3 bed bungalow for sale

Franklins Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

A rare opportunity to purchase this significantly improved, extended, well-presented three bedroom detached bungalow occupying a generous private plot whilst situated within this highly regarded Old Town cul-de-sac, enjoying a convenient position just a short walk from the historic High Street, Lister Hospital and local amenities.

The bungalow has been thoughtfully modernised and extended to provide a versatile spacious arrangement of accommodation with highlights to include a generous open-plan lounge/dining room, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a spacious conservatory benefiting from a recently tiled roof promoting all year round use whilst enjoying pleasant views onto the private rear garden.

In full, the accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hallway, modern fitted kitchen, spacious open-plan lounge/dining room, conservatory, family bathroom, three generous bedrooms, two of which are particularly spacious double rooms with the master bedroom benefiting from a comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture and a four-piece en-suite bathroom including both a bath and separate shower cubicle. Further practical benefits include UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating whilst a triple width block paved driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles. A further highlight of the property is the wrap-around rear garden extending to three side of the bungalow, well maintained whilst enjoying a pleasant private aspect backing onto woodland. 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 double glazed side window opening to:

Reception Hallway (5.85m x 2.03m)

A wide welcoming "L" shaped reception hallway finished with a combination of checkerboard tiling and stylish wooden effect flooring with a radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation. Two shelved display alcoves, meter cupboard, central heating thermostat, corner coats cupboard, access to the loft space and doors to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5m x 2.85m)

Fitted with a comprehensive range of cream Shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with square edged wooden effect work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include a stainless steel and glazed electric double oven with a matching four-ring stainless steel gas hob with an extractor canopy above. Integrated fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher (included in the sale price) and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Stylish ceramic floor tiles with the benefit of thermostatically controlled under-floor heating, under-unit and downlighters, white tiled splashbacks, double glazed window and composite double glazed door opening to the side of the bungalow. Door to:

Lounge/Dining Room (7.91m x 4.05m)

A further highlight of the bungalow is the most comfortable open-plan well-proportioned lounge/dining room with a seating area defined by a traditional wooden fireplace with marble and tiled hearth and surround with inset electric flame effect fire, two radiators, double glazed window to the rear elevation and wide double glazed french doors with side windows opening to:

Conservatory (5.03m x 3.77m)

Of UPVC double glazed construction with the addition of a recently retiled solid roof promoting all year round use with double glazed windows to the sides and rear elevations with double glazed french doors opening to the garden. Ceramic floor tiles, radiator and downlighters.

Bedroom One (3.61m x 3.3m)

A generous double room with measurements including a substantial range of built-in bedroom furniture including wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing table. Radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom (2.58m x 2.35m)

Fitted with a four-piece suite to include both a wooden panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and a corner shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc with vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below, wooden effect flooring, white tiled walls with contrasting border tile to the splashback areas. Double glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Two (3.63m x 3.3m)

A further double room with a radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three (3.8m x 2.4m)

Dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations.

Family Bathroom (2.78m x 1.67m)

Fitted with a wooden panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and bi-folding shower screen, low level wc and a vanity hand wash basin with cupboard below. Chrome towel radiator, downlighters, wooden effect flooring and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Outside

Driveway

A generous triple width deep block paved driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles with side gated access to the rear garden.

Front Garden

Laid to lawn with shrub borders.

Rear Garden

A further highlight of the property is the wrap-around rear garden extending to three sides of the bungalow with block paved terracing with central steps leading to a level lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub borders, enclosed by wooden panelled fencing with trellis screening enjoying a private sunny aspect backing onto mature woodland. Wooden garden shed and 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

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.
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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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