Shaftesbury Drive, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5

Lane & Bennetts are proud to offer this fine family home boasting almost 4000sq feet of accommodation In a sought after location. A rare opportunity to acquire a fine property in the sought after enclave of Shaftesbury Drive has arisen. This detached and extended four/five bedroom premier property is situated on a private plot, approaching 4000 Sq Ft, including double garage and annex. The property boasts a large kitchen/diner/family room, sizeable lounge and two additional reception rooms. There are 4 bedrooms to the first floor of the main house with en suites to the Master and Bedroom Two. There is a self contained annex above the double garage complete with kitchen - perfect for additional living or home business. There is a real feeling of community here.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

Half glazed door. Apex entrance ceiling. Slim-line sash windows to side aspects. Wooded flooring. Radiators. Alarm Pad. Smoke

Central feature staircase with glass and wood bannisters leading to the first floor. Doors leading to Kitchen/Dining/Family room, Lounge, Study, Snug/Playroom and Cloakroom. 

Lounge Room

Wooden glazed doors. Wooden double glazed slim-line sash windows either side of the Inglenook fireplace to side aspect. Tiled hearth, oak beam mantle, oak flooring, pendant ceiling lights. Wooden glazed doors leading to Family Room. 

Snug / TV Room / Playroom

Wooden double glazed sash bay window to front aspect. TV points, sockets, radiator. 

Study

Wooden double glazed sash bay window to front aspect. Inset ceiling lights, sockets, radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Wooden double glazed sash window to side aspect. Bespoke modern fitted kitchen with a vast range of cream, gloss wall and base units including pull-out internal shelves, drawers and cupboards. Island breakfast bar. Appliances include a Bosch Dishwasher, Rangemaster with Neff cooker hood and space for Fridge/Freezer. 

Dining / Family Room 

Aluminium bi-folding doors to rear aspect leading into the garden. Wooden double glazed sash bay window to rear and windows to side aspect. Three ceiling lanterns. Ceramic-tiled flooring throughout. 

Utility Room

Half-glazed wooden door to side aspect. Wall mounted cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Wall mounted Vaillant boiler. 

Cloakroom

White suite, low level WC, wall mounted hand basin, inset ceiling spot lights. 

FIRST FLOOR

Galleried Landing

Wooden double glazed sash window to front aspect. Loft access, centrally boarded with light and ladder. Doors leading to;

Master Bedroom

Dressing Area - 3 double wardrobes and ample built-in drawers. 

En suite - Double shower, panelled bath with hand held shower attachment. Sink and vanity unit. Open shelved storage. 

Bedroom - Dual aspect wooden double glazed sash windows to rear and side aspects. Additional wardrobes. 

Bedroom Two

Two wooden double glazed sash windows. Five door built-in wardrobe. Door leading to;

En suite Shower Room

Wooden double glazed privacy sash window to side aspect. White suite, low level WC, fully tiled double shower, wall mounted hand basin with vanity unit..

Bedroom Three

Wooden double-glazed sash windows to rear. 3 double wardrobes. Wall mounted cupboards, built in shelves, seating area with storage and desk. 

Bedroom Four

Two double glazed wooden sash windows to front aspect. Two door built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom

Wooden double glazed privacy sash window to side aspect. Freestanding modern bath with handheld show attachment. Chrome heated towel rail,  wall mounted moulded porcelain sink with vanity drawers below. Fully tiled. 

EXTERIOR

Front Garden

Dwarf walls and railings to front. Paved steps and access to the driveway. 

Rear Garden

Private walled garden. Landscaped with a large patio entertaining area. Area of lawned astro-turf. Area for planting and borders with some mature shrubs and trees. Gated and paved access to both sides. Outside tap, power and full lighting system.

Double Garage

Side-by-side double garage with single doors. Light and power. 

ANNEX

Entrance hall with tiled flooring. 

Personal door to garage. Carpeted stairs to first floor. Tiled corridor leading to;

Kitchen

Range of wall and base units. One & Half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Window to rear aspect. 

First Floor

Double glazed windows to front and rear aspect. Four Velux windows. Carpet and radiator. 

AGENTS NOTES:

Tenure: FREEHOLD | EPC C | Council Tax Band: G

THE AREA

Positioned in a select enclave of this award winning development, close to open countryside, farmland, lagoons and bridle path yet within easy walking distance of the Ofsted “outstanding” Fairfield lower school and superb local amenities; there is a Tesco Express store, renowned Bannatynes Gym and Spa, and Eden hair salon along with Fairfield Park Cricket & Bowls Club. Set over 100 acres of parkland, orchards and walkways, with plenty of communal play areas. Nearby too is a farm shop, butchers, garden centre and Café, as well a local pub and eatery. There is a real feeling of community here, a feeling of belonging and a wonderful place to bring up your family.

Fairfield Park has fantastic transport links- North & South A1, link roads to the M1 into London and Cambridge as well as Bedford and Milton Keynes. Regular fast trains into London Kings Cross & London St Pancras via Letchworth, Hitchin & Arlesey area short five minute drive, bringing you to the capital in 35-40 mins. London Stansted is also a 40mins drive, London Luton Airport just 20mins drive.