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6 bedroom detached house for sale
Preston Road, Gosmore, Hitchin
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Detached house
6 bed
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EPC rating: E*
3,003 sq ft / 279 sq m
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Property description & features
- Substantial detached family home
- Rural outskirts of Gosmore
- 1 acre plot
- Accommodation over 3 floors
- Six bedrooms
- EPC - E
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial 6 bedroom detached family home set on a 1 acre private plot on the rural outskirts of Gosmore just a short drive from Hitchins historic town centre.
The subject of considerable improvement and extension by the current vendors the property dates from the 1930's with high ceilings and period features blending seamlessly with the stylish, high quality more modern additions to create an elegant home with a charming ambience. The house sits well back from the road ensuring a high degree of privacy and seclusion in both the house and the superb grounds. The semi rural back drop over fields and rolling Hertfordshire countryside is beautiful, a simply wonderful setting for this stunning home.
The accommodation and layout is ideally suited to a growing family and as a base for large scale entertaining. The farmhouse style large kitchen breakfast room is at the heart of the house with a mix of four formal and cosy reception rooms ensuring there is plenty of space for all the family.
The accommodation on the first and second floors is spacious and flexible dependent on individual needs and family arrangements. It extends to six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a further loft room.
Internal viewing is very highly recommended to appreciate the location, delightful plot and fabulous overall feel of this semi rural yet convenient gem.
The Accommodation Comprises -
On The Ground Floor - Entrance door opening to:-
Entrance Hall - 4.14m x 1.50m overall (13'7" x 4'11" overall) - Exposed wood flooring. Two wall light points. Recessed spotlights. Radiator with decorative cover. Built-in storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor. Doors to Sitting Room, Dining Room and Kitchen.
Sitting Room - 7.87m x 3.84m max (25'10" x 12'7" max) - Plus double glazed bay window to front with windowseat. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. Three wall light points. Brick fireplace with brick hearth and grate. Double glazed French doors with matching side windows to side patio and garden.
Dining Room - 3.81m x 3.76m (12'6" x 12'4") - Radiator. Coved ceiling. Wall light point. Double glazed window to front. Door to Kitchen.
Kitchen - 4.80m x 3.07m overall (15'9" x 10'1" overall) - A stunning handmade completely bespoke kitchen fitted with a range of floorstanding and wall mounted storage units with drawers, plate rack, deep pan drawers and pull out bin storage. Matching island unit with storage units and basket storage. Granite worksurfaces. 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated NEFF double oven and grill (not tested). Integrated four burner hob (not tested). Aga with two ovens two hotplates (not tested). Understairs recess with open shelving and space for an upright fridge freezer. Mirrored splashbacks. Exposed wood floor. Recessed spotlights. Doors to Study and Dining Room. Step down to:-
Dining/Family Area - 6.78m x 3.68m average (22'3" x 12'1" average) - Matching dresser style unit with granite worksurface. Two radiators set in decorative covers. Exposed wood floor. Vaulted ceiling with two rooflights. Recessed spotlights. Two double glazed windows to rear. Two sets of double glazed French doors with matching side windows to side and rear. Door to Utility Room.
Study - 4.17m x 2.57m (13'8" x 8'5") - Plus a range of built-in storage cupboards. Radiator. Recessed spotlights. Double glazed window to front.
Utility Room/ Boot Room - 3.68m x 2.41m overall (12'1" x 7'11" overall) - Fitted with a range of hand made, bespoke floorstanding units with open shelving above. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Tiled splashback. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Two wall mounted Boulter Buderus oil fired boilers (not tested). Full height storage cupboard and further open shelving. Coat hooks. Radiator. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Vaulted ceiling with rooflight. Recessed spotlights. Latched door to Cloakroom and part glazed door to Family Room. Part glazed door to rear.
Cloakroom - 2.59m x 1.07m (8'6" x 3'6") - Fitted with a white suite comprising pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback and low level W.C. Radiator. Shelved recess. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.
Family Room - 4.90m x 3.68m (16'1" x 12'1") - Radiator. Electric storage heater. Double glazed windows to both sides. Double glazed French doors with matching side windows to rear. Door to Garage.
On The First Floor -
Landing - Airing cupboard. Two radiators in decorative covers. Turning staircase to Second Floor with small built-in storage cupboard. Recessed spotlights. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Doors to Bedrooms, Shower Room and both Bathrooms.
