3 bed maisonette for sale

High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

A Grade II Listed ground floor period conversion divided into two individual garden apartments set back from the High Street within the heart of the Old Town opposite the historic Bowling Green. Currently providing a second income as successful Airbnb’s, this property offers a variety of potential uses ideal for multi-generational living, buy-to-lets, or potential business use whilst enjoying the benefits of a generous private walled courtyard garden, a brick built garden studio ideal for conversion to a home office with additional shared parking beyond.

Thoughtfully designed whilst retaining an abundance of period features, the accommodation provides both a self-contained two bedroom and one bedroom apartment with both individual and shared access.

Highlights of the two bedroom apartment includes a generous open-plan kitchen/dining room, a most comfortable lounge with abundance of exposed timbers and two double bedrooms with a generous master bedroom with exposed timbers and a feature carved door of historical interest. In addition there is an inner hallway, generous utility room, refitted bathroom and a separate shower cubicle completing the accommodation. An internal door opens through to the one bedroom apartment with a most impressive open-plan main living area complete with feature fireplace and woodburning stove, sleek fitted kitchen and both seating and dining areas with a further generous double bedroom beyond with a second period fireplace, a further wood burning stove, a walk-in wardrobe and an opulent en-suite bathroom. This bedroom features a leaded light bay window overlooking the Bowling Green with period shutters. The property is centrally heated with a combination of gas fired central heating to radiators, wood burning stoves and an electric heater to one of the bedrooms. Viewing highly recommended.

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)

Two Bedroom Apartment

Part-glazed hardwood front door opening to:

Entrance Hallway

With a floor to ceiling radiator, oak flooring, exposed floor to ceiling timbers, storage cupboard, internal door opening through to the one bedroom apartment with further oak facing doors to:

Shower Room

Fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower and tiled surrounds.

Lounge (4.8m x 3.3m)

Featuring wooden block flooring, substantial exposed ceiling and wall timbers, original fireplace recess with wooden mantle, beamed surround and built-in book shelves, vertical radiator, two windows to the side elevation and oak facing door to the main bedroom.

Kitchen/Dining Room (4.51m x 3.88m)

Of excellent proportions with ample space for a dining table, fitted with a comprehensive range of white gloss base and eye level units and drawers complemented by square edged wooden butchers block work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap with stainless steel industrial style splashbacks, continuation of the oak flooring, radiator and downlighters. Stainless steel oven with a double gas hob with extractor fan above, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer. Double glazed windows to either side and oak facing door to:

Rear Lobby

With a radiator and leaded light window to the side elevation, continuation of oak flooring, door to the utility room with further oak door to the second bedroom.

Utility Room (2.61m x 2m)

Tiled effect flooring, leaded light window to the side elevation, space and plumbing for a washing machine. Base and eye level units with work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink unit with part-glazed door opening to the courtyard garden with a leaded light window to the side elevation, heated towel rail and door to the family bathroom.

Bedroom One (4.07m x 3.67m)

Continuation of wooden block flooring, leaded light secondary glazed window to the front elevation, exposed wall and ceiling timbers and a period decorative carved solid door of historical interest creating a focal point to the room with built-in shelving and cupboards to either side. Wall mounted electric heater.

Bedroom Two (3.24m x 2.87m)

Continuation of oak flooring, radiator, exposed ceiling timber and window to the side elevation.

Bathroom (2.62m x 2.2m)

Refitted with a white suite to comprise a low level wc with push button flush, pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap, "P" shaped panelled shower bath with a dual value rain shower over, natural stone and white tiled surrounds with natural stone tiled effect flooring. Towel rail, extractor fan.

One Bedroom Apartment

Main Living Area (5.72m x 5.18m)

Period arched part-glazed door opening from the courtyard to the main living area with an internal door through to the two bedroom apartment. This generous open-plan main living area combines both seating and dining areas with a range of grey Shaker style base and eye level units with contrasting oak fronted base unit finished with square edged butchers work surface with an inset stainless steel sink unit. Integrated stainless steel and glazed single oven with space for fridge/freezer, continuation of oak flooring, heavily beamed ceiling, substantial carved stone fireplace with brick surround and tiled hearth with an inset wood burning stove. Radiator. Door to:

Bedroom (5m x 3.58m)

A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a leaded light secondary glazed bay window to the front elevation with bi-folding wooden shutters, wooden block flooring, radiator, feature wooden carved fireplace with a marble surround, black slate hearth and an inset wood burning stove, radiator and oak doors to:

Dressing Room/Walk-In Wardrobe (3.76m x 1.1m)

With fitted shelving and hanging rails and continuation of the wooden block flooring.

En-Suite Bathroom (2.26m x 1.34m)

Fitted with a white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush and double ended oval bath with central chrome mixer tap and a vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and white gloss vanity cupboard below. Continuation of wooden block flooring, natural stone effect waterproof wall panels, pir lighting, chrome heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Outside

The property is approached via a carriage driveway accessible from the High Street, opposite the Bowling Green. The driveway extends past the property to three shared visitors parking spaces with an option to park one vehicle on the drive whilst wide double wrought iron gates provide vehicular access to the courtyard for additional parking if so required.

Courtyard Garden

The property benefits from an attractive paved courtyard garden with a wooden pergola enclosed by attractive curved brick retaining walls finished with ball stone gate piers.

Garden Studio

Attractive red brick built garden studio with a pitched clay tiled roof flanked on either side by brick pillars with ball stone gate piers and bi-folding double glazed doors. Internally, the property provides a variety of potential uses including a home office, studio or occasional additional living accommodation.

Agents Note

We have been advised by the current owners that the properties will have a share in the freehold alongside the two apartments on the first floor. Further details upon request.

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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