An impressive family home with self-contained annexe set in the favourable village of Lilley.

Description

Originally built in the 1950s, The Squirrels is a most impressive family home surrounded by greenbelt countryside and just a short distance from the Georgian market town of Hitchin. The property has been thoughtfully updated over the years to create a spacious and modern residence with well-proportioned accommodation throughout. The home is immaculately presented both inside and out with a tasteful contemporary décor scheme, a handsome kitchen and generous open plan living space. The substantial home is set across two floors and extends to more than 3600 sq ft with multiple reception rooms making it an excellent choice for families, with ample space for both formal entertaining and informal family occasions. There is also a separate self-contained annexe with its own private entrance which has great potential for multi-generational living or use of guests.

The ground floor accommodation is accessed via a grand and imposing entrance hall creating a striking first impression leading through to a well-sized living room with statement fireplace, family room, study and fully fitted kitchen complete with breakfast bar, appealing shaker-style cabinetry and handy adjacent pantry with French doors out to the rear patio. Occupying the first floor is the generously sized principal bedroom benefitting from a large walk-in dressing room with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room, four additional good-size bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The annexe is a very useful self-contained space arranged over one floor, comprising a living room, dining room and kitchenette, it is ideally suited to guests, older children or grandparents.

The Squirrels is set back on a peaceful and private road, approached over a generous carriage driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is an excellent size and comprises a large level lawn flanked with a variety of bedding plants and a pretty Cherry Blossom tree, there is a spacious patio perfectly designed for al fresco dining with views lovely across open countryside. There is also a covered outdoor kitchenette with built-in barbeque area, perfect for entertaining guests at home in the warmer months.

Location

Nestled away on the edge of Hertfordshire, within the Chilterns area of outstanding natural beauty, Lilley is a delightful village quietly situated less than a mile from a dual carriageway leading to the elegant Georgian market town of Hitchin. Local amenities include a public house, vibrant village hall, cricket field, church and bus service. An idyllic situation - the attraction of peace and quiet of pleasant rural surroundings with access to great road links. Hitchin has a very comprehensive range of shops, regular street markets, and independent cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and the Queen Mother Theatre. Senior schooling is provided for by the sought-after Hitchin’s boys’ and girls’ schools. Nearby villages of Offley and Hexton each have primary schools. Hitchin has a great community spirit, with a variety of community groups and sports clubs, including football, rugby, cycling, tennis, badminton, fencing and running. Hitchin railway station provides mainline services to London and Cambridge in around 30 minutes. For overseas travel the property is just 7.3 miles from London Luton Airport.

Square Footage: 3,691 sq ft