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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
6 bath
EPC rating: C*
3,003 sq ft / 279 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Basic 24Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
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Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Exceptional five bedroom detached residence of considerable style and distinction, occupying one-third acre plot over two floors
  • Improved and remodelled
  • Five en-suite shower rooms
  • Indoor swimming pool/office complex including a heated pool
  • Impressive Cinema Room
  • Kitchen/Dining/Family Room
  • Utility Room + Play Room
  • Ample parking area
  • Remote controlled security gates
*ANOTHER PROPERTY SOLD BY PUTTERILLS*

An exceptional detached Village residence of considerable style and distinction offering a most versatile arrangement of beautifully presented accommodation over two floors complemented by an impressive indoor swimming pool/office complex including a heated pool, resistance swim jet, sauna, gym and fully functional office space above, ideal for home working and business operations. Little Orchard is located in the highly regarded village of Todds Green conveniently situated on the outskirts of Stevenage, close to the popular market town of Hitchin and within easy reach of the abundance of local amenities and quality schooling. The property has been significantly improved and remodelled by the current owners with highlights of the accommodation including a visually impressive Cinema Room complete with starlight ceiling, reclaimed cinema seating, projector, screen and air-conditioning. A fantastic open-plan fully integrated kitchen/dining/family room with banks of bi-folding doors overlooking the rear garden whilst to the first floor the master bedroom suite combines a vaulted ceiling and french doors with a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden with views to distant countryside with a spacious dressing room and opulent en-suite shower room.

In full, the accommodation comprises an impressive welcoming grand reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, comfortable sitting room with feature Inglenook fireplace and multi-fuel burning stove, kitchen/dining/family room, play room, utility room, ground floor fourth bedroom with en-suite shower room, ground floor fifth bedroom with an en-suite shower room, wide first floor landing leading to three further bedrooms with an en-suite shower room and dressing room to the master bedroom and further en-suite shower room to the second bedroom and a Jack and Jill bathroom with a feature freestanding bath. Little Orchard sits centrally on a commanding private plot in excess of a third of an acre, enclosed at the front by attractive brick retaining walls with electric remote controlled security gates opening to a wide shingled parking area and substantial front garden. The rear garden combines raised limestone entertaining terracing with a level lawn and wooden pergola. Further features include CAT5 cabling throughout the property, CCTV PIR cameras, individual digital room thermostats, an integrated bluetooth Sonos music system and Sky television.

Rooms

LOCATION
Stevenage comprises of both the New and Old Towns. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants and public houses. The New Town provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, Fairlands Valley Park and lakes, the Leisure Park with its restaurants, bars and night club, bowling alley and 16-screen Cineworld complex. Stevenage mainline railway station offers a fast and frequent rail service into London Kings Cross (23 mins) and the St Pancras International rail link to Europe. Both Luton and Stansted Airports are approximately 20 miles away.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Oak double entrance doors with double glazed side windows opening to:

GRAND RECEPTION HALLWAY 8.05m x 3.02m
A fantastic introduction to this bespoke family home, a wide welcoming reception hallway featuring oak flooring complemented by an oak staircase rising to the first floor, wi-fi enabled house alarm, radiator, glazed oak double doors to both the sitting room and the kitchen/family room with further oak doors to:

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM / WC
Fitted with a low level wc with push button flush, wall mounted hand wash basin with vanity cupboard below, tiled splashbacks and flooring, radiator, downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed window to the front elevation.

SITTING ROOM 5.66m x 4.47m
A most comfortable room featuring a double glazed square bay window to the front elevation with two radiators, an impressive Inglenook brick built fireplace with oak bessemer and surround with an inset multi-fuel wood burning stove set to a slate hearth, downlighters and wall lights.

PLAY ROOM 4.65m x 2.92m
Feature double glazed doors opening to the side garden, radiator and downlighters.

KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM 7.72m x 6.58m
A fantastic open-plan space ideal for modern family living combining a sleek bespoke fitted kitchen with both seating and dining areas. The kitchen area defined by a comprehensive range of contrasting dove grey and wooden grain effect base and eye level units and deep pan drawers with further full height pantry cupboards finished with Blanco quartz square edged work surfaces with an inset black acrylic double drainer sink unit and a Quooker hot water tap, work surfaces extend to a peninsular breakfast bar with an inset induction hob with ceiling extractor fan above. A further range of integrated appliances include twin Siemens digital double ovens, coffee machine, steam oven, combination microwave, three warming drawers, full height integrated fridge with a further split fridge/freezer and full height stainless steel wine cooler. Under unit, pelmet and downlighters with the addition of concealed remote control colour changing mood lighting, Grey natural stone floor (truncated)

UTILITY/ BOOT ROOM 2.62m x 2.09m
Continuation of grey natural stone floor tiles, further base and eye level units with an inset white ceramic sink unit with a separate still and sparkling water tap and double glazed door and window opening to the rear garden.

CINEMA ROOM 6.03m x 3.17m
Presenting a fully immersive cinema experience with floor to ceiling suedette sound insulating panels with recessed speakers and colour change remote control mood lighting with a starlight ceiling, black flat panelled radiators, further downlighters, full height cinema screen and projector with original reclaimed 1930's cinema seating. Air-conditioning unit.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM FOUR
6.50m into recess x 3.28m - An ideal double guest bedroom situated on the ground floor with downlighters, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation with a door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.34m x 1.78m
Comprising a corner shower cubicle, low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic floor tiles, downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed window to the front elevation.

