Stunning 4 bedroom detached character house overlooking Datchworth Green.

The Cottage, 12 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL The Cottage, 12 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL

This stunning detached 4 bedroom Edwardian residence was built circa1910 with more recent additions & enjoys a mature private plot approaching 1/3 acre & a highly desirable village setting with outstanding views across Datchworth Green. Within easy reach of the mainline rail link to London Kings Cross, the property enjoys brick & rendered elevations & bright, adaptable living space that has been meticulously maintained throughout. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, utility room & cloakroom. There is a master suite to the first floor with en-suite bathroom & an additional staircase leading to 3 further double bedrooms, a family bathroom & additional shower room. Outside there are fabulous front & rear gardens, a double garage & driveway parking for several vehicles. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The desirable village of Datchworth lies to the East of village and enjoys some beautiful surrounding countryside. The wonderful village green with tennis courts, cricket pitch and pavilion, is host to a number of local events throughout the year and forms a focal point for resident gatherings, fireworks displays, local fetes and the likes. With its own well regarded Junior Mixed Infants school, shop/tea room, the area is ideal for families and retirees alike indeed it is this mix of residents that makes Datchworth such a delightful and highly sought after location. There are 2 public houses including the well regarded Tilbury. The village Church borders some fabulous open fields and benefits form the most amazing views. Nearby Knebworth (approx 2 miles) provides further shopping facilities for daily needs, a Doctors and Dental Surgeries, Library, Recreation Ground and British Rail Mainline Station with service to London Kings Cross. Garden City (approx 6 miles), (approx 5 miles) and the county town of (approx 6 miles) provide more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities.

Price £1,200,000 Freehold Proximity Dining room 13'3 x 8'11 (4.04m x 2.72m) All times & distances are approximate as a guide only. This lovely bright double aspect room has french doors to the rear garden and window to Stansted airport 24 miles - 45 mins the side. There are ceramic floor tiles, radiator is bespoke cabinet and multi pane door to: London Heathrow Airport 40 miles - 55 mins Luton Airport 13 miles - 25/30 mins Kitchen/family room 14'11 (nt 10'5) x 22'2 (nt 11') (4.55m (nt 3.18m x 6.76m (nt 3.35m) 6 miles An L shape room fitted with a range of cream shaker style wall and base units with granite Hertford 7.5 miles working surface above and inset ceramic 1½ bowl sink with brushed chrome mixer tap. 15 miles Appliances include integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher and space for range style oven with concealed extractor fan above and attractive tiled splashback. There is a separate The accommodation is arranged as follows: bespoke dresser style cupboard and island with granite working surface above and a useful Pretty canopy style porch and multi pane front door to: pull out larder. A window with bespoke shutter overlooks the front garden and there is coving to ceiling, ceramic floor tiles, 2 radiators, windows to the rear and french doors Entrance hall 12'1 x 7' (3.68m x 2.13m) leading to the garden. A multi pane door leads to: A welcoming approach to the accommodation with coving to ceiling, original parquet flooring, window to front, telephone point and doors to: Inner lobby With slate flooring, radiator, secondary staircase to first floor and door to: Snug 13'2 (into bay) x 12'3 (4.01m (into bay) x 3.73m) This cosy characterful room has a glazed door opening to the garden. There is coving to Utility room 9'2 x 5'10 (2.79m x 1.78m) the ceiling, radiator in bespoke cabinet, fitted bookshelves, parquet flooring and a TV aerial Fitted with cream shaker style wall and base units with roll top working surfaces above, socket. tiled splashback and space and plumbing below for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is slate flooring, window to the rear, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, Sitting room 19' x 12'11 (into bay) (5.79m x 3.94m (into bay)) door to garage and door to: Another characterful room with an attractive stone fireplace with cast iron log basket, windows to side and bay window with window seat to the front, radiator in bespoke Cloakroom 5'9 x 5'1 (1.75m x 1.55m) cabinet, 2 wall lights, fitted bookshelves, staircase to first floor and opening to: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising low level dual flush WC and wall mounted wash handbasin with chrome monobloc mixer tap and mosaic tiled splashback. There are Study area 9'7 (max) x 3'7 (2.92m (max) x 1.09m) slate floor tiles, inset ceiling spotlights, chrome wall mounted ladder style heated towel rail Triple aspect with windows to front rear and side, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights, fitted and deep built in storage cupboard. desk and hatch to loft storage. Shower room 6' x 5'10 (1.83m x 1.78m) SECONDARY STAIRCASE FROM INNER LOBBY WITH ROPE HAND RAIL TO FIRST FLOOR Fitted with a white suite comprising shower cubicle with glass door, low level WC and wash LANDING WITH DOOR TO LOFT STORAGE AND FURTHER DOOR TO: handbasin inset into vanity cupboard with chrome Edwardian style taps and wall mounted shelf above. There is a radiator style heated towel rail, ½ tiled walls, vinyl flooring and Master bedroom 21'1 x 12'9 (6.43m x 3.89m) opaque window to side. A sizeable double room with window to rear, coving to ceiling, ceiling spotlights, 2 wall lights, radiator in bespoke cabinet and additional radiator. There is a TV aerial socket, Inner landing hatch to loft storage and 5 built in cupboards. A door opens to: With cupboard housing hot water cylinder and doors to:

