3 bedroom bungalow for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Detached three bedroom bungalow
- Extended
- Commanding corner position
- Generous, wrap around private gardens
- Beautifully presented throughout
- Offered for sale CHAIN FREE
- Highly regarded cul de sac location
- Short walk to Old Town High Street
- Driveway and garage
The Bungalow is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the historic High Street, local amenities, John Henry Newman School and the Lister Hospital with the New Town and mainline railway station beyond. Franklins Road has been long regarded as a premier location for bungalows in Stevenage and as such, opportunities to purchase in this road are extremely rare.
The bungalow has been substantially improved and previously extended transforming the bungalow into a modern, bright open-plan home of considerable style and distinction. A quality finish runs throughout the bungalow with a bespoke kitchen from Planet Furniture in Hitchin and a most impressive vaulted conservatory style extension opening from the lounge creating a contemporary open-plan feel to the living accommodation whilst enjoying views over the established private gardens. In addition there is a modern family bathroom and en-suite shower room. Further features include an extended reception hallway with feature vaulted ceiling complete with Velux windows, gas fired central heating and double glazing.
In full, the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, a most spacious fitted utility room with coats cupboard, fitted bespoke kitchen, lounge/dining room, conservatory/garden room, inner hallway leading to the modern family bathroom, three generous double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. A block paved driveway to the front of the bungalow provides ample off-road parking leading to an integral single garage. Viewing highly recommended.
Rooms
GROUNDS
The generous gardens are a particular feature of the property whilst enjoying a corner cul-de-sac position with a block paved driveway to the front of the bungalow with the front garden extending past a cobbled drift to deep well stocked borders with a mixture of Acers and fruit trees with the majority of the remaining garden laying to the rear and side of the bungalow laid predominantly to lawn interspersed by a number of mature specimen shrubs, deep borders and paved terracing whilst enjoying a private aspect with the potential to create additional vehicular access to one corner of the garden.
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
Double glazed composite front door with double glazed side window opening to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY 6.88m x 1.7m
A stunning introduction to this fantastic home with a full height vaulted ceiling, two sealed unit double glazed Velux windows to the side elevation, brushed chrome downlighters and stylish tiled flooring leading through to the inner hallway defined by cream carpeting. Glazed double doors opening through to the main living accommodation, access to part-boarded loft space with retractable loft ladder with further doors to the principal rooms. Three radiators.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 7.5m x 3.84m
A most comfortable and spacious room combining both sitting and dining areas, open to both the conservatory and the kitchen creating a modern contemporary feel to the accommodation whilst being sympathetic to the origins of the bungalow. The lounge features a white fireplace with an inset living flame gas fire set to a black granite hearth and surround with fitted cupboards to either side of the fireplace with bookshelves above. TV aerial points and ample space for dining table. Double glazed windows to the rear elevation.
CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM 4.9m x 3.76m
Featuring an impressive part-glazed vaulted ceiling with fitted blinds. Panoramic views of the rear garden with double glazed french doors opening to the grounds with full height apex double glazed windows with further fitted window blinds and brushed chrome downlighters.
KITCHEN 3.84m x 2.84m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke contrasting cream and oak base and eye level units by Planet Furniture of Hitchin complemented by a combination of granite and solid Oroko wooden work surfaces and upstands. Inset sink unit with counter mounted mixer tap. The kitchen units incorporate an illuminated butlers pantry and retractable larder and spice rack storage. Appliances include an integrated Miele dishwasher, a stainless steel Miele combination microwave oven, coffee machine, integrated fridge, a Leisure stainless steel range oven with five-ring gas hob and stainless steel extractor fan. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Fitted bookshelves to range recess with glazed splashback. Stylish ceramic tiled floor, double glazed window and door to the side elevation. Door to reception hallway.
UTILITY ROOM 3.7m x 2.72m
A generous utility room fitted with a comprehensive range of white base units and drawers complemented by wooden effect rolled edge work surfaces with an inset white one and half bowl ceramic sink unit with chrome mixer tap, stylish ceramic tiled floor, dual aspect double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations with mosaic effect tiled surrounds, radiator, space for fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
COATS CUPBOARD
Walk-in coats cupboard with continuation of ceramic tiled floor, coat hanging space and hot water cylinder. Second loft access point.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.77m x 1.68m
Fitted with a modern stylish white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with deck mounted chrome mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment with a ceiling mounted rain shower above with wall mounted chrome shower controls and fitted glazed shower screen, pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and a low level wc with chrome push button flush. Vanity mirror and downlighters. White ceramic tiled walls with contrasting mosaic border tile continuing to the shower area. Stylish oak flooring, extractor fan and radiator.
BEDROOM ONE 3.76m x 3.63m
A generous master bedroom situated at the rear of the bungalow with double glazed door and full height side windows overlooking the rear garden. Skirting radiator and reading lights. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a double length shower cubicle with fitted chrome power shower with porcelain tiling, stylish oak flooring, low level wc and a pedestal hand wash basin, porcelain tiled splashback, fitted vanity cupboards, downlighters, chrome heated towel rail and double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 3.63m x 3.4m
A further generous double bedroom with radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM THREE 4.78m x 2.62m
Currently used as a study with double glazed French doors opening to the side and rear garden with wooden effect flooring, telephone point, feature floor to ceiling contemporary style radiator, walk-in shelved cupboard with power and light with access to additional loft space.
OUTSIDE
The property enjoys a commanding corner position set behind a wide block paved frontage providing off-road parking for several vehicles with a well stocked landscaped front garden.
GARAGE
Part-integrated garage with up and over door, power and light, personal door to the side.
FRONT GARDEN
The property enjoys the benefit of a landscaped front garden with feature limestone paved teracing with a cobbled border to the front with a specimen mature Acer and limestone rockery. Further deep well stocked border runs the full width of the plot planted with a variety of Acers, fruit trees and flowering bulbs.
REAR GARDEN
The well maintained gardens extend to both the rear and side of the bungalow laid predominantly to lawn enclosed by feature brick retaining walls and pillars with curved wooden fencing and mature screening to the rear. Limestone paved wrap-around terracing with steps to the lawn and flanked by well-stocked curved shrub borders. Two wooden garden sheds. Gated access to either side of the bungalow with potential to create further additional hardstanding/vehicle storage to one cornerif so required. Outside tap to both the front and rear of the bungalow and several outside power points.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this property is FREEHOLD.
The Council Tax Band is F. The amount payable for the year 2024-25 is £3143.13.
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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