8 Brand Street
Hitchin
Herts
SG5 1HX
Available for sale for the first time since construction a rare opportunity to acquire a CHAIN FREE detached house on a substantial south facing 0.352 acre (0.142 hectares) plot located in the sought after SG4 9 postcode area. With huge scope to extend and remodel (subject to the relevant consents) this unique property really does offer an increasingly limited chance to create the home of your dreams in an enviable location.
Built in 1961 with its beautiful original crittall windows and doors giving a really light and airy feel the view to the rear across the gardens is breath taking. Set back from the road with a secluded large driveway providing off street parking for approximately four cars the property is very well placed for outstanding and good schools for all ages, the vibrant and historic town centre with many amenities and shops as well as being only 0.6 miles to the mainline train station.
VIEWINGS COMMENCE WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2024. To be fair to all parties and due to extensive pre marketing interest we are inviting offers by 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH 2024. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all this lovely home has to offer.
Please note that the property will be sold with an overage clause stating that should the land be used as access to future developments on neighbouring land and/or to provide access to more than one residential dwelling on the subject site then a figure equal to 25% of the increase in value will be due to the current vendor and her successors.
Entrance door opening to:-
Radiator. Wooden floor. Staircase to first floor with large cupboard beneath. Window to front. Glazed doors to Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Door to Cloakroom.
2.39m max x 1.57m max (7'10" max x 5'2" max)L-shaped. Fitted with a white suite comprising low level W.C and wall mounted washbasin. Radiator. Window to front.
4.85m into alcoves x 4.22m (15'11" into alcoves xTwo radiators. Yorkstone fireplace and hearth with fitted electric coal effect fire (not tested). Coved ceiling. Window to front and rear.
3.48m x 3.18m (11'5" x 10'5")Radiator. Coved ceiling. Window and door to rear. Glazed door to Kitchen.
4.22m max x 3.00m max (13'10" max x 9'10" max)Irregular shaped room - max measurements plus door recess. Fitted with a range of floorstanidng and wall mounted storage units with drawers. Rolled edge worksurfaces. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Breakfast bar. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for low level fridge. Space for low level freezer. Integrated NEFF oven and separate grill (not tested). Integrated Creda electric hob (not tested) with Elica extractor over (not tested). Part tiled walls. Tiled floor. Radiator. Windows to front and rear. Door to side passageway. Door to Pantry
1.12m x 1.04m (3'8" x 3'5")Open shelving. Window to side.
Large storage cupboard 6'3" x 2'11". Further shelved storage cupboard with locker cupboard over. Airing cupboard with linen shelving and hot water cylinder (not tested). Loft access hatch. Two windows to front. Doors to all rooms.
4.27m x 3.38m max (14'0" x 11'1" max)Radiator. Built-in wardrobes with locker cupboards over. Windows to front and rear.
3.71m x 3.28m (12'2" x 10'9")Radiator. Built-in wardrobes with locker cupboards over. Window to rear.
3.68m x 2.41m (12'1" x 7'11" )Plus large entrance recess. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes with locker cupboards over. Window to rear.
2.41m x 2.16m (7'11" x 7'1")Fitted with a coloured suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap shower attachment over and pedestal washbasin. Tiled walls. Tiled floor. Heated towel radiator. Window to side.
1.63m x 0.89m (5'4" x 2'11")Fitted with a white low level W.C. Window to front.
Gravelled driveway providing off-street parking for several cars and access to the Garage and covered side passageway The remaining front garden is laid to lawn with borders and hedge screening to boundary. Gated access to both sides of the house to the rear garden. Outside lighting.
Window and door to driveway at the front. Doors to Boiler Room, Garage and Store. Open to rear garden.
1.47m max x 1.04m (4'10" max x 3'5")Floorstanding Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler (not tested). Gas and electricity meters. Fuse box (not tested).
5.51m x 2.90m (18'1" x 9'6")Large garage with double doors opening to the front. Window to side.
Not inspected. Shuttered window to side.
2.79m x 1.68m overall (9'2" x 5'6" overall)L-shaped, plus large shelved recess 4'0" x 2'1". Workbench. Window to side.
Established South facing rear garden extending to approx 0.352 acre (0.142 hectares). Patio area immediately adjoining the rear of the house with timber pergola over. Steps lead up to an extensive lawn with sweeping pathways and established flower and shrub borders. A variety of mature trees including a large apple tree. Timber garden shed. Greenhouse. Timber summerhouse with small patio in front. Compost area screened by conifers. Enclosed by hedge screening and panelled fencing. Gated access to Riddy Lane. Gated pathways to both sides of the house provide access to the front.
Please note that the floor plans are not to scale and are intended for illustrative purposes only. Any dimensions given are approximate. Therefore the accuracy of the floor plans cannot be guaranteed.
We are advised that the Council Tax Band for this property is Band G. This information was obtained from the Valuation Office Agency - Council Tax Valuation List displayed on the Internet.
Approx ................sqm. Please note that this measurement has been taken from the EPC, and may not include any unheated areas (e.g. conservatory, integral garage etc).
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All mains services are understood to be installed and connected. Please note that Norgans have not tested any services or appliances connected or installed at this property.
All offers must be received in writing in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the property address and must be received by 12 noon, Wednesday 6th March 2024.
All offers must state an exact amount in pounds sterling and offers such as "£1 more than any other offer" will not be considered. Prospective purchasers are permitted to submit one or more offers on the property. The Vendors are not bound by this Informal Tender and the sale of the property to any prospective purchaser is not legally binding until an exchange of contracts has taken place. Any costs incurred by disappointed purchasers will not be refunded. The sale of this property by Informal Tender does not restrict the Vendor from considering any pre-tender offers or from withdrawing the property from the Tender process prior to the Tender date.
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