5 bed detached house for sale

Essex Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

An imposing, three-storey five bedroom detached family home enjoying a commanding position tucked away at the end of this well-regarded cul-de-sac of similar detached homes, conveniently situated within this popular Old Town turning, just a short walk from the historic High Street and mainline railway station beyond providing fast direct trains to Kings Cross in approximately 23 minutes.

The property features a generously proportioned, contemporary arrangement of accommodation over three floors including a most impressive open-plan triple aspect kitchen/dining room featuring a comprehensive range of sleek kitchen units and quartz work surfaces with integrated appliances, the practical advantages of a separate utility room, a wide welcoming reception hallway with a spacious downstairs cloakroom/wc and a comfortable lounge overlooking the larger than average rear garden. A wide first floor landing provides a study recess whilst leading to three well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are generous double rooms with an en-suite shower room serving the double guest bedroom whilst a well-appointed family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation. The staircase continues to the second floor providing a further wide landing with an additional study recess leading to a most impressive master bedroom suite incorporating a walk-in wardrobe, a well-appointed en-suite shower room and a fifth bedroom which is currently used as a study. Further practical benefits include double glazing and gas fired central heating with underfloor heating to the whole of the ground floor whilst there is an adjoining single garage and block paved driveway providing off-road parking for up to two vehicles with the potential to create further parking to the front of the property if so required. An additional highlight of the property is the generous, well maintained rear garden approximately 80ft in length.

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Location

Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North. Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1billion Regeneration Plan. The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two Doctor’s Surgeries. In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park (truncated)

The Accommodation Comprises

Double glazed door and opaque side window opening to:

Reception Hallway (6.2m x 2.66m)

A wide welcoming reception hallway finished with grey over-sized square floor tiles, downlighters and double glazed window to the front elevation. Staircase rising to the first floor, digital central heating thermostat and oak internal doors to:

Downstairs Cloakroom/WC (1.72m x 1.47m)

Fitted with a low level wc with a concealed cistern behind wooden grain decorative panels with push button flush and vanity shelf above, hand wash basin to one side with chrome mixer tap and matching vanity cupboards below. Tiled splashbacks and continuation of floor tiles.

Kitchen/Dining Room (6.88m x 3.07m)

A fantastic open-plan kitchen/dining room benefiting from a triple aspect provided by double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations and a feature square bay window to the front elevation providing the perfect recess for a dining table. The kitchen area is defined by a comprehensive range of sleek, gloss and contrasting wooden grain effect base and eye level units and drawers extending to a peninsular breakfast bar creating a natural division to the room finished with white square edged quartz work surfaces with matching upstands and carved drainer to an inset one and half bowl sink unit with a chrome mixer tap. Under-unit, LED plinth and downlighters with a continuation of floor tiles. A range of integrated appliances to include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double oven, combination microwave and a five-ring gas hob with extractor fan above. Door to:

Utility Room (2.5m x 1.71m)

Continuation of floor tiles whilst fitted with a further range of matching units with full height utility cupboard and quartz work surface with an inset sink unit. Integrated washing machine, space for tumble dryer and double glazed door to the rear garden.

Lounge (4.76m x 4.35m)

Measurements include a useful understairs storage cupboard, downlighters, concealed wiring for wall mounted television and double glazed french doors with side windows opening to the rear garden.

First Floor Landing (7.5m x 2.44m)

Measurements include the staircase and useful study reccess with a walk-in airing cupboard with pressurised hot water system, downlighters, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Oak doors to:

Bedroom Two (3.79m x 3.57m)

A generous double room finished with stylish wooden effect flooring. Measurements include a range of built-in wardrobes with wooden grain effect part-mirrored sliding doors, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room (2.56m x 2.08m)

Fitted with a white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and wooden grain effect vanity cupboard below and a walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic fitted shower. Grey natural stone effect floor and wall tiles, chrome heated towel rail, downlighters and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom Three (3.79m x 3.79m)

A further double bedroom with a radiator and double glazed window with secondary glazed panel to the side elevation.

Bedroom Four (3.01m x 2.85m)

With a radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Family Bathroom (2.67m x 1.77m)

Fitted with a panelled bath with chrome thermostatic shower over and fitted shower screen, low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and wooden grain effect vanity cupboard below, natural stone effect floor and wall tiles, shaver point, chrome towel radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Second Floor Landing (3.81m x 3.1m)

With a second useful study recess and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the front elevation with fitted blind, downlighters, radiator and access to the loft space. Doors to:

Bedroom One (6.61m x 4.95m)

A most generous room of excellent proportions with two radiators, wall mounted air-conditioning unit, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed Velux window with fitted blind to the rear and double glazed window to the front elevation. Oak doors to:

Dressing Room (2.81m x 2.22m)

Measurements include a range of built-in open-fronted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving to either side of the room, radiator and sealed unit double glazed Velux window with fitted blind to the front elevation.

En-Suite Shower Room (2.2m x 2.18m)

Fitted with a low level wc with push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap with wooden grain effect vanity cupboards below, corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, chrome heated towel rail and natural stone effect floor and wall tiles. Downlighters, shaver point and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Five (3.46m x 3.42m)

Currently used as a further study with a wall mounted air-conditioning unit, radiator and sealed unit double glazed Velux window with secondary glazed panel and fitted blind to the rear elevation.

Outside Front

The front garden is laid predominantly to lawn interspersed by two white birch trees with a pathway extending to the storm porch and front door.

Driveway

A block paved pathway to the side of the property providing off-road parking for up to two vehicles leading to the garage.

Garage

A single garage with up and over door, power and light and personal door to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

A larger than average garden for this type of property approximately 80ft in length with a paved terrace, the garden beyond laid mainly to lawn with raised beds, enclosed by wooden panelled fencing with a useful garden store and personal door to the garage.

Agents Note

Planning permission has been granted for a single storey extension situated to the rear of the property. For further information please visit the website of Stevenage Borough Council Planning Department and search for planning reference number 22/00878/fph.

Tenure, Council Tax And EPC

The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is F.
The EPC Rating is B.

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. Money laundering regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale. 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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