New
Lodge End
Ashbrook Lane, St. Ippolyts, Hertfordshire, SG4 7PB
£1,700,000
Property Highlights
- Detached 1950s property extended to the side
- Four bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms
- Dining room, sitting room and study/playroom
- Kitchen/family room
- Wrap around gardens and patio
- Parking for up to eight cars
- Private lane and gated driveway
- Additional piece of land included
Property description
A 1950s brick under tile four bedroom detached house with a private gated driveway and a plot of approximately 1.33 acres.
The property is one of just four off Ashbrook Lane and is positioned to take advantage of far reaching countryside views. It is set back from the road with a gated driveway providing parking for up to eight cars in addition to the double garage. At the front of the property, and included in the sale, is a piece of land which is fenced and accessed via a gate. The current owners have made improvements to the property and have extended to the side. The house now has over 2,900 sq. ft. of accommodation with an entrance hall with cloakroom, a sitting room with a bay window to the side, original Parquet flooring, and an open fireplace. The sitting room has folding doors to a dining room with a bay window to the rear, and an opening into another reception room which is currently used as a study/playroom. The kitchen/family room has doors to the garden for al fresco entertaining. The first floor has four double bedrooms and three bath or shower rooms, one of which is en-suite.
Kitchen/Family Room
The kitchen is fully fitted with range of white gloss cabinets and a central island with granite work surfaces. Appliances include four ovens and an Induction hob, an Integrated dishwasher. There is a built-in sound system with speakers and downlights in the ceiling. Leading from the kitchen is a large utility area which has a storeroom and boiler room in addition to the utility room.
First Floor
The principal bedroom has been extended to the rear and has dual aspect windows and steps down to a dressing area with a range of fitted wardrobes. The main bathroom has been re-designed and has a bay window with views across the garden and countryside. It has a free standing bath, twin vanity wash basins with marble counter tops, a WC and a walk-in shower. There are three further double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, and there is also a re-fitted shower room.
Grounds
The gardens surround the house and include a wrap around patio seating and entertaining area. The rest of the garden is lawned with wild flowers, trees and shrubs, and a tree house which has power and light and views over the countryside beyond. There is a double garage and two timber storage sheds. Adjacent to the property is an additional paddock accessed via a gate. There are electric gates at the entrance and a footpath leading to countryside walks.
Situation and Schooling
The village of St Ippolyts is surrounded by rolling Hertfordshire countryside and has a primary school, general store and church. Nearby Hitchin offers a further range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and arts venues as well as a long-standing, twice-weekly, open-air market. Hitchin Swimming Centre has both outdoor and indoor pools and there are rugby, cricket, hockey, and football clubs. Hitchin Boys' and Hitchin Girls' Schools both have Ofsted outstanding status.
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