Shephall Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8DH

A substantial period home believed to be designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built in 1928 whilst occupying a secluded position set back behind a medieval tree-lined lane leading to Shephalbury Park on the southern side of the Town. This deceptively spacious three/four bedroom home has been extended to provide a versatile arrangement of accommodation with highlights including a most impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room of tremendous proportions finished with a comprehensive range of sleek modern units complemented by two kitchen islands. Further highlights include a most comfortable spacious sitting room with the added flexibility of a ground floor fourth double bedroom with feature wood burning stove.

Further practical benefits include UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating whilst a wide deep frontage provides off-road parking for several vehicles with the convenience of an electric car charging point.

The rear garden is a further highlight of excellent proportions whilst enjoying a private aspect. In full the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, inner hallway, utility room, kitchen, family/dining room, sitting room, ground floor fourth bedroom, first floor landing leading to three further bedrooms, all of which are double rooms with the master bedroom featuring a comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture and a modern fitted en-suite shower room with a four-piece family bathroom. Viewing highly recommended.

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 UPVC double glazed front door opening to:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY Ceramic tiled floor, coat hanging space, radiator, staircase rising to the first floor, door to the ground floor fourth bedroom/reception room. Doorway to:

KITCHEN/FAMILY/DINING ROOM 8.86m x 7.6m (Measurements taken into recess). The heart of the home is this fantastic open-plan visually impressive kitchen/family/dining room promoting a contemporary open-plan feel to the ground floor accommodation with the kitchen area defined by a comprehensive range of modern sleek curved soft self-closing handleless cream gloss base and eye level units and drawers finished with solid oak wooden butchers block curved counter tops with an inset white ceramic sink unit with mixer tap. Two kitchen islands, the smaller of which is movable, the second island being in a fixed position with a further range of curved corner cabinets finished with a deep matching wooden block counter top extending to a breakfast bar with wine storage below. Two integrated stainless steel digital ovens with a stainless steel six-ring gas hob above with a flush fitting motorised downdraft lift cooker hood and pop-up plug sockets. Further integrated appliances include a dishwasher, two full height fridges (truncated)

INNER HALLWAY Continuation of ceramic floor tiles and doors to:

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/WC Fitted with a low level wc and a wall mounted hand wash basin, continuation of ceramic floor tiles, double glazed window to the front elevation.

UTILITY ROOM 3.84 x 1.67 - Fitted with beech effect gloss units with an inset stainless steel circular sink unit with mixer tap, wall mounted gas fired boiler, continuation of ceramic floor tiles and double glazed door opening to the rear garden.

SITTING ROOM 6.12 x 4.79 - A most comfortable room of excellent proportions featuring an attractive fire surround with a detailed open hearth. Double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden, further double glazed window to the front elevation and two floor to ceiling contemporary style radiators.

FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR 4.85 x 3.34 - An additional, versatile reception room offering a variety of potential uses including a ground floor fourth double bedroom with a feature fireplace and wood burning stove with a stone mantle and hearth. Radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 5.00 x 4.79 + door recess - (Measurements include the en-suite shower room). A spacious master bedroom fitted with a comprehensive range of furniture including wardrobes, bedside cabinets with shelves over, dressing table and chest of drawers with eye level cupboards above the double bed recess. Access to the boarded loft space, downlighters, double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a double width walk-in shower cubicle with dual valve rain shower, low level wc with a concealed cistern behind grey panels with a seamless white vanity shelf and hand wash basin with a glazed and chrome counter-mounted mixer tap. Matching vanity cupboard below with matching bedroom cabinet with vanity mirror, porcelain floor and wall tiles, grey heated towel radiator, extractor fan and sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 4.89 x 3.34 - A further spacious double bedroom with double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations, two radiators with measurements excluding two built-in wardrobe recesses.

BEDROOM THREE 3.57 x 2.74 - A further double room with a radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Measurements exclude the built-in wardrobe.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.29 x 3.65 - Re-fitted with a traditional white four-piece suite comprising a freestanding roll top bath with claw feet and an antique style brushed copper mixer tap and shower attachment. low level wc, circular hand wash basin set to an oak vanity unit with brushed brass mixer tap and shelves below. A double walk in shower cubicle with black dual valve rain shower, black tiled splashbacks and patterned tiled effect cushioned flooring, black vertical towel rail and downlighters. Shelved cupboard with an airing cupboard with hot water tank and laundry shelves. Sealed unit double glazed Velux window to the front elevation.

OUTSIDE CCTV security system with two cameras at the front and rear of the property.

DRIVEWAY The property is set back from the tree-lined lane behind a substantial frontage providing off-road parking for several vehicles approached via attractive brick pillars with wrought iron gates. Outside tap and outside power sockets. Perimeter shrub borders with boundary hedging and picket fencing. Gated access to the side of the property leading to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN A generous, cottage style rear garden enjoying a private aspect laid to predominantly to lawn with a two-tiered paved terrace interspersed with well stocked flower and shrub borders. Garden enclosed by wooden panelled fencing and boundary hedging. Handcrafted timber greenhouse - 6ft x 5ft and garden shed 6ft x 4ft. Further outside power sockets, tap and lighting. Gated access to the front.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC The Tenure of this property is: Freehold The Local Authority is: Stevenage The Council Tax Band is D (£2,392 for 2026/2027 The EPC Rating is: Band 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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