Description
A modern extended four bedroom detached house on an elevated corner plot on Benslow Lane less than 10 minutes' walk from the mainline station. The house which was built in 1961 has been extended to incorporate the rear garage which is now a two story extension adding a library with built in bookcases, cloakroom, utility room and the principal bedroom suite. The house has been modernised throughout by the vendors with a refitted Planet Kitchen and two en suites added. The property now has approximately 1,850 sq. ft. of accommodation which includes four double bedrooms, two en suite shower rooms and a main bathroom. On the ground floor there are three reception rooms and a refitted kitchen/breakfast room.
The property is accessed via electric gates to a drive which provides parking for four cars. The private garden wraps around the house and is surrounded by a combination of mature hedging, fencing and walls.
Ground Floor The hall leads into a dining room with a study area under the stairs and double doors to the side. The dual aspect sitting room has wooden flooring, and an open fireplace. The Planet kitchen/breakfast room has triple ovens, an island with an electric hob and curved breakfast bar, an integrated fridge, wine storage shelves, a drinks fridge, built-in breakfast seating and underfloor heating which continues into the study. The utility room has a sink and plumbing for white goods.
First Floor Both the principal bedroom and bedroom two have walk-in wardrobes and en suite shower rooms with Velux windows. There are two further double bedrooms and the main bathroom suite which has a vanity washbasin, a WC, a side panelled bath and a Velux window. Bedroom four has a vanity wash basin.
Gardens A block paved patio at the rear is accessed via doors from the garden room/study and has steps down to the garden which has been laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs interspersed. There are raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and a garden shed. There is block paved path to the front door and a large storage shed at the side of the house.
Situation and Schooling Hitchin has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. The town has a range of schools including the boys' and girls' schools, which are both rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Hitchin train station is just 0.45 miles from the property. The Hitchin swimming centre has outdoor and indoor pools allowing year round swimming.