Bedroom One - 5.03m x 3.86m (16'6" x 12'8") - Measurements include a range of built-in wardrobes. Two Radiator. Coved ceiling. Double glazed window to side. Double glazed French doors with matching side windows to Balcony.
Balcony - With railing and views to the front.
Bedroom Two - 5.44m x 3.23m (17'10" x 10'7") - Radiator. Washbasin set in vanity unit. Double glazed windows to front and side.
Bedroom Three - 4.93m x 3.71m (16'2" x 12'2") - Radiator. Built-in wardrobe and low level bookshelving. Double glazed windows to both sides.
Bedroom Four - 3.81m x 3.78m (12'6" x 12'5") - Radiator. Built-in wardrobe. Double glazed window to front.
Bedroom Five - 2.79m x 2.57m (9'2" x 8'5") - Radiator. Double glazed window to front.
Shower Room - 2.03m x 1.91m (6'8" x 6'3") - Fitted with a white suite comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback and low level W.C. Vinyl flooring. Recessed spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Bathroom (1) - 2.67m x 1.91m max (8'9" x 6'3" max) - Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal washbasin and low level W.C. Part panelled walls. Recessed spotlights. Heated chrome towel radiator. Large cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested) and linen shelving.
Bathroom (2) - 3.18m x 2.01m (10'5" x 6'7") - Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal washbasin and low level W.C. Fully tiled walls. Shaver socket. Mirror with light. Double glazed window to side.
On The Second Floor -
Landing - Double glazed window to rear. Doors to Loft Room and Guest Bedroom Suite.
Guest Bedroom - 5.28m x 4.24m (17'4" x 13'11") - Radiator. Vaulted ceiling. Double glazed window to rear. Door to En-Suite.
En-Suite - 3.76m x 2.95m average (12'4" x 9'8" average) - Currently unfitted.
Loft - 6.27m x 5.03m average (20'7" x 16'6" average) - Large walk-in loft space suitable for conversion to further living accommodation (subject to the relevant consents and permissions being obtained). Fully boarded. Power and light connected.
Outside -
Gardens - The gardens surround the property and are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrub beds, extending to 1 acre with views over surrounding countryside on all sides. Patio areas adjoining the side and rear of the house. Established trees and hedge screening to boundaries. Vegetable garden. Outside lighting. Outside tap. Brick store with oil storage tank (not tested).
Brick Built Workshop - 4.67m x 3.43m (15'4" x 11'3") - Power and light connected. Two windows to front.
Wooden Storage Shed - 5.23m x 2.97m (17'2" x 9'9") - Power and light connected. Windows to side.
Double Width Garage & Driveway - 5.41m x 5.41m (17'9" x 17'9") - Power and light connected. Window to side. Door to Family Room. Up and over single vehicular entry door and personal door to front.
A gated gravelled driveway provides ample off-street parking and access to the Garage.
Floor Plans - Please note that the floor plans are not to scale and are intended for illustrative purposes only. Any dimensions given are approximate. Therefore the accuracy of the floor plans cannot be guaranteed.
Council Tax Band - We are advised that the Council Tax Band for this property is Band G. This information was obtained from the Valuation Office Agency - Council Tax Valuation List displayed on the Internet.
Floor Area - Approx 279sqm. Please note that this measurement has been taken from the EPC, and may not include any unheated areas (e.g. conservatory, integral garage etc).
Epc Rating - Current E; Potential C.
Services - Connected to mains electricity and sewerage. Private borehole supplying water. Oil fired central heating system. Please note that Norgans have not tested any services or appliances connected or installed at this property.
Viewings - Whilst COVID-19 restrictions have been removed and there is no longer a requirement to wear a mask, or self isolate if you test positive for COVID-19, we would ask that if you feel unwell, please stay at home and reschedule the appointment.
Gdpr - Please be aware as part of our COVID19 safe procedures, prior to booking any viewing Norgans may request more comprehensive personal information from you in respect of your ability to purchase, your general health and that of your family/close contacts. This information will be retained only for as long as it is required to protect the safety of our vendors and staff from COVID19 infection.