En-suite bathroom 14'7 x 5'9 (4.45m x 1.75m) Bedroom 4 12'10' x 8'10 (3.91m x 2.69m) Fitted with a white suite comprising bath with chrome Edwardian style taps, wash A dual aspect room with windows to rear and side, radiator, fitted desk with cupboard handbasin inset into vanity cupboard with chrome taps and wall lights above, low level WC below and wall mounted shelves, inset ceiling spotlights and hatch to loft storage. and shower cubicle with glass door. There are ceramic floor tiles, coving to ceiling, inset ceiling spotlights, window to front and chrome radiator style heated towel rail. Bathroom 9'9 x 5'10 (2.97m x 1.78m) Fitted with a white suite comprising corner bath with chrome Edwardian style taps, low level WC and pedestal wash handbasin with chrome Edwardian style taps and shaver STAIRCASE FROM SITTING ROOM TO FIRST FLOOR: socket and lighting above. There are ½ tiled walls, Amtico flooring, radiator, window to the front with bespoke shutter and additional stained glass window overlooking the landing. Landing With timber balustrade, window to side and door to: Outside The overall plot measure approximately 0.327 of an acre Bedroom 2 13'10 x 10'1 (to w/robes) (4.22m x 3.07m (to w/robes)) A well proportioned room with high ceiling, fitted wardrobes, bay window to front and radiator in bespoke cabinet.

Bedroom 3 11'4 x 9'1 (3.45m x 2.77m) A characterful room with original fireplace with tiled slips, radiator, window to side, fitted wardrobes and deep skirting boards. Rear garden Viewing information A particular feature of the property, this stunning rear garden has a paved patio BY APPOINTMENT ONLY THROUGH PUTTERILLS OF , THROUGH WHOM immediately to the rear of the property with old stock brick retaining wall and steps down ALL NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED 01438 817007. to a shaped lawn with well stocked borders of lavender, hebe, roses, holly and hydrangea to name but a few. There is a circular paved area giving home to an attractive iron garden Disclaimer sculpture and stepping stones leading to a timber gazebo with paved seating area below. A Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor mature beech hedge separates the main garden and opens up to a 'secret garden' with plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended ornamental pond planted surround by ferns and ornamental grasses. There is a further purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection. seating area and a vast array of trees and shrubs including silver birch, bamboo and yew. There is a timber garden shed and 2 outside taps. The garden is bound by evergreen hedging and some fencing and offers complete privacy.

Side garden Planted with a variety of perennials and ornamental grasses set around a circular lawn. There is a timber arch with paved seating area below and a gate leading to:

Front garden There is a paved and shingle area to the front of the property planted with an array of ornamental grasses, ferns and low level box hedging and bound by low level timber picket fencing with a gate that leads out to the driveway and lychgate to the green.

Double garage & parking With 2 up and over doors, light and power, storage area to the rear and personal door to rear garden. There is further driveway parking for several vehicles.

Energy Performance Certificate

12, Datchworth Green, Datchworth, KNEBWORTH, SG3 6TL Dwelling type: Detached house Reference number: 8806-7122-4629-7939-3926 Date of assessment: 21 December 2016 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 21 December 2016 Total floor area: 199 m² Use this document to: • Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient • Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years: £ 8,349 Over 3 years you could save £ 3,759

Estimated energy costs of this home Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings Lighting £ 567 over 3 years £ 282 over 3 years Heating £ 7,287 over 3 years £ 3,918 over 3 years You could Hot Water £ 495 over 3 years £ 390 over 3 years save £ 3,759 Totals £ 8,349 £ 4,590 over 3 years These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water and is not based on energy used by individual households. This excludes energy use for running appliances You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and like TVs, computers and cookers, and electricity generated by microgeneration. research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same Energy Efficiency Rating available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all home. reproductions of material taken from this website.

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The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in and Wales is band D (rating 60).

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Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient Typical savings Available with Recommended measures Indicative cost over 3 years Green Deal 1 Internal or external wall insulation £4,000 - £14,000 £ 2,157 2 Floor insulation (suspended floor) £800 - £1,200 £ 417 3 Floor insulation (solid floor) £4,000 - £6,000 £ 210

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