Detached house for sale in Mathews Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

An imposing five bedroom detached family home occupying a commanding position on the corner of Chancellors Road and Mathews Close, benefiting further from substantial wrap-around part-walled gardens with a detached double garage and double width driveway providing off-road parking for at least four vehicles. This attractive, deceptively spacious family home boasts four reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms whilst offered for sale chain free.

The accommodation comprises an "L" shaped reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, a comfortable well-proportioned lounge, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, first floor landing leading to five bedrooms with the master bedroom featuring a range of built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom and a guest bedroom with further built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation. The property benefits further from gas fired central heating, sealed unit double glazed with far reaching distant views to paddocks and the Spire of St Nicholas Church to the rear.

Chancellors Park is one of the Old Town's most prestigious sought-after locations, conveniently situated within walking distance of Lister Hospital and the Historic Old Town High Street with the mainline railway station beyond providing fast direct links to Kings Cross in approximately 23 minutes. Whilst the property would benefit from a degree of modernisation, it is well presented throughout and represents an ideal opportunity for the buyer to personalise the property to their own specification. 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

Sealed unit double glazed hardwood front door opening to:

Reception Hallway (4.25m x 3.44m)

A well-proportioned "L" shaped reception hallway featuring an attractive turning staircase rising to the first floor with feature sealed unit double glazed arched window from the half landing to the front elevation. Stylish wooden flooring, useful understairs storage cupboard, radiator, further double coats cupboard, alarm control panel, glazed double doors opening to the lounge with further doors to:

Downstairs Cloakroom/WC

Continuation of wooden flooring. Fitted with a low level wc, wall mounted hand wash basin, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.

Lounge (5.37m x 3.95m)

A most comfortable room of excellent proportions situated to the rear of the property with double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the substantial rear garden. A focal point created by a marble fireplace with an inset living flame gas fire. Two radiators.

Family Room (3.93m x 2.9m)

Measurements exclude a feature sealed unit double glazed bay window to the front elevation. Continuation of wooden flooring and radiator.

Dining Room (3.42m x 2.25m)

Measurements taken into the door recess, continuation of wooden flooring, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.

Study (3.44m x 2.83m)

Continuation of wooden flooring, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (3.43m x 309m)

Fitted with a range of wooden base and eye level units and drawers with natural stone effect work surfaces and an inset acrylic one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated white double oven with a stainless steel four-ring gas hob with extractor canopy above, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer with space for a breakfast table. White tiled splashbacks, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation. Door to:

Utility Room (3.44m x 1.59m)

Fitted with a matching wooden base unit with rolled edge work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. White tiled splashbacks, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation and door to the side.

First Floor Landing

Airing cupboard with hot water tank, laundry shelves and further shelved storage cupboard, access to the loft space and doors to:

Bedroom One (3.96m x 3.42m)

Measurements exclude twin built-in double wardrobes, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation and door to:

En-Suite Bathroom (2.3m x 1.3m)

Fitted with a modern white four-piece suite comprising a low level wc, wooden panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal hand wash basin with chrome taps and shower recess with walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Tiled splashbacks, radiator, shelved recess and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two (3.94m x 3.59m)

A further generous double room with measurements excluding twin built-in double wardrobes, radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room (2.28m x 1.3m)

Measurements taken into the shower recess. Fitted with a pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc and walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower and tiled splashbacks.

Bedroom Three (3.5m x 2.96m)

Radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation with views over the rear garden to paddocks beyond.

Bedroom Four (3.5m x 2.46m)

Radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation with views over the rear garden to paddocks beyond.

Bedroom Five (3.47m x 1.97m)

Radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.

Family Bathroom (2.29m x 1.96m)

Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a wooden panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin with chrome taps, radiator, tiled splashbacks and sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.

Outside

The property occupies a commanding corner position set back behind attractive decorative brick walls and pillars interspersed by wrought iron railings.

Front Garden

Laid to lawn interspersed by clipped mature shrubs with a pathway extending to the storm porch and front door with gated access to the side and rear gardens.

Double Garage (5.41m x 5.08m)

Detached double garage with two electric remote up and over doors, power and light, eaves storage space and a personal door to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

A further highlight of the property is the larger than average rear garden, part-walled by a combination of attractive stone capped brick pillars interspersed by wrought iron railings and boundary walls whilst laid predominantly to lawn flanked by shrub borders. Wooden shed, greenhouse, paved terrace to the side of the property, sun awning and gated access to the front.

Driveway

A curved double width block paved driveway in front of the detached garage providing off-road parking for at least four vehicles.

Tenure, Council Tax And EPC

The Tenure of this property is freehold.
The Council Tax Band is G. The amount payable for the year 2023-24 is £3459.90.
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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