4 bedroom detached house for sale

Architect designed 1915 detached home with four bedrooms, fifth room, two reception rooms, sun room with underfloor heating, driveway and extraordinary landscaped garden backing onto woodland.

Occupying an attractive position on Letchworth Road, this striking early twentieth-century detached house offers over 2,200 sq ft arranged across four levels. Designed in 1915 by the architect Ralph W. Bedingfield, the property forms part of a small group of homes commissioned for Archibald W. Smith and still displays many of the original Arts and Crafts influences, including pebble-dash stucco and scalloped terracotta tiles set between the bay windows. It is a house with real architectural character and a clear sense of its period origins.

From the street the property presents a distinctive frontage with its bay window and original detailing. Steps lead down to the entrance porch which opens into a central hallway. At the front of the house is the kitchen, positioned this way in the original plans so the main living rooms could enjoy the views over the gardens to the rear. The kitchen opens into a bright breakfast area set within a bay window, creating a natural everyday dining space. There is also a pantry, storage and a ground floor WC nearby.

Moving through the hallway the house opens into the main reception rooms. The living room sits towards the rear and features a bay window and fireplace. This room leads directly through to a second reception/dining room, which is centred around a stone fireplace and offers plenty of space for a large table. From here, the space opens into the sun room, a light-filled garden room with a glass roof and full height glazing looking out over the garden. This room has underfloor heating, making it usable throughout the year and creating a strong connection between the house and the garden beyond.

On the first floor the landing leads to four bedrooms. The main bedroom sits to the rear and features a large bay window. A second double bedroom sits to the front of the house, while a third bedroom looks out over the garden. The fourth bedroom works well as a single room, nursery or study. The floor is served by a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

Stairs continue to the second floor where there is an additional room within the roof space. This is a flexible space that could be used as a guest room, studio or work area.
At basement level there are two cellar rooms providing useful storage.

The garden is without doubt one of the most remarkable features of the property and is truly unlike anything typically found within the city. Extending a significant distance behind the house, it has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of beautifully arranged levels connected by stone steps and pathways. As the garden unfolds it reveals expansive lawned areas, mature trees, established shrubs, carefully planted borders, an orchard, alongside a number of secluded seating areas that allow you to enjoy different perspectives of the space throughout the day. The scale, maturity and design of the garden create a setting that feels peaceful, private and almost park-like, with the final section backing directly onto woodland, providing a stunning natural backdrop and a sense of seclusion rarely achieved in a residential location.

To the front, the property is equally well framed with established hedging and mature planting which provition.

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