INNER HALLWAY
Oak flooring, meter cupboard, cupboard with CAT5 cabling with Sonos bluetooth media system and Sky installation, further wardrobe/storage cupboard.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM FIVE 3.26m x 2.67m
Measurements excluding built-in wardrobe, radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation. Door to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
5.06 into recess x 4.17 - Downlighters, radiator, wi-fi enabled central heating thermostat with individual room controls and double glazed Velux window to the rear elevation with remote control black-out blinds, downlighters and radiator. Oak doors to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.4m x 0.87m
Fitted with walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below, chrome heated towel rail, tiled surrounds, tiled flooring, downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
A further highlight of the property is the spacious master bedroom suite incorporating a generous dressing room, bedroom area, Juliet balcony and en-suite shower room.

DRESSING ROOM 5m x 2.4m
Measurements include a range of built-in wardrobes, radiator and downlighters. Dressing table recess with double glazed window to the rear elevation. Oak door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.26m x 1.58m
Measurements exclude the shower recess. Fitted with twin hand wash basins with chrome mixer taps and vanity drawers below, double width walk-in shower with Mode digital remote rain shower, low level wc with push button flush, porcelain wall and floor tiles, motion-sensor illuminated vanity mirrors, double glazed Velux window to the side elevation with remote control black-out blinds, chrome heated towel radiator, downlighters, extractor fan.

BEDROOM AREA 4.7m x 4.14m
Air-conditioning unit, part-vaulted ceiling with downlighters, double glazed french doors with full height side windows opening to a Juliet balcony with views over the garden and distant countryside beyond. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 3.94m x 3.28m
A further comfortable double room with a double glazed Velux windows to the rear elevations with remote control black-out blinds, further double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator and doors to:

WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM 1.88m x 1.8m
With built-in storage.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.28m x 1.75m
Corner shower cubicle with remote digital shower, vanity hand wash basin with grey vanity cupboard below and a low level wc with push button flush, porcelain tiled splashbacks and flooring, chrome heated towel rail, downlighters, double glazed Velux window to the side elevation with remote black-out blind.

BEDROOM THREE 4.62m x 4.14m
A most spacious room with double glazed window to the front elevation with double glazed Velux window to the side elevation with fitted remote black-out blind. Eaves storage cupboard, downlighters and door to:

FAMILY BATHROOM 3.15m x 2.1m
Serving as a Jack and Jill bathroom with a second door opening to the landing, featuring a freestanding double-ended bath with a floor mounted chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level wc with push button flush, wall mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap, porcelain tiled splashbacks and flooring, chrome heated towel rail, downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed window to the side elevation.

OUTSIDE

SWIMMING POOL / OFFICE COMPLEX
A fantastic detached swimming pool/office complex situated adjacent to the rear garden incorporating a utility room, indoor swimming pool with a gym, sauna, shower room, utility room, garden storage room, downstairs wc and a fully functioning office occupying the whole of the first floor of the building.

LAUNDRY ROOM 3.4m x 1.83m
Housing a gas fired tumble dryer, an American style washing machine, sink unit to a base unit with cupboard housing gas fired boiler serving the swimming pool/office complex and pressurised water system.

SWIMMING POOL 11.25m x 6.48m
Fully heated covered pool with lights and steps to the shallow end with a fitted swim jet, travertine tiled surround with concealed lighting and downlighters with illuminated display recess. Banks of bi-folding doors opening directly to the rear garden, humidifier unit, two radiators with bespoke covers, sauna and drinks fridge. Sliding double glazed patio doors opening to the gym.

GYM 7m x 3.8m
A bank of bi-folding doors opening to the front elevation with wall mounted air-conditioning unit and strip lighting.

REAR LOBBY 3.1m x 2.36m
Continuation of ceramic floor tiles, staircase rising to the first floor office. Kitchenette with base units, further sink unit, radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation. Doors to:

SHOWER ROOM 3.2m x 1.75m
Fitted with a pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc with push button plush and a walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower, continuation of travertine floor tiles, radiator, downlighters and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

WC
Fitted with a low level wc, hand wash basin, extractor fan, continuation of ceramic floor tiles and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

GARDEN STORAGE 7.67m x 2.34m
Ideal garden storage space with power and light and double glazed door opening to the side of the building.

SELF-CONTAINED OFFICE
11.59 x 4.93m - Occupying the whole of the first floor providing ideal office accommodation with two walk-in eaves storage cupboards with useful loft storage, downlighters, three radiators, wi-fi connection.

GROUNDS
Little Orchard sits centrally on a well maintained plot in excess of a third of an acre approached by electric remote control gates with attractive curved boundary walls with a shingled driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. The front garden laid predominantly to lawn with mature red robin trees and gated access to the side and rear garden.

REAR GARDEN
An ideal entertaining garden with raised limestone terracing to the perimeter of the property with steps leading down to a level lawn with wooden pergola beyond and garden shed to one corner, enclosed by wooden panelled fencing and mature shrubbery enjoying a sunny private aspect. The garden area extends to the side of the property with gated access to the front.

POOL HOUSE
Situated to the rear of the swimming pool/office complex housing the gas fired pool boiler, pump and associated controls.

TENURE. COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD. The North Hertfordshire Council Tax Band is F. The EPC Rating is C.

VIEWING INFORMATION
Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

DISCLAIMER
Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection. 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. FIXTURES & FITTINGS: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

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