5 bedroom detached house for sale

Right in the heart of Stotfold is this fabulous family home. Set across three storeys and encompassing 2250 sqft, the heavily extended and newly renovated property is perfectly suited to modern life, with versatility throughout whatever your lifestyle.

The Property

Built on what was once an orchard, this 1930s house has recently been stripped back and levelled up into a gorgeous, grand residence. With a family-friendly layout, there’s significant space, sizeable rooms, and a real sense of openness.

Coming into the hall, there are co-ordinating, contemporary features such as the oak and glass staircase, and dark herringbone tiled flooring. Under the stairs is a cupboard for hanging up coats, and an alcove for tidying away shoes.

To the left, the lounge showcases comfort and cosiness. The log burner warms on wintry evenings, and the bay window brings in natural light. Opposite is the cinema room, where dark walls and carpeting present the ultimate movie night experience.

The main living accommodation extends across the back. Beautifully bright from the roof lantern and bi-fold doors, it’s a really impressive open-plan space ideal for entertaining. The massive central island has bar seating, and there’s room for everyone to dining and snug areas.

Cooking up a storm couldn’t be easier in this kitchen. There’s a range of cabinetry for storing everything you need, substantial quartz worktops for ample prep space, and a stainless steel Franke sink with Quooker boiling water tap. Integrated appliances include a Neff oven, grill, microwave and induction hob, an Elica extractor, a Bosch dishwasher, and a full-height AEG fridge and freezer.

Off the kitchen is the utility room. There are gaps for a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as another sink, more storage and surfaces, and a generous linen cupboard. An inner hall leads to the cloakroom, and has doors onto the garden and into the garage.

To the first and second floors are the bedrooms and bathrooms. The principal bedroom is not only the biggest, but also benefits from a little luxury, with a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite shower room. The two en suites and the family bathroom are each fitted in an ultramodern design, and the bathroom features a fancy freestanding bath perfect for a pamper session.

The two top rooms are flexible as a guest suite, a hideaway for older children, or a private floor for multigenerational families. The first has a huge wardrobe/storage cupboard, and the second has potential as an en suite, a home office, even a lounge area. Lastly is the plant room, giving access to loft space, and housing equipment and controls such as the boiler, hot water tank and BWT water softener. Hot water and heating are controlled by app, and there’s complete zonal underfloor heating throughout with separate heated towel rails.

The Plot

This is a property with kerb appeal, set behind a walled frontage and accessed via an electric gate. The resin driveway provides secure parking for multiple cars, and a garage with a roller door is available for keeping bikes under cover. A gated side passageway leads to the garden and keeps bins out of sight. For peace of mind, there’s Hikvision 4K full HD CCTV, and a full-set and partial-set alarm, handy for those with dogs and children.

To the rear, the landscaped garden is particularly neat, and easy to keep that way. Affording very low maintenance for busy families, there’s an artificial lawn, a full-width patio, and raised brick-built planters stocked with greenery. The garden faces south-west, so there’s sun most the day and into the night. Outdoor lighting comes on at dusk, delivering an ambience for evening drinks. Enclosed by sleek fencing, there’s also a pole in place for a garden sail, which would offer shelter, shade and seclusion.

The Position

Positioned on the High Street, the property is as central as you can get. Everything you need is accessible on foot, from the Co-op to the coffee shop, the butchers to the bakery, fish and chips to the florist. Children can walk to school, and adults can stumble back from the pub.

The town has an active sports scene, a successful football club, a Bannatyne Health Club with spa, and Pendleton Sports Centre with 3G pitch. For walkers, you’re never far from fields, and the Mill, nature reserve and River Ivel are popular with all ages, and especially dogs. Enjoyed by the whole community, Stotfold hosts a variety of events, including fireworks displays and Christmas lights switch-ons.

Just a short drive away are Hitchin and Letchworth, both thriving centres with a wide selection of shops and services. You’re also only 40 minutes from Cambridge by car. Reaching the capital is most convenient by train from neighbouring Arlesey, with journeys taking as little as 39 minutes into London Kings Cross.