Any information you provide Norgans will be protected by the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") legislation. By agreeing to a viewing, you are confirming that you are happy for Norgans to retain this information on our files. Your personal, financial and health information will never be shared with any third parties except where stated in our Privacy Policy.
You can ask for your information to be removed at any time.
Our Privacy Policy & Notice can be viewed on our website .
The subject of considerable improvement and extension by the current vendors the property dates from the 1930's with high ceilings and period features blending seamlessly with the stylish, high quality more modern additions to create an elegant home with a charming ambience. The house sits well back from the road ensuring a high degree of privacy and seclusion in both the house and the superb grounds. The semi rural back drop over fields and rolling Hertfordshire countryside is beautiful, a simply wonderful setting for this stunning home.
The accommodation and layout is ideally suited to a growing family and as a base for large scale entertaining. The farmhouse style large kitchen breakfast room is at the heart of the house with a mix of four formal and cosy reception rooms ensuring there is plenty of space for all the family.
The accommodation on the first and second floors is spacious and flexible dependent on individual needs and family arrangements. It extends to six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a further loft room.
Internal viewing is very highly recommended to appreciate the location, delightful plot and fabulous overall feel of this semi rural yet convenient gem.
The Accommodation Comprises -
On The Ground Floor - Entrance door opening to:-
Entrance Hall - 4.14m x 1.50m overall (13'7" x 4'11" overall) - Exposed wood flooring. Two wall light points. Recessed spotlights. Radiator with decorative cover. Built-in storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor. Doors to Sitting Room, Dining Room and Kitchen.
Sitting Room - 7.87m x 3.84m max (25'10" x 12'7" max) - Plus double glazed bay window to front with windowseat. Two radiators. Coved ceiling. Three wall light points. Brick fireplace with brick hearth and grate. Double glazed French doors with matching side windows to side patio and garden.
Dining Room - 3.81m x 3.76m (12'6" x 12'4") - Radiator. Coved ceiling. Wall light point. Double glazed window to front. Door to Kitchen.
Kitchen - 4.80m x 3.07m overall (15'9" x 10'1" overall) - A stunning handmade completely bespoke kitchen fitted with a range of floorstanding and wall mounted storage units with drawers, plate rack, deep pan drawers and pull out bin storage. Matching island unit with storage units and basket storage. Granite worksurfaces. 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated NEFF double oven and grill (not tested). Integrated four burner hob (not tested). Aga with two ovens two hotplates (not tested). Understairs recess with open shelving and space for an upright fridge freezer. Mirrored splashbacks. Exposed wood floor. Recessed spotlights. Doors to Study and Dining Room. Step down to:-
Dining/Family Area - 6.78m x 3.68m average (22'3" x 12'1" average) - Matching dresser style unit with granite worksurface. Two radiators set in decorative covers. Exposed wood floor. Vaulted ceiling with two rooflights. Recessed spotlights. Two double glazed windows to rear. Two sets of double glazed French doors with matching side windows to side and rear. Door to Utility Room.
Study - 4.17m x 2.57m (13'8" x 8'5") - Plus a range of built-in storage cupboards. Radiator. Recessed spotlights. Double glazed window to front.
Utility Room/ Boot Room - 3.68m x 2.41m overall (12'1" x 7'11" overall) - Fitted with a range of hand made, bespoke floorstanding units with open shelving above. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Tiled splashback. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Two wall mounted Boulter Buderus oil fired boilers (not tested). Full height storage cupboard and further open shelving. Coat hooks. Radiator. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Vaulted ceiling with rooflight. Recessed spotlights. Latched door to Cloakroom and part glazed door to Family Room. Part glazed door to rear.
Cloakroom - 2.59m x 1.07m (8'6" x 3'6") - Fitted with a white suite comprising pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback and low level W.C. Radiator. Shelved recess. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.
Family Room - 4.90m x 3.68m (16'1" x 12'1") - Radiator. Electric storage heater. Double glazed windows to both sides. Double glazed French doors with matching side windows to rear. Door to Garage.
On The First Floor -
Landing - Airing cupboard. Two radiators in decorative covers. Turning staircase to Second Floor with small built-in storage cupboard. Recessed spotlights. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Doors to Bedrooms, Shower Room and both Bathrooms.
Bedroom One - 5.03m x 3.86m (16'6" x 12'8") - Measurements include a range of built-in wardrobes. Two Radiator. Coved ceiling. Double glazed window to side. Double glazed French doors with matching side windows to Balcony.
