Property Details
Property Insight:
This distinctive family home is located in one of Hitchin’s highly regarded postcodes, a short walk from nearby schools and the town centre. Upon entering the property and its opulent entrance hall, it’s immediately apparent that this home has been well-maintained and cared for and that it offers an impressive amount of versatile living space.
The downstairs provides all the space you need for busy family life. As you enter, there is a large 22’ sitting room on your right, featuring a fireplace and a beautiful leaded double glazed bay window, which floods the room with natural light. It’s a superb space for relaxing and spending time together as a family, with plenty of room for large comfy sofas. There are double doors leading to the dining room, adding to this home’s appeal as an entertaining space.
The kitchen is sure to impress and perfect for those who love to cook - featuring sleek white units, a kitchen island, granite worktops and integrated Miele appliances with a Fisher & Paykel hood. The large kitchen window brings in plenty of light and there’s also a door to the garden as well as one to the dining room. It’s a great room to sit and enjoy breakfast at the island with the sun streaming in, or an informal supper with friends. And if you enjoy your cooking and entertaining, this home has even more in store in the form of a garden kitchen (more of that to come). The dining room is set up as a more formal entertaining space, ideal for special family occasions, with French doors leading to the garden.
Also, located on the ground floor is a double bedroom with bay window that could also be used as a home office, playroom or perhaps a snug or craft room – there are numerous possibilities for this versatile space. Located between the ground floor bedroom and kitchen is a modern shower room with WC.
Upstairs are two generously sized double bedrooms and a further single bedroom. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes as well as its own dressing room, so it’s perfect for if you have an extensive wardrobe. The second bedroom also benefits from fitted wardrobes, providing excellent storage space. The single bedroom would also make a great study or nursery. The family bathroom has sleek modern cabinetry, marble effect tiling and features a full-size spa bath as well as a bidet. The property features deep eaves running along the first floor and a loft, offering excellent built-in storage solutions and maximising space efficiency.
Outside, the back garden measures 65’ x 37’ and benefits from a Southerly aspect, is well-established and features mature trees and shrubs, a lawn area (which is perfect for young children), as well as a large sunken patio area that makes an ideal entertaining space during the summer months. But the most unexpected addition to the garden area is a fabulous garden kitchen which rivals the main kitchen! Located in an outbuilding alongside a handy utility, this fully equipped modern kitchen features a double sink, integrated Miele double ovens, cooker hood and induction hob, making outside entertaining a breeze. The walled front garden has a well-maintained lawn and borders, and the property has a driveway for off-street parking.
Looking for a large, flexible property in a desirable location and also love entertaining? Then this impressive family home should be high on your list.
Location:
Hitchin often features as one of the best places to live in the UK and offers a wide selection of excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship. Hitchin is on the London Kings Cross east coast mainline and the fastest service to London Kings Cross takes just 28 minutes, to Cambridge takes 33 minutes and Peterborough, 38 minutes.
As well as highly active local property market, Hitchin is an affluent area and is a commuter town. Therefore, house prices hold up comparatively well during turbulent times and thrive when the market is stronger.
If you aren’t familiar with Hitchin, we recommend spending a day or more here to enjoy all that this wonderful town has to offer.
These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances. All measurements are approximate.
