Detached house for sale in Glebe View, Walkern, Hertfordshire SG2

An imposing Georgian style five bedroom detached family home set behind grey rendered elevations under a clay tiled roof, offering a tremendous most spacious arrangement of flexible accommodation over three floors. Designed and built in a period style, this attractive home features well-proportioned rooms with tall, elegant ceilings and ornate cornicing complemented by UPVC double glazed sash windows. The property benefits further from the added security of electric automated gates and a detached double garage, ample parking for several vehicles and a private plot with glorious views over the surrounding countryside.

The accommodation comprising an imposing reception hallway, a most comfortable well-proportioned sitting room with feature fireplace, open-plan kitchen/dining room of excellent proportions featuring a stylish range of Wren units, composite counter tops and a gas fired Aga. Separate utility room, rear lobby/boot room, downstairs cloakroom/wc, a most impressive first floor spacious landing providing access to a generous master bedroom suite comprising a bedroom area, dressing room with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms to the first floor and a family bathroom, whilst the second floor landing provides access to two further double bedrooms and a shower room.

The owners have added a bar and covered entertaining space tucked away behind the garage providing an excellent vantage point to take in the surrounding views. Viewing highly recommended.

Location

Walkern is a select and pretty village set through country lanes approximately four miles from the nearest train station in Stevenage which has fast regular trains to London Kings Cross (approx 23 minutes). Within the village there are local shops including a convenience store, renowned tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and a highly regarded infant/junior school which has an ofsted rating of "Good"

The Accommodation Comprises

Storm porch with panelled front door with fanlight window above opening to:

Reception Hallway (4.14m x 2.24m)

A grand, wide welcoming reception hallway of excellent proportions featuring a tall ceiling finished with ornate cornicing, black and white period style tiled floor, grey tubular radiator, staircase rising to the first floor, double width coats cupboard and glazed double doors to both the sitting room and dining room with further doors to:

Downstairs Cloakroom / WC

Fitted with a low level wc and a wall mounted hand wash basin, continuation of black and white period style tiled floor, single panelled radiator and extractor fan.

Sitting Room (7.85m x 3.78m)

A most comfortable room of excellent proportions featuring continuation a tall ceiling finished with deep cornicing complemented further by three plaster ceiling roses and stylish oak flooring. Substantial cream limestone fireplace creates a focal point to the room with an inset living flame gas fire and stone hearth, TV and phone points, three radiators, double glazed sash window to the front elevation and double glazed french windows with side sashes opening to the rear garden.

Kitchen/Dining Room (7.82m x 3.76m)

The original separate kitchen and dining room have been combined and refitted into an impressive open plan room of excellent proportions. The kitchen area is defined by a comprehensive range of dove grey base and eye level units and drawers by Wren finished with composite deep counter tops with glazed splashbacks extending to a peninsular breakfast bar with an inset sink unit with mixer tap. Impressive dark blue gas fired Aga with multiple ovens and polished steel insulated covers, simmering and boiling plates with a separate integrated double oven, gas hob and extractor fan providing alternative cooking solutions for the summer months. Integrated dishwasher and full height larder fridge. Stylish oak flooring, feature accent wall finished with brick facing tiles, downlighters, concealed lighting behind deep cornicing, space for dining table, double glazed french doors with side sashes opening to the rear garden and double glazed sash window to the front elevation. (truncated)

Utility Room (2.23m x 1.8m)

Matching base and eye level units with square edged work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and cupboard for washing machine and tumble dryer and recess housing freezer (included in sale price). Continuation of oak flooring, glazed splashbacks, under-stairs storage cupboard and double glazed door opening to:

Rear Lobby / Boot Room (2.24m x 1.8m)

With UPVC double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations with UPVC double glazed door opening to the garden. Sltae tiled floor and wall mounted gas fired boiler.

First Floor Landing (5.93m x 2.23m)

Measurements include the staircase. An imposing and substantial first floor landing with ample seting or study space with a double glazed sash window to the front elevation, radiator, deep ornate cornicing, staircase continuing to the second floor, archway beyond with storage cupboard and double doors to:

Master Bedroom Suite

Bedroom Area (5.2m x 3.8m)

TV point, two radiators, ornate ceiling cornicing, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed sash window to the front elevation. Archway to:

Dressing Room (2.97m x 2.51m)

Measurements include a substantial range of built-in wardrobes, ornate ceiling cornicing, radiator and double glazed sash window to the rear elevation with countryside views. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom (2.86m x 1.73m)

Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled corner bath with antique style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin. Double length shower cubicle with fitted shower. Wooden effect ceramic tiled floor with tiled walls to half height, white heated towel rail, downlighters, shaver point, extractor fan and double glazed sash window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two (3.81m x 2.9m)

Measurements include a built-in double wardrobe, radiator, ornate ceiling cornicing and double glazed sash window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three (3.8m x 2.5m)

Measurements exclude a built-in single wardrobe, radiator, ornate ceiling cornicing and sealed unit double glazed sash window to the rear elevation.

Family Bathroom (2.82m x 2.29m)

Fitted with a wooden effect ceramic tiled panelled bath with antique style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc and a vanity hand wash basin set to a white counter top with vanity cupboard below, continuation of wooden effect ceramic tiled flooring, white tiled walls to half height, white towel rail, shaver point, downlighters, extractor fan, cupboard housing boilermate hot water system and double glazed sash window to the side elevation.

Second Floor Landing

Access to remaining loft space, double glazed Velux window to the rear elevation and doors to:

Bedroom Four (6.2m x 3.87m)

A generous bedroom with measurements excluding two eaves storage cupboards, two radiators and double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations.

Bedroom Five (6.2m x 3.84m)

A further generous double bedroom with measurements excluding two eaves storage cupboards, two radiators and double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations.

Shower Room (2.25m x 1.87m)

Fitted with a white suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin and a double shower cubicle with fitted shower, wooden effect ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, shaver point, downlighters, extractor fan and natural stone effect tiled walls to half height.

Outside Front

The property is situated in the corner of this popular cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the Village of Walkern, set behind a front garden laid to lawn with pathway to the front door, remote electric automated gates to the side of the property providing access to the driveway, garage and further lawned front garden.

Driveway

Substantial parking for several vehicles extending to the side of the double garage.

Detached Double Garage

Electric roller remote door, eaves storage space, power and light, personal door to the garden.

Rear Garden

Substantial curved patio with level lawn beyond with well stocked flower and shrub borders, ranch style fencing to the rear providing a glorious open view across private grass paddocks.

Garden Room/Bar

Situated behind the garage providing delightful views, of wooden construction with a cover seating area with serving hatch to bar - perfect for entertaining.

Tenure, EPC And Council Tax

The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is G and the amount payable for the year 2024/25 is £3,622.73.
The EPC Rating is C.

Viewing Informaton

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.