Detached house for sale in Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

*another property sold by Putterills*

A rare opportunity to purchase this substantial Edwardian detached period home occupying a glorious, mature plot approaching a quarter of an acre, yet conveniently situated within the heart of the Old Town, just a short walk to the historic High Street, New Town Centre and mainline railway station providing fast direct trains to Kings Cross in approximately 23 minutes. This spacious family home boasts three well-proportioned double bedrooms accessed from a most impressive landing with the practical advantages of a family shower room. To the ground floor, there are two elegant reception rooms and a visually impressive reception hallway complete with the original staircase and patterned quarry tiled floor. The owners recently installed a new Howdens kitchen whilst previous improvements include the addition of an entrance porch and spacious sun room situated to the rear of the property providing the perfect vantage point to take in the views of the garden. Built in 1906 "Bretby" features elegant tall ceilings throughout retaining a number of fine period features and whilst some modernisation is advisable, the property has been well maintained by the current owners and offers the perfect opportunity to a discerning buyer to personalise the accommodation to their own specification with potential to extend the property further with additional scope to convert the loft subject to the normal planning permission being granted.

The property enjoys the practical benefits of a double length garage with remote control roller door, gas central heating and double glazing whilst a long block paved driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Viewing recommended.

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

Composite front door to:

Entrance Porch (2.12m x 2.03m)

Decorative wooden panelling to the walls and ceiling, double glazed window to the rear and side elevations and an opaque double glazed door to:

Reception Hallway (3.83m x 2.18m)

A wide welcoming reception hallway providing the perfect introduction to this period home featuring the original turning staircase to the first floor with detailed wooden balustrades. Attractive patterned quarry floor tiles, coat hanging space and doors to:

Dining Room (4.46m x 3.42m)

An elegant room benefiting from a dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations, two radiators, decorative fireplace with stone hearth. Concertina double doors opening to:

Lounge (5.83m x 3.45m)

A comfortable room of excellent proportions benefiting from a dual aspect provided by a feature double glazed square bay window to the front elevation with a further double glazed window to the side. Two radiators and an open fireplace set to a natural stone surround and hearth.

Kitchen (3.6m x 3.45m)

Refitted in 2023 with a comprehensive range of Howdens light grey Shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden effect work surfaces with an inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with white porcelain tiled splashbacks laid in a brick pattern with contrasting grout. A range of integrated appliances include a stainless steel and glazed double oven, four-ring stainless steel gas hob set to a range recess with concealed extractor fan behind a decorative canopy. Integrated slimline dishwasher and a freestanding under-unit fridge and separate freezer (included in the sale price). Electric kickspace heater. Double glazed door and window opening to the rear elevation.

Side Lobby (2.6m x 2.68m)

Quarry floor tiles, eye level cupboards, space and plumbingfor a washing machine and freezer (available by separate negotiation). Door to:

Pantry (1.52m x 1.28m)

Housing the water softener and an arrangement of pantry shelving with an opaque double glazed window to the side elevation.

Inner Hallway

Wooden effect flooring and doors to:

Cloakroom/WC

Fitted with a low level wc and wall mounted hand wash basin. Wooden panelled walls and an opaque double glazed window to the side elevation.

Sun Room (4.3m x 3.96m)

Of brick-built construction interspersed with double glazed picture windows and twin double glazed french doors opening to the garden, decorative wooden panelled ceiling.

First Floor Landing (5.57m x 3.29m)

A further fine feature of the property comprising wooden panelling below a double glazed picture window to the side elevation. Radiator, walk-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with a double glazed window to the side elevation. Access to the boarded loft space with ladder and Velux window to rear elevation. Doors to:

Bedroom One (5.78m x 3.59m)

Of excellent proportions with measurements including a substantial range of built-in bedroom furniture finished with wooden grain effect doors comprising wardrobes, double bed recess with further matching cupboards above with a chest of drawers opposite.

Bedroom Two (3.73m x 3.32m)

A further well-proportioned double room with measurements including a range of built-in bedroom furniture including bedside cabinets, part-mirrored wardrobes with further eye level cupboards and matching dressing table with drawers. A vanity hand wash basin set to the corner of the room with a tiled splashback, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Three (4.59m x 3.54m)

A further spacious double room with a radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Measurements exclude a shelved cupboard.

Shower Room (2.57m x 2.55m)

"L" shaped and fitted with a four-piece suite comprising a low level wc, bidet, corner shower cubicle and a vanity hand wash basin. Tiled splashbacks, chrome towel radiator and opaque double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations.

Outside

Front Garden (19.2m x 15m)

The property is set well back from the road behind a deep frontage with mature well stocked shrubbery creating a private aspect with gated access on either side of the property to the rear garden.

Driveway

A block paved driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles leading to the garage.

Double Length Garage (6.56m x 2.3m)

With two personal doors to the side, power and light and electric remote control roller door.

Rear Garden (38m x 15.3m)

A particular highlight of the property is the most spacious well maintained rear garden laid predominantly to level lawn flanked by well stocked mature flower and shrub borders interspersed by specimen trees with further well stocked beds, enclosed by wooden panelled fencing. Tiered wooden entertaining deck to the rear of the property, paved terracing with raised decorative garden pond. Gated access to the front of the property and two personal doors to the garage.

Tenure, Council Tax And EPC

The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is to be advised.
The EPC Rating is D.

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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