Description
A modern detached house with an enclosed rear garden and driveway parking located in the SG4 9 postcode area within walking distance of Hitchin town centre. This four/five bedroom house was built in the 1970s and has been improved by the current owners. There is approximately 1,527 sq. ft. of accommodation over two floors.
On the ground floor there is a sitting room, a kitchen/dining room and a newly fitted utility/shower room which has fitted cabinets housing the washer/dryer, a walk in shower cubicle, a low level WC and a washbasin. The former garage has been converted into additional accommodation and is currently used as a fifth bedroom, but could alternatively be used as a second sitting room or home office.
The first floor has four double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom. The driveway has parking for three cars. Gated access at the side of the house leads to the rear garden which has a block paved patio seating area and the rest is laid to lawn with fenced boundaries.
Ground Floor The entrance hall has a window to the side and understairs storage cupboards. The sitting room has wooden style flooring, and a feature fireplace with built-in cabinets and shelving in the chimney recesses. The kitchen/dining room has been fitted with grey gloss cabinets and Quartz upstands and countertops incorporating a double sink. Integrated appliances include an induction hob, two ovens, combi oven, a coffee machine and a dishwasher, freezer and there is space for an American style fridge/freezer. The dining area has a bay with full height windows and a door to the garden.
First Floor The first floor landing has a window to the front and access to the four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes spanning one wall, and a window to the front. The four piece family bathroom is fully tiled and has a bath with a shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle, a wash basin and a low level WC. There are downlights and a towel heater.
Situation and Schooling Hitchin has range of amenities with markets, independent cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, a swimming pool, and the Queen Mother Theatre. There are events throughout the year, and sports clubs: football, rugby, cycling, tennis, badminton, fencing and running. The station has trains to London and Cambridge. There are outstanding primary schools in Hitchin and secondary schooling at Hitchin Girls' School, Hitchin Boys' School (both rated outstanding by Ofsted) and The Priory School (rated as good).
