Step inside:

This character property is situated on a most enviable plot – spread over approximately 0.33 acres, in a quiet residential location on the edge of Hitchin. Built in 1938, this family home is of a unique design in the style of Arts & Crafts. Upon entry, you are instantaneously greeted by the conveniently situated hall, which leads its’ viewers to the downstairs space. Refitted in 2021, the dine-in kitchen is in excess of 22ft. Finished to the highest of specifications with natural tiled flooring, fitted with solid oak worktops, a Butler’s sink, and built-in appliances including a dishwasher, microwave, dual fridge/freezer, and a Rangemaster cooker featuring five hob rings and an extractor above. The kitchen also provides a feature stable door providing access to the garden. An adjacent utility room offers hand-painted wall and base units, a Butler’s sink, a ceiling mounted vintage dryer and an enclosed gas fired boiler with Megaflow system. There are four reception spaces within the home, offering exceptional entertaining space for friends and family alike. The dining room can be accessed via both the hall and the kitchen, and includes engineered oak wood flooring, a period cast iron fireplace and dual-aspect windows, flooding the space with natural light from two windows to the front and one to the side of the property. The dual aspect sitting room contains an original inglenook brick fireplace and links to the family room with natural solid wood flooring throughout, offering versatile living space for its’ owners. Leading on from the family room is the study, designed for working from home and view to the rear garden. A downstairs cloakroom with natural tiled flooring, W.C and hand basin completes the downstairs space. On the first floor, there are five double bedrooms – including an extensive master suite with vaulted ceiling and a four-piece ensuite. Furthermore, off the landing is a three-piece shower room including a hand basin, W.C and shower unit. In addition, is the family bathroom with naturally tiled floor which features a shower unit, W.C, hand basin and bathtub which concludes the internal floorplan.

About the area:

Situated in the north of Hertfordshire, Hitchin combines the best elements of town and country living. As a prominent historic market town Hitchin offers a multitude of well-established and new independent businesses as well as a wide selection of activities including the swimming pool, The Queen Mother theatre and Hitchin Lavender Fields. Hitchin train station offers a regular service to King’s Cross. There are also rail services to Cambridge and the North via Peterborough. By road, Hitchin is just off the A1 Junctions 8 and approximately 30 minutes from Junction 23 of the M25. The M1 North can be accessed via the A505 and Luton Airport is only around 15 minutes away. Hitchin has a selection of highly acclaimed schools with the separate boys’ and girls’ school both achieving ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED reports.

Step outside:

The external space is very impressive, situated on approximately 0.33 acres this stunning family home with landscaped garden and outside entertaining space. This home is accessed via a feature gravelled carriage driveway which could provide parking for up to several vehicles. External access to the garage is to the left of the property, in addition to a gated walkway which provides access to the rear garden – perfect for after a muddy walk! The stunning rear garden can be easily accessed via the kitchen, family room and the garage. Laid to lawn, this ideal garden contains a mixture of mature fruit trees and well stocked perennial borders with ornamental trees and shrubs. A Cotswold stone paved patio area spans the length and side of the plot, and features a semi-circular pergola ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining guests, friends and family in the warmer months.