5 bedroom detached house

An outstanding 5 bedroom property with indoor swimming pool in a lovely discreet location within the popular village of Preston

Reception hall | Sitting room | Family room | Study | Kitchen/dining/living room | Pantry and utility room| Boiler room | Cloakroom | 5 Bedrooms, all en suite | Dressing room | Garden | Gardener’s W.C/shower room | Swimming pool complex with gym and sauna | Double garage with cloakroom and first floor over | Shed and pool pump | EPC rating C

West Green is a well presented double-fronted family home offering almost 3,700 sq. ft. of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. Thoughtfully designed by the current owners to provide an ideal family and entertaining space, the accommodation flows from a welcoming double-height panelled reception hall with cloakroom and galleried landing over. It comprises front aspect sitting and family rooms, the former with bespoke storage and woodburner, a study with bi-fold doors to the terrace, and an extensive stunning kitchen/dining/living room. The kitchen has a range of contemporary wall and base units including a large central island with breakfast bar while the living area has a brick wall with freestanding woodburner, a large sky lantern and bi-fold doors that lead to the terrace and large garden. Neighbouring pantry and utility rooms complete the ground floor.

On the first floor a galleried landing with large sky lantern gives access to a principal bedroom with fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom with twin sinks, bath and separate shower, and two additional double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, all three with French doors to decked balconies providing lovely views over the rear garden. To the front are two further double bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms.

Lying to the south of Hitchin in beautiful countryside and with a thriving community spirit, the small village of Preston has a church, village hall, recreation ground, public house, cricket club and popular nursery and primary schools. The nearby historic market town of Hitchin has a thriving high street and comprehensive shopping and dining facilities and numerous independent shops together with sporting and leisure facilities. The A1(M) and M1 give access to major regional centres, the national motorway network and central London, Hitchin station provides trains to central London in around half an hour and London Luton Airport offers a wide range of domestic and international flights. The area offers a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling including Preston Primary School which is very close to the property, Hitchin Girls’ and Boys’ Schools (both rated Outstanding by Ofsted), together with a wide range of independent schooling including Kingshott, St. Christopher, St. Francis’ College.

The property is approached over a gravelled driveway providing private parking and giving access to the detached double garage with cloakroom and vaulted first floor with freestanding woodburner, suitable for a variety of uses. The generous and stunning garden is laid to level lawn and features a swimming pool complex with pool, gym, sauna with shower room and bi-fold doors to the terrace, numerous seating areas and a part-covered wraparound paved terrace, all ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Hitchin and station 3.7 miles (London Kings Cross 30 minutes, London St. Pancras International 33 minutes), Stevenage 6.7 miles, London Luton Airport 6.1 miles, M1 (Jct. 10) 8.6 miles, A1(M) (Jct. 6) 9.6 miles, Harpenden 9.2 miles, Welwyn Garden City 11.0 miles, St. Albans 12.8 miles, central London 36.3 miles