46 Pondcroft Road, Knebworth, SG3 6DB Price 749,950

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1 46 Pondcroft Road, Knebworth, SG3 6DB Price 749,950

2 Entirely individual Edwardian character house with stunning Westerly gardens. This bright & incredibly spacious Edwardian character residence, recently decorated in neutral tones throughout, was built circa 1910 & has since been carefully enlarged to provide bright, highly versatile living space arranged on 3 levels with an element of open plan - superb for the growing family with potential to create a self contained annexe. The well presented & adaptable accommodation is approached via a welcoming entrance hall with staircase that in turn leads to 2 comfortable reception rooms & fabulous garden room opening to a stunning 25' kitchen/family room with extensive oak panelled units & cut granite working surfaces. There is a useful laundry room, sizeable family/play/ fitness room currently used as a 4th bedroom and spacious ground floor shower room. The first floor allows for 3 lovely bedrooms, modern family bathroom & timber staircase to an attic room, currently used as an office but could provide for a 5th bedroom area if required. A particular feature is the attractive & meticulously stocked westerly facing rear garden with wildlife pond & waterfall, upper & lower patios & substantial double skinned & insulated studio. The property is within easy reach of the mainline rail link to London Kings Cross and the village high street & doctors surgery. Proximity All times & distances are approximate as a guide only: Stansted airport 24 miles - 45 mins - London Heathrow Airport 40 miles - 55 mins - Luton Airport 13 miles - 25/30 mins - Welwyn Garden City 6 miles - Hertford 7.5 miles - St Albans 15 miles - M25 circa 15 miles - A1(M) Junction 6-3 miles - Kings Cross 30/35 minutes by rail. The accommodation is arranged as follows: Half glazed solid oak front door with shaped side windows and access to: Entrance hall 8' x 8' (2.44m x 2.44m) This lovely character approach has a turning staircase rising to the first floor, fitted Amtico tiled floor, double radiator, multi pane door leading to the kitchen/family room and a further panelled door leading to: Sitting room 15' x 12' (4.57m x 3.66m) Walk in secondary double glazed bay window with folding blinds to the front and contemporary Bisque radiator below, feature wood fireplace incorporating a 'Jetstream' gas fire (with flue for an open fire) with adjacent matching alcove base cupboards with display book cabinet above. Door leading to: Snug 11' x 10' 5" (3.35m x 3.05m 0.13m) This calming space interconnects to the garden room and has a further panelled door leading to the kitchen/family room. There is a fitted Oak floor, vertical Bisque radiator, alcove shelving, TV aerial point and Cable TV socket. Double half glazed French doors lead to: Garden room 13' 5" x 11' (3.96m 0.13m x 3.35m) With a part vaulted polycarbonate triple glazed roof including twin electric vents, this bright westerly facing area again has an Amtico tiled floor, vertical Bisque radiator and double glazed French doors leading to the terrace and garden. There is a multi pane door leading to the laundry room and a 4'11 opening to: Kitchen / family room 25' max x 15'5" (7.62m max x 4.70m) This impressive room has been extensively fitted with a bespoke range of traditional oak panelled wall and base units incorporating deep 'gneiss' working surfaces above, porcelain inset sink with pewter swan neck mixer tap and additional drinking water tap and bespoke crafted elm wood food larder. Appliances include Lacanche range style electric fan oven and gas oven with granite splash back, gas hob and simmer plate with fitted extractor hood above, Rangemaster fridge freezer and dishwasher. There are 4 electric-screened Velux windows, TV aerial point, Amtico tiled floor, 3 Bisque radiators, secondary double glazed window to the front and further door leading to the entrance hall. There is also a free standing antique coat cupboard and antique butchers block. Laundry room 15' (max) x 9'7'' (max) (4.57m (max) x 2.92m (max)) Elm wood base unit incorporating Butler sink with Victorian style mixer tap, cupboards and drawers below, Iroko working surfaces with twin cut drainer, large walk in broom

3 cupboard with shelves and water softener, plumbing for washing machine, Amtico tiled floor, wall mounted gas-fired Worcester condensing boiler (just one year old), Velux window and further window to side. Double glazed doors to garden, radiator and doors leading to: Family / playroom / bedroom 4 15' x 13' 5" (4.57m x 3.96m 0.13m) This spacious dual aspect room has 2 double glazed windows to the side along with 2 double glazed windows to the rear and overlooking the gardens. There is a large walk in wardrobe/cupboard with radiator, Amtico tiled floor, 2 radiators, and large loft space. Guest shower room 12'1'' x 9'4'' (3.68m x 2.84m) This elegant space has been fitted with a 'Lefroy Brooks' quality suite comprising a large feature part tiled shower enclosure with hand held spray and monsoon head, traditional wash hand basin with art deco style mixer tap basin, low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, two Velux windows to the side and a ceramic tiled floor. STAIRCASE FROM ENTRANCE HALL LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR: Landing This bright approach has a double glazed window to the side and panelled doors leading to: Bedroom 1 11' 1 x 10' 5" (3.35m 0.03m x 3.05m 0.13m) (inc wardrobes) This double room has a window to the rear garden, 2 fitted single wardrobes with storage cupboards above and a vanity area with drawer space. Radiator and picture rail. Bedroom 2 13' x 12' max (3.96m x 3.66m max) Another double room with window to the front and 2 fitted oak double wardrobes along with a fitted dresser unit to include drawers and cupboard space. There is a radiator and open tread timber staircase leading to the attic room/office. Bedroom 3 9' x 8' approx (2.74m x 2.44m approx) Window to front, built in wardrobe, radiator and picture rail. Family bathroom 10' x 8' (3.05m x 2.44m) Elegant and traditional white suite comprising an original cast iron roll top bath with retro-shower attachment, low level WC and a circular wash hand basin with pewter tap set on a cut granite top with oak floating cabinet below. There is a deep walk-in tiled shower area again with retro fittings, Porcellenosa heated tiled floor and complimenting wall tiles, heated towel rail, dual aspect windows to the side and rear, large linen cupboard housing a pre lagged hot water tank with fitted immersion heater and elm drawer units on bun feet. Attic room / office 24' x 17' (7.32m x 5.18m) Measurements are maximum as due to the nature of this eaves style room, the head height is limited to each side. There is a fitted Amtico floor, range of fitted base cupboards, two radiators and walk in storage room. The roof was re-insulated and re-slated with three Velux windows in November There is also a Cable TV socket, telephone point and WiFi for the house and garden office. Outside Rear garden With a maximum depth of approximately 102' (shortening to approx 63') and a width of approx 27' this feature Westerly facing area has a generous variety of plants, shrubs and perennials, trellis work, arches with upper and lower paved terraces, large wildlife pond, waterfall and adjacent sunken bed, shrub beds, mature trees, two garden sheds, composter, large water butt, power and water tap and two garden sheds. Access to: Garden office/workroom 14' x 11' (4.27m x 3.35m). This room is double skinned with insulation, vinyl flooring and power (ideal for those working from home). Front garden & driveway The front has a good size raised bed planted with a variety of mature shrubs and perennials together with a limestone seating area. There is a recently laid black basalt paviour driveway affording parking for 2 vehicles, wheelie bin store, outside tap and external double power point for electric vehicles. EER & Council tax Council tax - band D EER 59 Agents Note PLEASE NOTE THE EXTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN IN THE SUMMER OF Viewing information BY APPOINTMENT ONLY THROUGH PUTTERILLS OF HERTFORDSHIRE, THROUGH WHOM ALL NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED Disclaimer Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.

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