3 bed bungalow for sale

Winters Lane, Walkern, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2

A rare opportunity to purchase this substantial 3/4-bedroom detached bungalow occupying a most pleasant, private plot with extensive gardens extending to the front and rear of the property in all approaching 1/3 of an acre. Whilst the bungalow would benefit from a degree of modernisation it offers, a flexible, spacious arrangement of accommodation including a useful first-floor study/playroom or occasional fourth bedroom accessed via a spiral staircase from the utility room/lobby.

In addition, there is a substantial block paved driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles leading to an integral single garage with a spacious workshop beyond. Further practical benefits include double-glazing where specified and gas-fired central heating.

The property enjoys a particularly pleasant semi-rural location set back from this attractive tree lined lane with pleasant views of the countryside.

In full, the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, side lobby/utility room, family bathroom with separate WC, three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are generous double rooms with a spiral staircase leading to a first-floor study/playroom/occasional fourth bedroom. Integral single garage with workshop beyond.

The rear garden is a particular highlight of the property, part-divided by an impressive mature beech hedge creating two defined gardens, both of which are well-maintained with a level lawn and a number of interesting specimen trees and shrubs. Viewing is highly recommended.

Walkern

Walkern is a select and pretty village set through country lanes approximately four miles from the nearest train station in Stevenage which has fast regular trains to London Kings Cross (approx 23 minutes). Within the village there are local shops including a convenience store, renowned tea rooms, a public house, restaurants, the well-known Clarke's garage and a highly regarded infant/junior school which has an ofsted rating of "Good".

The Accommodation Comprises

Double-glazed front door with side window opening to:

Reception Hallway

Central heating thermostat, radiators, exposed brickwork, and access to the loft space. Doors to:

Lounge (4.63m x 3.68m)

Featuring an open fireplace set in a York stone surround and tiled hearth with a wooden mantel and media shelf. Accent wooden panelled wall, wall lights, radiator, and a wide double doorway opening to:

Dining Room (5.5m x 3.2m)

Featuring further accent wooden panelled walls, wall lights, and a radiator. Ample space for a dining table. Double-glazed picture window with views to the rear garden. Further eye-level window to the side elevation and double-glazed sliding patio doors opening to the terrace and gardens.

Kitchen (3.46m x 2.95m)

Fitted with a range of white base and eye-level units and drawers finished with natural stone effect worksurfaces with inset stainless-steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap extending to a peninsular breakfast bar. Tiled walls, integrated white combination oven/microwave with a single oven and an inset electric hob with space and plumbing for further kitchen appliances (freestanding appliances possibly available by separate negotiation). Sealed unit double-glazed window to the front elevation. Measurements exclude a shelved pantry, and an airing cupboard with a hot water tank and laundry shelves. Door to:

Lobby/Utility Room (6.39m x 2.25m)

Measurements include a spiral staircase rising to the first-floor study/playroom/occasional fourth-bedroom. Cupboard housing the gas-fired boiler, exposed brickwork, and ceramic floor tiles. Wooden effect base and eye-level units with an inset stainless-steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space for further kitchen appliances, and radiator. Door and window to the front elevation. Double-glazed door and side window opening to the rear garden. Door to workshop and garage.

Bathroom (1.84m x 1.7m)

Fitted with a panelled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and shower screen. Hand wash basin and tiled walls, radiator, and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.

Separate WC

Low-level WC, tiled walls, radiator and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom One (3.68m x 3.34m)

A comfortable double room. Measurements include a built-in double wardrobe with further eye-level cupboards and built-in shelving. Radiator and sealed double-glazed windows to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two (3.69m x 3.33m)

A further double room. Measurements exclude a built-in double wardrobe, radiator and sealed double-glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three (3.33m x 2.05m)

Measurements include a built-in double wardrobe, radiator and a double-glazed window to the front elevation.

Study/Playroom/Fourth Bedroom (4.8m x 4m)

Accessed via the spiral staircase from the lobby/utility room. A flexible room providing a variety of uses. Measurements exclude the eves storage cupboard extending the full-width of the room. Radiator and sealed unit double-glazed picture window to the rear elevation.

Workshop

Located to the rear of the garage with a workbench, shelving, radiator, light, and power. Door to:

Garage (5.4m x 2.63m)

A single garage with wooden up and over door. Light and power, radiator and built-in shelving. Inspection pit with steps and light.

Outside

Driveway

An extensive block paved driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles.

Front Garden

Laid predominately to lawn with flower and shrub borders enclosed by wooden panelled fencing and brick retaining decorative walls. Mature shrubs and conifer hedging with side access to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

A particular highlight of this property is the extensive rear garden. Part-divided by an impressive mature beech hedge with gated archway leading to a further garden beyond which is laid predominately to lawn, interspersed with mature flower and shrub borders. Useful brick-built garden store/shed. Pleasant views to the side towards distant countryside. Garden enclosed by wooden panelled fencing and beech hedging.

Tenure, Council Tax And EPC

The Tenure of this Property is: Freehold
The Local Authority is: East Hertfordshire
The Council Tax Band: F (£3,379 Per Year)
The EPC Rating is: Tba

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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