39 The Avenue

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RQ

Asking Price

£1,250,000

Property Highlights

Four bedroom early 20th-century house
Two reception rooms
Kitchen/breakfast room with pantry
Utility and outside store
Located in a conservation area retaining original features
Corner plot of approximately 0.13 acres
Potential for extension subject to planning
Garage and parking

Property description

An Edwardian brick under slate, four bedroom semi-detached house on The Avenue with a garage, off street parking, on a corner plot with space at the side for potential extension.

This double bay-fronted house is situated on a triangular plot of approximately 0.13 acre, with approximately 1,525 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged over two floors. This includes, an entrance hall with a cloakroom and a staircase to the first floor landing accessing the four bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the ground floor there are two reception rooms: the sitting/dining room and family room, and a kitchen/breakfast room. At the rear there are also a lobby, a utility room, and a store shed. At the side is a brick-built garage with parking in front. The front garden has a low brick wall surround with pillars and a path to the front door. The rear garden has a paved patio area and storage sheds. The garden is laid to lawn and is enclosed with a side gate leading to The Avenue. The property is conveniently situated approximately 9 minutes’ walk from Hitchin Station, 15 minutes’ walk from the High Street. and centrally located for Hitchin Girls' and Hitchin Boys' Schools.

Ground Floor

Approached via the original front door with a decorative panel above, the entrance hall has doors to all ground floor rooms and the cloakroom. The sitting area has a gas fire, bay sash windows at the front, and double casement doors from the dining area open to the garden and picture rails. The kitchen/breakfast room has a fireplace and mantel with an inset gas fire and original fireside cupboards; there is also a walk-in pantry. The kitchen has built-in units with a door to the rear lobby. The family room has an original fireplace with a gas fire, picture rails and a sash bay window.

First Floor

Accessed from the first floor landing, the over 14 ft by nearly 13 ft. principal bedroom has two windows overlooking the front, an Edwardian fireplace and picture rails and original fireplace. Bedroom two,13 ft. by nearly 12 ft., also faces the front and has a built-in airing cupboard and picture rails. Bedrooms three and four both have original fireplaces and built-in cupboards. The partially tiled four piece bathroom has a window to the rear and includes a high-level W.C., a bidet, and built in cupboard.

Situation and Schooling

Hitchin has a variety of shops, public houses, and restaurants. Hitchin Swimming Centre has outdoor and indoor pools allowing year-round swimming. The town has a range of schools including the Boys' and Girls' schools which are both rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Kingshott School prep school is approximately 1 mile from The Avenue, and Hitchin railway station is less than 0.5 miles from the property.

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