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£485,000
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3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1
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Semi-detached house
3 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,119 sq ft / 104 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
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  • Victorian extended cottage
  • Deceptively spacious and considerably improved
  • Two-storey rear extension
  • Loft converson
  • Three bedrooms
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen/breakfast room
  • Study/Music room
  • Comfortable lounge
A fine example of a Victorian bay fronted extended three bedroom semi-detached cottage offering a deceptively spacious arrangement of accommodation set behind attractive brick and part-rendered elevations. Well-presented throughout, the property benefits further from an enchanting cottage style rear garden enjoying a private aspect backing onto allotments.

The accommodation has been considerably improved with the benefit of a two-storey rear extension in addition to a loft conversion providing a versatile arrangement of accommodation which now comprises a reception hallway, comfortable lounge with feature open fireplace and double glazed sash style bay window, dining room, modern fitted gloss kitchen/breakfast room, study/music room, first floor landing leading to two generous bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower cubicle, with a staircase continuing to the third bedroom on the second floor. Further practical benefits include double glazing and gas fired central heating.

The property enjoys the benefit of a highly convenient location within this popular Old Town turning, just a short walk from the historic High Street with the mainline railway station beyond providing fast direct links to Kings Cross in approximately 23 minutes. Viewing highly recommended.

Rooms

LOCATION
Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North. Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1billion Regeneration Plan. The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two Doctor’s Surgeries. In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park (truncated)

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Storm porch with patterned floor tiles and a composite double glazed front door opening to:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Coat hanging space, radiator, staircase to the first floor, stylish oak flooring, central heating thermostat and door to:

DINING ROOM 3.5m x 3.43m
Measurements exclude a useful understairs storage cupboard, square arch opening directly through to the lounge creating an open plan feel to the main living area with a doorway to the study/music room and a glazed door to the kitchen.

LOUNGE 3.19m x 3.02m
A comfortable room featuring a bay window to the front elevation with double glazed sash windows and a substantial fireplace with wooden surround and cast iron open grate with tiled slips and black tiled hearth. Radiator.

STUDY/MUSIC ROOM 4.89m x 1.68m
A flexible additional reception room forming part of the extension, measurements include a comprehensive range of bespoke oak bookshelves with feature part-vaulted ceiling and double glazed french doors opening to the rear garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.89m x 2.41m
Extended to the rear with space for a breakfast table and fitted with a comprehensive range of modern cream gloss base and eye level units and deep drawers complemented by square edged granite work surfaces with matching upstands and window sill and cooker splashback with an inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Honed and filled travertine floor tiles, radiator and downlighters A range of integrated appliances include a dishwasher, washer/dryer, full height fridge, full height freezer, stainless steel oven, stainless steel hob with extractor fan above with a stainless steel and glazed microwave. Part-vaulted ceiling, double glazed door with side window to the rear garden with further double glazed window to the side elevation.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Staircase continues to the second floor, double glazed window to the side elevation. Airing cupboard. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 4.37m x 3.02m
A comfortable double room with a radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 6.4m x 2.5m
A larger than average second bedroom forming part of the rear extension, part-divided into two areas, ideal for older children, radiator and two double glazed windows to the rear elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.8m x 2.55m
Of excellent proportions and fitted with a modern white four-piece suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, walk-in double width shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and glazed screen and a rectangular vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and white gloss vanity drawers below. Natural stone effect tiled floor and walls, downlighters, heated towel radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Door to:

BEDROOM THREE 4.32m x 3.73m
Forming part of the loft conversion with sealed unit double glazed Velux windows with fitted black-out blinds to both the front and rear elevations. Radiator and eaves storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE FRONT
The property is set back from the road behind dwarf decorative brick boundary walls with limestone capped steps and pathway extending to the storm porch, front door and gated side access. Mature flower and shrub borders whilst a mature climbing rose adorns the front elevation.

REAR GARDEN
A particular high light of the property is the enchanting cottage style rear garden laid predominantly to lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders with ornamental garden pond. Stepping stone pathway extends to a covered seating area with mature clematis with wooden garden shed beyond. Enclosed by wooden panelled fencing with picket style fencing and gate providing direct access to the allotments at the rear.

AGENTS NOTE
It is worthy of note that the current owners rent the allotment immediately behind the property but we cannot guarantee this is available to any prospective purchaser.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD. The Council Tax Band is D. The amount payable for the year 2024-25 is £2176.01 The EPC Rating is D.

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 will 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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