Sollershott 30 Sollershott West, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3PX An elegant Edwardian detached house less than a mile from Letchworth station

Reception w sitting w w w family room w /breakfast room w w w w master with en suite bath/shower room w 4 further first w and separate shower room w 3 second floor bedrooms and shower room w mature gardens In all 0.50 acres w EPC=E

Letchworth station 0.7 miles (London Kings Cross from 29 mins), A1(M) J9 1.9 miles, Hitchin 3.6 miles, Cambridge 24.1 miles, London Luton Airport 12.5 miles, Stansted Airport 27.7 miles Description Approaching 4,000 sq ft of living space set over 3 , Sollershott House is a handsome Edwardian built in 1908, that gives a gentle ‘nod’ to the Arts & Crafts Movement. Sitting in gardens of half an acre, the house is well screened on all sides and feels very private and peaceful, yet is less than a mile to the mainline train station and town shops. You enter the house by an enclosed with quarry tiles and built-in storage cupboards. You then step into a large inner , which has an elegant symmetry with a central staircase leading up to the first floor. With original panelled furnished with original brass handles, picture rails, and traditional lattice , the house, deservedly, is within the conservation area which is protected by the Heritage . At the front of the house is an elegant sitting room with open and two bay windows overlooking the front and side gardens. On the opposite side of the house, is the spacious dining room, featuring a robust brick fireplace, typical of the era. This room has a practical serving hatch through to the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room is charming with painted cabinets and a 2-oven gas fired Aga, which provides all the hot water for the property. A barn-style leads into a large utility room, home to the central heating boiler, sink, work surfaces, cupboard and space for white goods. There is a store room adjacent to the boot room, which leads out to the rear garden. Behind the hallway is a large study with French doors leading out on to the . Next to this, is a family room which, being opposite the cloakroom, could provide a practical place for a playroom. An easy rise staircase with a half landing overlooking the garden leads up to the first floor. The master suite consists of a very spacious bedroom with windows looking to the side and front gardens. There is an extensive range of built-in and an en suite bathroom with separate shower. 4 further bedrooms can be found on this floor. On the second floor, 3 further bedrooms and a shower room can be found, all with high , providing a great feeling of light and space. Outside A lengthy gravel driveway finishes at an area at the side of the house which provides parking for several cars. Historically, there was a detached sited slightly towards the rear of the house, behind a recently built garden - it may merit being reinstated if someone required covered garaging. Sollershott House is set towards the rear of its beautiful grounds, which extend to half an acre. At the front of the house is a large lawn that was originally used as a grass tennis court. Now, home to the unusual, but quite endearing black squirrels, it is well wooded with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the house is a large paved that overlooks lawns leading down to a vegetable garden, hidden behind espaliered fruit trees. Location Visitors to the world’s first ‘Garden City’ may find much to amaze them – from its beautiful tree-lined streets, to its unique and fascinating , but many are most amazed by a small unassuming circular traffic island, with a wooden sign which proudly proclaims it as ‘UK’s First Roundabout Built circa 1909’ There is a Heritage Foundation which works to preserve the legacy of the town, ensuring that its Edwardian charm continues to shine. Now, very much in the 21st Century, the town has a gentrified feel with elegant and stylish set in large gardens surrounded by mature trees. Letchworth Garden City is rich in high street stores, speciality gift shops and restaurants. The garden city and the local area offer a vast array of attractions including museums, a three screen cinema, parks, gardens, art galleries and the renowned Letchworth Golf Club. There is a wide range of schools in the district. Independent schools include St Francis College, St Christopher, Kingshott School, The Princess Helena College and Heath Mount School. There are also The Harpur Trust Schools in Bedford, The Perse Schools and The Leys in Cambridge. Communications are excellent, the A1(M) junction 9 is 1.9 miles distant, whilst fast and frequent trains leave from Letchworth Garden City Station, less than a mile away, and arrive at London in as little as 29 minutes. Floorplans Main House gross internal area = 3,991 sq ft / 371 sq m Shed gross internal area = 46 sq ft / 4 sq m Total gross internal area = 4,037 sq ft / 375 sq m For identification purpose only. Not to scale.

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Store Shed Room Boot Store Store 2.37 x 1.80 Room 7'9" x 5'11" Family Room 4.50 x 4.24 Pantry 14'9" x 13'11" Utility 4.56 x 2.40 Bedroom 4 15'0" x 7'10" 4.56 x 2.40 F/P Boiler 15'0" x 7'10" F/P

F/P Bedroom 7 Study Kitchen/ Bedroom 5 Eaves Breakfast Room Bedroom 3 4.56 x 3.28 4.48 x 3.33 3.32 x 2.48 4.56 x 3.32 15'0" x 10'9" 14'8" x 10'11" 5.80 x 3.30 10'11" x 8'2" 19'0" x 10'10" 15'0" x 10'11" Seat Bedroom 6 4.25 x 4.20 Bedroom 8 F/P 3.58 x 3.46 11'9" x 11'4" 13'11" x 13'9" 4.86 x 3.45 15'11" x 11'4" Sitting Room Bedroom 2 6.08 x 4.25 6.04 x 4.26 19'11" x 13'11" Dining Room 19'10" x 14'0" Master Bedroom 6.10 x 4.55 6.22 x 4.56 Eaves F/P 20'0" x 14'11" 20'5" x 15'0" Second Floor Room 4.60 x 4.45 15'1" x 14'7" First Floor Ground Floor

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8215072/MMC

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