Description
An Edwardian six-bedroom detached house with front and rear gardens, a double garage, and driveway parking in an elevated position, on the south side of Hitchin. Built in 1910, and with later extensions in 1971, the property has been renovated over recent years and now has over 3,700 sq. ft of versatile accommodation over four floors including a dry cellar which has a double-glazed door to the rear and a large underground water tank. Original features have been retained throughout including fireplaces and servants' bells. The ground floor has three reception rooms, a refitted kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, and cloakroom. The first floor has four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a cloakroom. The other two bedrooms are on the second floor with a newly fitted bathroom.
The driveway provides extensive off-street parking and leads to a detached double garage. Gated access leads to the rear garden which has a paved patio with a built-in barbeque. The enclosed front garden is mainly laid to lawn.
Ground Floor The entrance hall has a fireplace with a tiled surround and a wooden mantel. The sitting room and family room both have bay windows to the front and feature fireplaces. The dining room has original features and built-in cupboards, including a Welsh dresser. The dual aspect refitted kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wall and base units, and space for a table and chairs. A rear lobby provides access to the courtyard.
First and Second Floors The principal and second bedrooms both have dual aspect windows with countryside views. All bedrooms have feature fireplaces. Bedroom six has a connecting door to the principal bedroom and could be used as a dressing room. The first floor bathroom has underfloor heating, a side panel bath, a shower cubicle and twin washbasins. The WC is in an adjoining room. The second floor bathroom has a freestanding bath, double shower cubicle, WC and a vanity wash basin with a mirror over.
Outside The driveway has been laid with a driveway grid to prevent gravel from being displaced towards the bottom of the incline and sleepers have been used as retaining walls. There is also power supply providing lighting for the driveway and the potential for the installation of electric gates if desired. The garden is laid to lawn and is surrounded by hedges and trees at the front and sides.
Situation and Schooling The property is 1 mile from Hitchin town centre which has a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, theatres, gyms, and the Hitchin swimming centre which has outdoor and indoor pools. There are football, rugby, cricket and hockey clubs in the town. The property is opposite Whitehill Junior School and the town has a range of secondary schools including the boys' and girls' schools, which are both rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