Balcony - With railing and views to the front.
Bedroom Two - 5.44m x 3.23m (17'10" x 10'7") - Radiator. Washbasin set in vanity unit. Double glazed windows to front and side.
Bedroom Three - 4.93m x 3.71m (16'2" x 12'2") - Radiator. Built-in wardrobe and low level bookshelving. Double glazed windows to both sides.
Bedroom Four - 3.81m x 3.78m (12'6" x 12'5") - Radiator. Built-in wardrobe. Double glazed window to front.
Bedroom Five - 2.79m x 2.57m (9'2" x 8'5") - Radiator. Double glazed window to front.
Shower Room - 2.03m x 1.91m (6'8" x 6'3") - Fitted with a white suite comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback and low level W.C. Vinyl flooring. Recessed spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Bathroom (1) - 2.67m x 1.91m max (8'9" x 6'3" max) - Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal washbasin and low level W.C. Part panelled walls. Recessed spotlights. Heated chrome towel radiator. Large cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested) and linen shelving.
Bathroom (2) - 3.18m x 2.01m (10'5" x 6'7") - Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal washbasin and low level W.C. Fully tiled walls. Shaver socket. Mirror with light. Double glazed window to side.
On The Second Floor -
Landing - Double glazed window to rear. Doors to Loft Room and Guest Bedroom Suite.
Guest Bedroom - 5.28m x 4.24m (17'4" x 13'11") - Radiator. Vaulted ceiling. Double glazed window to rear. Door to En-Suite.
En-Suite - 3.76m x 2.95m average (12'4" x 9'8" average) - Currently unfitted.
Loft - 6.27m x 5.03m average (20'7" x 16'6" average) - Large walk-in loft space suitable for conversion to further living accommodation (subject to the relevant consents and permissions being obtained). Fully boarded. Power and light connected.
Outside -
Gardens - The gardens surround the property and are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrub beds, extending to 1 acre with views over surrounding countryside on all sides. Patio areas adjoining the side and rear of the house. Established trees and hedge screening to boundaries. Vegetable garden. Outside lighting. Outside tap. Brick store with oil storage tank (not tested).
Brick Built Workshop - 4.67m x 3.43m (15'4" x 11'3") - Power and light connected. Two windows to front.
Wooden Storage Shed - 5.23m x 2.97m (17'2" x 9'9") - Power and light connected. Windows to side.
Double Width Garage & Driveway - 5.41m x 5.41m (17'9" x 17'9") - Power and light connected. Window to side. Door to Family Room. Up and over single vehicular entry door and personal door to front.
A gated gravelled driveway provides ample off-street parking and access to the Garage.
Floor Plans - Please note that the floor plans are not to scale and are intended for illustrative purposes only. Any dimensions given are approximate. Therefore the accuracy of the floor plans cannot be guaranteed.
Council Tax Band - We are advised that the Council Tax Band for this property is Band G. This information was obtained from the Valuation Office Agency - Council Tax Valuation List displayed on the Internet.
Floor Area - Approx 279sqm. Please note that this measurement has been taken from the EPC, and may not include any unheated areas (e.g. conservatory, integral garage etc).
Epc Rating - Current E; Potential C.
Services - Connected to mains electricity and sewerage. Private borehole supplying water. Oil fired central heating system. Please note that Norgans have not tested any services or appliances connected or installed at this property.
Viewings - Whilst COVID-19 restrictions have been removed and there is no longer a requirement to wear a mask, or self isolate if you test positive for COVID-19, we would ask that if you feel unwell, please stay at home and reschedule the appointment.
Gdpr - Please be aware as part of our COVID19 safe procedures, prior to booking any viewing Norgans may request more comprehensive personal information from you in respect of your ability to purchase, your general health and that of your family/close contacts. This information will be retained only for as long as it is required to protect the safety of our vendors and staff from COVID19 infection.
Any information you provide Norgans will be protected by the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") legislation. By agreeing to a viewing, you are confirming that you are happy for Norgans to retain this information on our files. Your personal, financial and health information will never be shared with any third parties except where stated in our Privacy Policy.
You can ask for your information to be removed at any time.
Our Privacy Policy & Notice can be viewed on our website .
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