1920's detached 'Picton' house bordering open land. Briarside, 52 London Road, Knebworth, SG3 6HH Briarside, 52 London Road, Knebworth, SG3 6HH This delightful 1920's character detached 'Picton' built house has a fine arts & crafts feel, and occupies a private mature plot on the very edge of the village with direct borders onto open farmland. With a mix of red brick and washed rendered elevations, the property was sympathetically enlarged in 1950 to provide sizeable family accommodation with pleasant aspects across the southerly facing gardens. Approached via a deep L'shaped entrance hall with enclosed staircase, 'Briarside' provides a comfortable dual aspect sitting room with fireplace, formal dining room again with dual aspect, study/snug with log burner, 'Hodge' fitted maple kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining garden room, cloakroom, utility space, 4 bedrooms (3 excellent doubles), Fresh white bathroom plus further cloakroom and a loft space with easy access and velux window. Approached via a timber 5-bar gate and private drive for around 8 cars, the property offers a detached double width garage thats allows possibilities for a studio if required (subject to obtaining all the necessary planning consents). Knebworth village has a busy High Street with a number of shops that adequately cater for daily needs. These include: 2 chemists, post office, library, doctors surgery, 2 dentists, Cooperative general store, builders merchants, superb Indian restaurant and Chinese take away, Barclays Bank, café, wine merchants, well regarded junior/mixed infant school, churches & a recreational ground with tennis courts, bowling green and childrens play area. The village also offers a private members Golf Club and on the outskirts is a Fitness centre with gymnasium and pool facilities. Close by & historic Old Knebworth has some wonderful bordering countryside, stunning scenery and beautiful walks via Knebworth Park with its stately home (inhabited by Lord Cobbold and his family since 1492), gardens and family parkland. Since 1974 Knebworth has been famously associated with numerous major open air rock and pop concerts which have been held in the grounds of Knebworth House. There are More than 70 clubs and organisations listed in the current Knebworth Directory. The County Town of Hertford is within a short driving distance and London is easily accessible by road via the A1(M), or the mainline rail link (Kings Cross approx 32 minutes). Price £725,000 Freehold Proximity Entrance Hall All times & distances are approximate as a guide only. This deep and spacious L-shaped approach has an enclosed staircase leading Stansted airport 24 miles - 45 mins - London Heathrow Airport 40 miles - 55 to the first floor, a deep understairs cloaks cupboard and further walk in mins - Luton Airport 13 miles - 25/30 mins understairs cupboard housing the electricity meter and fuses. There is a Welwyn Garden City 6 miles - Hertford 7.5 miles - St Albans 15 miles - M25 double radiator, double glazed leaded light window to the side, door to a circa 15 miles - A1(M) Junction 6 - 3 miles utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and a wall mounted gas Kings Cross 30/35 minutes by rail combination boiler that provides for heating and domestic hot water. Further panelled doors lead to: Private schooling & golf courses in the area The area has a variety of private schooling and includes: Sherrardswood, Cloakroom Aldwickbury, St Francis' College, Princess Helena, St Edmunds College, St Modern and elegant white suite comprising dual flush WC and wash Albans girls & boys school, St Albans Abbey School, Heath Mount in Watton handbasin, fully tiled walls with inset mirror, ceramic tiled floor, chrome at Stone, Kingshott and Haileybury, Duncombe at Bengeo, St. Christophers heated towel rail and a double glazed leaded light window to the rear. in Letchworth and Queenswood. Sitting Room 13'9" max x 13'10" (4.19m max x 4.22m) There is an excellent choice of golf courses in the area including close by This lovely and very bright dual aspect room has a double glazed leaded light Stevenage, Brocket Hall with the Auberge du Lac restaurant, Knebworth & walk in bay window to the side and matching French doors leading to the Aldwickbury Park. rear. There is a fitted dado rail, 2 double radiators, a highly polished herringbone Oak floor, TV aerial point and 4 wall light points. There is a fine The accommodation is arranged as follows: Adams style fire surround with brick hearth and multi fuel burner. Half glazed leaded light timber front door leading to: Dining Room 15'1" x 11'11" (4.60m x 3.63m) This formal space again has a dual aspect with double glazed leaded light windows to the front and side along with matching French doors leading to the garden room. Polished wood floor, picture rail and double radiator. Garden Room 14' 2" x 10'2" (4.27m 0.05m x 3.10m) Bedroom 1 14'11" x 13'7" max (incl wardrobes) (4.55m x 4.14m max (incl This fabulous double glazed Victorian style addition has a vaulted wardrobes)) polycarbonate roof and deep windows overlooking the garden. There is a This lovely double room has a wide double glazed bay window to the side, radiator, wall light point, French doors leading to the terrace and a further overlooking the garden and farmland beyond. There is a double radiator, TV door leading to: point, 3 fitted Shaker style wardrobes with shelving and 2 wall light points. