4 bed detached house for sale

Whitney Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

A fine example of a well-presented, four bedroom detached family home occupying a commanding corner position at the entrance to a private road within this highly regarded Old Town cul-de-sac, just a short walk from the historic Old Town High Street and Lister Hospital.

The property enjoys the advantages of meticulously maintained private wrap-around gardens with an impressive aluminium framed glazed pergola accessed directly from the lounge providing an ideal vantage point to enjoy the garden regardless of the weather! Further practical benefits include gas fired central heating, double glazing and a block paved triple width driveway providing off-road parking for three/four vehicles. In addition, the original integral garage has been converted to provide a useful home office.

In full the accommodation comprises a wide welcoming, most impressive vaulted reception hallway with part-galleried landing above, modern refitted downstairs cloakroom/wc, comfortable well-proportioned lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study/library, home office, first floor landing leading to four bedrooms with an en-suite shower to the master bedroom and a most impressive four-piece refitted family bathroom. 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)

The Accommodation Comprises

Composite double glazed front door with opaque full height side windows openng to:

Reception Hallway (4.66m x 2.6m)

A wide welcoming introduction to this family home with an impressive full height vaulted ceiling with views to part-galleried landing above. Measurements include the attractive staircase rising to the first floor with cast iron detailed balustrades. Stylish oak effect flooring, downlighters, radiator, central heating thermostat, double doors to the coats cupboard and office beyond, sliding door to the kitchen and further doors to:

Downstairs Cloakroom/WC

Fitted with a low level wc with push button flush, wall mounted hand wash basin with black granite starburst floor tiles and polished porcelain fully tiled walls, radiator and opaque double glazed window to the side elevation.

Study/Library (3.36m x 2.32m)

A versatile additional reception room currently being used as a reading room with a radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Office (5.36m x 2.59m)

(Measurements exclude a coats cupboard either side of the entrance to the room). The original integral garage has been converted to provide a useful reception room, currently used as a home office with double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations. Wall mounted electric heater.

Lounge (5.46m x 3.72m)

A comfortable well-proportoned room with wide double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the pergola and rear garden with a further double glazed picture window to the side elevation. Radiator, natural stone fire surround with an inset living flame contemporary gas fire, downlighters and glazed double doors to:

Dining Room (2.99m x 2.83m)

Measurements exclude a built-in bookcase, radiator, downlighters, double glazed picture window to the rear elevation and door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (3.17m x 3.01m)

Fitted with a comprehensive range of white Shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden effect work surfaces extending to a peninsular breakfast bar with an inset one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. A range of freestanding kitchen appliances (possibly available by separate negotiation), white tiled splashbacks, continuation of oak effect flooring, under-unit lighting, downlighters, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:

Utility Room (3.09m x 1.76m)

Fitted with a range of white base and eye level units finished with a square edged natural stone effect work surfaces with an inset sink unit with mixer tap. Radiator, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Opaque double glazed window to the side elevation, access to the rear lobby with double glazed door to the side and rear gardens.

First Floor Landing

Radiator, downlighters, airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves. Doors to:

Bedroom One (4.22m x 3.05m)

With a radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:

Bedroom Two (4.33m x 2.55m)

Measurements include a built-in vanity hand wash basIn with cupboards below and tiled splashback, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

En-Suite Shower Room

Fitted with a vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below and a walk-in shower cubicle with bi-folding door, tiled surrounds and vanity mirror.

Bedroom Three (3.26m x 1.89m)

Measurements include a pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splashback, radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Four (3.35m x 2.38m)

Measurements include a substantial range of built-in wardrobes along the length of the room with mirrored sliding doors, whilst exclude the original built-in wardrobe/cupboard with shelf and hanging rail, radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Family Bathroom (2.94m x 2.78m)

Of excellent proportions featuring a white four-piece suite comprising a low level wc with concealed cistern behind wooden grain effect panels with a vanity shelf and push button flush with cupboards to one side. Matching wooden grain effect panelled bath with a double width shower cubicle with a dual valve rain shower, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap set to a granite effect vanity shelf with wooden grain effect cupboards below, stylish wooden effect flooring and polished porcelain fully tiled dual tone walls, downlighters, opaque double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.

Outside

The property occupies a commanding corner position within this popular cul-de-sac at the entry to a private road.

Front Garden

A further highlight of the property is the generous front garden laid to a manicured lawn with well maintained shrub borders and stepping stone pathway. Gated access to the main garden.

Tenure, Council Tax And EPC

The Tenure of this property is to be confirmed.
The Council Tax Band is F.
The EPC Rating is to be advised.

Driveway

A triple width block paved driveway providing off-road parking for three/four vehicles with gated access either side to the garden and path extending to the front door.

Rear Garden

A particular highlight of the property is the meticulously maintained wrap-around rear garden laid predominantly to lawn interspersed with an impressive three-tiered water feature and a substantial aluminium framed part-glazed covered pergola providing an ideal vantage point to enjoy views over the garden regardless of the weather. Wooden shed and summerhouse, well stocked flower and shrub borders, outside lights, power and tap. Enclosed by wooden panelled fencing whilst enjoying a private sunny aspect.

Viewing Information

Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

Disclaimer

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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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