Lane & Bennetts are delighted to offer this chain free 1930s three double bedroom semi detached home. This property, just 7 minutes walk to the station and town, boasts 3 reception rooms and a beautiful South-facing garden.
The house sits in an enviable position, just a short stroll from the Norton Common. The front garden is framed by a pretty picket fence with border planting and a bloc paved driveway for up to three vehicles. The wide entrance hall with restored, characterful wooden floors welcomes you to the property as well as useful full height under stairs cupboard and cloakroom. The characterful lounge room offers an open fire and the advantage of a box bay window to front aspect. Double doors lead to the dining room with original fireplace housing gas fire. Doors lead into the light and spacious Orangery with double doors and windows from which to enjoy the garden. The tiled floor from the Orangery carries through to the fitted kitchen with a large rangemaster, integrated dishwasher and under counter fridge, ample cupboards and work surface space. Tucked away is a useful utility space for the washer/drier, additional undercounter fridge and a freezer and additional cupboard space.
To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, the largest of which has cleverly designed, sizeable built-in wardrobes and cupboard space and boasts a Juliet Balcony overlooking the garden. The second and third bedrooms have restored original floorboards and a fireplace to Bedroom Two and fitted wardrobes to Bedroom Three. There is a family bathroom complete with 'P' shaped bath and shower over. The large landing provides space for the pull down ladder to access the majority boarded loft, insulated and with power and light.
The vendor has lovingly maintained the large South-facing garden including a portion of the lawned area that is leased from the Heritage Foundation (92 years remaining) there is secure gated access to the side and front. The garden houses a large shed and pretty seating area for those al fresco occasions.
This property benefits from full planning permission (including LGCHF permission) to further extend, enlarging and incorporating the Orangery. (Plans available on request).
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Letchworth Garden City was conceived in the early 1900's by Ebenezer Howard as the world's first Garden City. It was designed to combine energetic town life with the beauty of the countryside. The town offers a variety of High Street stores, independent shops, restaurants and public houses together with a wide range of attractions including museums, art galleries, a four screen cinema & theatre, swimming pool, golf, tennis and leisure facilities, parks and gardens, and green open spaces literally on your doorstep, yet only 29 minutes from Kings Cross/St Pancras and just 20 minutes to Cambridge, whilst the A1(M) is a few minutes drive, and London Luton Airport 25 minutes away. The town is blessed with many highly regarded and sought after schools, including St. Nicholas C of E primary school , Highfield academy and the private schools of St. Christophers and St.Francis school for girls.