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 15'6" x 8'11" approx (4.72m x 2.72m approx) Bedroom 2 11'4" x 10'9" (3.45m x 3.28m) Fitted with a range of Maple panelled 'Hodge' wall and base units Again a dual aspect room with leaded light double glazed window to the front incorporating deep working surfaces with splash tiling and an inset single and side, fitted dado rail, double radiator, hanging recess with cupboard drainer white ceramic sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard below. There is above and a further shelved alcove cupboard. a cooker space with electric point, plumbing for dish washer, fridge and freezer. Ceramic tiled floor, corner display shelving, double radiator, and 2 Bedroom 3 15'1" x 12' incl wardrobes (4.60m x 3.66m incl wardrobes) double glazed leaded light windows to the side. This double room again has a double glazed window to the front and 2 windows to the side again incorporating the lovely view. There is a double Study/Snug 11'10" x 11'4" (3.61m x 3.45m) radiator, fitted Shaker style wardrobes to one wall including a vanity area This useful space again with dual aspect windows to the front and side has with stool recess with storage cupboard above. TV aerial point. an original brick chimney breast with tiled hearth and a cast iron log burner, alcove shelving, TV aerial point, telephone point and double radiator. Bedroom 4 9'5 x 8'6" (2.87m x 2.59m) Double glazed leaded light window to the side again with a view, double radiator and fitted dado rail. WIDE TURNING STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW TO THE SIDE AND ACCESS TO FIRST FLOOR Bathroom Modern and elegant white suite comprising shaped shower bath with shaped Landing screen, art deco taps and an overhead monsoon shower. Pedestal wash Another spacious approach with double glazed leaded light window to the handbasin and low flush WC. Extensive complementary tiling to walls, heated side, radiator, hatch to a useful loft area with Velux window and panelled ladder style towel rail and a double glazed leaded light window to the side. doors leading to: Separate Cloakroom Detached Double Garage 17'11" wide x 22'1" deep (5.46m wide x 6.73m White suite comprising dual flush WC and corner wash handbasin, double deep) glazed leaded light window to the side. Twin up and over doors light and power, windows to the side and rear. Outside NB. This area could easily lend itself to conversion of a studio if required The overall plot measures approximately 0.201 of an acre with the principal subject to obtaining all the necessary planning consents. garden area facing due south with borders onto open land. Agents note Rear Garden We are advised by our client that the property was the subject of a With a maximum width of approximately 73' and a maximum depth of weathersheild protection coating some 4 years ago. approximately 81' this extremely private and well cared for area is a delightful feature of the house and provides shaped lawns with cut side beds Viewing Information of perennials and a variety of shrubs, fruit trees and privacy hedging. There BY APPOINTMENT ONLY THROUGH PUTTERILLS OF HERTFORDSHIRE, is an established lilac, paved patio area along with a sheltered utilities area THROUGH WHOM ALL NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED, 01438 with timber shed and compost. Access via both sides of the property leading 817007. to: Front Garden Disclaimer The property is approached via a 5 bar gate which in turn leads to a tar Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual macadam drive way with parking for around 8 vehicles. There are tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a established bordering trees and shrubs and an enclosed lawn area with guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal rockery. Access to: inspection. Energy Performance Certificate 52, London Road, KNEBWORTH, SG3 6HH Dwelling type: Detached house Reference number: 2278-8098-7233-2154-9920 Date of assessment: 23 July 2014 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 23 July 2014 Total floor area: 152 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: £ 5,106 Over 3 years you could save £ 2,430 Estimated energy costs of this home Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings Lighting £ 333 over 3 years £ 222 over 3 years Heating £ 4,425 over 3 years £ 2,142 over 3 years You could Hot Water £ 348 over 3 years £ 312 over 3 years save £ 2,430 Totals £ 5,106 £ 2,676 over 3 years These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water.