – M25 Jct 23 14 miles.

As with many local villages, the current local plan includes areas of proposed development. For further details visit the North Herts District Council website.