Whitethorn Lane, Letchworth Garden City

This individual Garden City home, designed for his own occupation by Aylwin Osbourne Cave, an associate of Parker & Unwin, the lead architects in charge of the Garden City project, has been owned by the same family since it was built in 1928 • Fine plot extending to a fifth of an acre with a long south facing rear garden • Off-street parking • Desirable location

The Property - This intriguing and highly individual detached home has been in the ownership of just one family ever since it was built in 1928. It was designed for his own occupation by Aylwin Osbourn Cave, an associate of Parker & Unwin, the lead architects in charge of the Garden City project. The house has understandably been recognised as a 'Home of Special Interest' by the Letchworth Heritage Foundation and retains its original charm and individuality. The accommodation includes a spacious south facing bay windowed sitting room with exposed timbers and attractive fireplace. The later garden room is also a pleasing feature and benefits from sealed unit double-glazing. Please note that the room labelled 'Bedroom 2*' on the floorplan does not have an external window and is therefore presently only suitable for occasional use. However, the room has two external walls and, subject to the necessary consents, a window could be provided either to the front, or to the side, although the latter would involve removing the lean-to store to the right of the property. The first floor provides a double bedroom with window seat to the bay, a modern bathroom and a delightful conservatory/study.

The main house is constructed of cavity brickwork; the two-storey section and the garden room have pitched tiled roofs, the remainder of the single-storey section has a flat roof. The garden room is of modern insulated timber frame construction and the house benefits from gas fired central heating.

The Outside - The house stands in a fine plot extending to a fifth of an acre and measuring approximately 155' by 57' (47.49m x 17.6m) overall. The walled front garden is laid to tarmac providing off-street parking.

The very attractive south facing split-level rear garden is some 118' (35.9m) in length and laid to lawns with herbaceous beds and borders, fruit trees and ornamental shrubs and trees, including mature beech and willow. Workshops/stores are attached to either side of the house.

The Location - Whitethorn Lane is pleasantly situated on the south side of the town. 'Treyford' is located at the Willian Way end where the true Garden City style is present and is within a mile of the town centre and mainline railway station. Letchworth Garden City is on the London to Cambridge mainline and regular services run throughout the day. The fastest services to London King's Cross take just 29 minutes and to Cambridge is 27 minutes in the other direction. Junction 9 on the A1(M) is a mile away by car.

Designed in the early 20th Century to combine the benefits of town and country, Letchworth Garden City was the world’s first example of this concept and succeeds to this day in achieving its aim. The town provides excellent schools, shops, green open spaces and other leisure facilities.

Services - MAINS water, sewerage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
BROADBAND: A choice of providers with claimed download speeds of up to 1000 Mbps.
MOBILE SIGNAL: Most providers claim up to 4G coverage, O2 claims to provide 5G.

The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation - To maintain the integrity of the Garden City concept and design, properties are subject to the additional planning requirements of the Heritage Foundation.

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