Description
An architect designed three/four bedroom detached house on a 0.33 acres plot in the centre of Hitchin, for sale by informal tender with all bids to be received by Tuesday 13th August 2024 at 12.00 Noon. The property was built in 1985 to the specification of a local artist who created a nearly 34 ft. long studio on the first floor which could alternatively be used as a bedroom. There is currently approximately 1,917sq. ft. of accommodation which includes a sitting room, study, conservatory, kitchen, and utility room. There are two first floor bedrooms with a bathroom and cloakroom, and a ground floor bedroom and cloakroom.
There is parking for up to eight cars with potential to create more parking if required, and there are two garages, one of which was designed so that it could have a window to the rear and become an extension to the ground floor rooms if desired.
The property is at the end of Whinbush Grove which has a row of coloured cottages and is about 0.5 miles from both the station and the town centre.
For Sale by informal tender with all bids to be received by Tuesday 13th August 2024 at 12.00 Noon.
Ground Floor The entrance hall has stairs to the first floor, and tiled flooring which continues into the kitchen and conservatory. The dual aspect sitting room has an open fireplace with a slate hearth, and doors to the conservatory and the study which has built-in shelves and a window to side. The kitchen has fitted units and a sink, and the adjoining utility room has the gas fired boiler and an airing cupboard with hot water tank.
First Floor The studio has Velux windows to the front and windows to the rear. It is 33 ft 10 in length and could be converted into a principal bedroom suite. The studio and bedroom two both have doors to a balcony with space for seating and views over the rear garden. Bedroom two has a walk in wardrobe, and bedroom three has built-in storage. The bathroom has a bath, a separate shower cubicle and a washbasin and there is also a first floor two piece cloakroom.
Situation and Schooling The town of Hitchin has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. There is also an open air market every Tuesday and Saturday, which have been taking place for over 500 years. The Queen Mother theatre is a purpose built venue with a programme of professional and amateur productions. The Hitchin swimming centre has outdoor and indoor pools for year round use. The town has a range of schools, including Hitchin Boys' School and Hitchin Girls' School, both rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.
