4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Fairview Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

A much improved, well-presented, traditional bay fronted 1930's semi, enjoying the advantage of a fantastic, private, well maintained rear garden approximately 150ft in length whilst conveniently situated just a short walk from the mainline railway station, New Town Centre and the Old Town Historic High Street.

The loft has been thoughtfully converted to provide a spacious fourth bedroom with a modern en-suite shower room whilst the kitchen has been extended and refitted providing an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room.

This character property retains a number of period features including exposed floorboards, original stripped doors, feature bay windows to both the lounge and master bedroom with curved bay window radiators with a number of leaded light stained glass windows. Further practical benefits include hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows where specified, gas fired central heating and a range of bespoke oak built-in furniture to the dining room and two bedrooms.

In full, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, a wide welcoming reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, lounge with feature fireplace, separate dining room with feature fireplace, open-plan modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, first floor landing leading to three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are excellent sized rooms and a four-piece family bathroom. Second floor landing leading to the fourth bedroom loft conversion with a modern fitted en-suite shower room. A recently re-laid driveway provides off-road parking for at least two vehicles and there is an electrical charge point whilst in addition the property benefits from a new roof in December 2023 with a 25 year guarantee. 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

Double glazed entrance doors set to arched side and fanlight windows opening to:

Entrance Porch

Quarry tiled floor. Hardwood front door with leaded light stained glass panel with matching stained glass leaded light side windows with opaque fanlight windows above opening to:

Reception Hallway (4.06m x 1.99m)

A wide welcoming reception hallway finished with exposed wooden floorboards, attractive staircase rising to the first floor, central heating thermostat, radiator and original stripped wooden panelled doors to:

Downstairs Cloakroom/WC

Fitted with a low level wc with push button flush and a corner hand wash basin with mixer tap and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Sitting Room (4.28m x 3.85m)

A comfortable room featuring hardwood sealed unit double glazed bay window to the front elevation with curved bay window radiator, feature wooden fireplace with an inset cast iron surround with an open grate and black granite hearth. Exposed wooden floorboards.

Dining Room (3.52m x 3.24m)

A comfortable room providing ample space for a family sized dining table featuring continuation of exposed wooden floorboards, a further substantial wooden fireplace with a cast iron surround, tiled slips, an inset living flame gas fire and black tiled hearth. A range of bespoke oak built-in storage cabinets and shelving to either recess and double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.14m x 2.61m)

An open-plan, well-proportioned room with space for a breakfast table. The kitchen area is defined by a comprehensive range of Shaker style powder blue base and eye level units and drawers finished with square edged quartz work surfaces with matching upstands with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include a stainless steel and glazed double oven, gas hob with extractor canopy above, integrated microwave and integrated fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Flat panelled vertical radiator. Grey porcelain oversized square floor tiles, two double glazed windows to the side of the property with a double glazed door to the side and double glazed french doors opening directly to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing

Feature stained glass leaded light window to the side elevation, staircase continuing to the second floor loft conversion, original stripped wooden panelled doors opening to:

Bedroom One (4.26m x 3.15m)

Measurements exclude twin built-in oak wardrobes with bookshelves inbetween. Hardwood sealed unit double glazed bay window to the front elevation with curved bay window radiator.

Bedroom Two (3.53m x 3.18m)

Measurements include twin built-in oak wardrobes with bookshelves inbetween, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three (2.35m x 2.25m)

Hardwood sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation and radiator.

Bathroom (2.51m x 2.34m)

Fitted with a modern white four-piece suite comprising a low level wc, panelled bath, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and white gloss vanity cupboard below and a walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower and bi-folding screen, natural stone effect tiled splashbacks and white tiled flooring, downlighters, chrome towel radiator and two opaque double glazed windows to the side elevation.

Second Floor Landing

Sealed unit double glazed window to the side elevation. Door to:

Bedroom Four (4.6m x 4.6m)

Featuring exposed brickwork to the chimney breast, wooden laminate flooring, sealed unit double glazed Velux windows to the front and rear elevation. Radiator and door to:

En-Suite Shower Room (2.43m x 1.31m)

Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with mixer tap and white gloss vanity drawers below and a walk-in shower recess with fitted shower. Natural stone effect tiled surrounds and flooring with mosaic tiled splashbacks and a wide sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the rear elevation.

Outside

Driveway

An "L" shaped recently relaid driveway providing off-road parking for up to three vehicles with an EV charging point and gated access to the side and rear garden.

Rear Garden

A particular highlight of the property is the private southerly facing rear garden, approximately 150ft in length, laid predominantly to lawn, interspersed with a number of mature flower and shrub borders. A number of specimen trees include several fruit trees enhancing the private nature of the garden, a number of raised beds and several seating areas create an intriguing garden with a wooden garden shed and greenhouse to one corner. Gated access to the front.

Tenure, Council Tax And EPC

The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is E.
The EPC Rating is D.

Viewing Information

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

Disclaimer

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