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" Offered Chain Free this expansive and well planned detached family house was constructed by 'Court Homes Ltd' in 1978 and has since been carefully enlarged by the current owners who have resided here for over 30 years. With integrated and yet fully contained ANNEXE FACILITIES, 'Errogie' boasts bright, spacious rooms and sits within a fabulous secluded and mature plot of 0.309 of an acre (just over 1/3 acre). With a pleasant south/easterly aspect to the rear, the garden enjoys a selection of terraces, shaped lawns and a pretty summer house. The house would certainly be a candidate for further development and enlargement if required but currently offers enviable and adaptable accommodation in fresh condition throughout. The accommodation in total comprises: Central reception hall with staircase, modern cloakroom, dual aspect sitting room with log burning stove, study/snug, re-fitted kitchen breakfast room with adjoining laundry and boot room, family/music room, 4 first floor bedrooms - 2 dressing rooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms & a family bathroom. The integral annexe has its own access and further comprises a fitted kitchen and shower/cloakroom, bedroom and sitting room. The house is approached via a sweeping and shaped shingle driveway with ample parking facilities, whilst to the rear of the plot is a further parking area and access to the detached double garage with workshop.

The area The area of Oaklands is situated just north east of Welwyn village & enjoys a number of private residential turnings, some wonderful borders onto woodland & access to fine country walks. The area boasts a junior/mixed infant school and a parade of shops that includes a sub post office, general convenience store, flower shop & butcher. Just over a mile away is the picturesque village of Welwyn which is steeped in history & located on the banks of the river Mimram. Some great pubs & good restaurants can be found here, along with historic cottages, a hidden manor house, ancient ford, the Old Roman Baths & an independent baker.

Welwyn Garden City is approximately 4 miles south & has a number of leisure facilities, large shopping centre & a John Lewis department store. The area has excellent rail links in the nearby villages of Knebworth & Digswell which are approximately a 5 minutes car journey away. The immediate vicinity Turpins Chase is a lightly wooded private road location with a mix of desirable homes in generous plots. There is a residents association with a cost of approx ?85 per annum - this allows provision for road maintenance and salt distribution in the winter months. Proximity The following times and distances are approximate as a guide only: London Kings Cross (32 minutes via rail link at Knebworth) -- Hertford (The county town) 6.8 miles -- St Albans just over 14 miles -- M25 14 Miles -- Luton airport just over 14 miles -- Stansted airport (27 miles) -- A1M Junction (6) approx 1 mile -- Heathrow airport (37 miles). Private schooling and golf courses Private schools around the area include: Sherrardswood, Aldwickbury, St Francis' College, Princess Helena, St Edmunds College, St Albans girls & boys school, St Albans Abbey School, Heath Mount in Watton at Stone, Kingshott and Haileybury, Duncombe at Bengeo, St. Christophers in Letchworth, Haileybury and Queenswood.

There is an excellent choice of golf courses in the area including close by Stevenage, Brocket Hall with the Auberge du Lac restaurant, Knebworth & Aldwickbury Park. The accommodation comprises: Sealed unit double glazed front door with full length side window leading to: Storm porch Tiled floor, spot lighting and a glazed door with full length side window leading to: Reception hall 15'11'' x 9'7'' min WT 21'0'' (4.85m x 2.92m min W This welcoming central approach has a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, part wood block polished flooring, 2 radiators, and a staircase rising to the first floor. There is a deep under-stairs storage cupboard and half glazed multi pane doors leading to: Sitting room 17'2'' x 12'7'' (5.23m x 3.84m) This comfortable space has a lovely dual aspect with wide double glazed window to the front and patio doors leading to the covered terrace at the rear. Cast iron log burning stove with raised hearth, polished wood block floor, 2 double radiators and TV aerial point. Study/snug 7'4'' x 7'3'' (2.24m x 2.21m) A useful area with double glazed window to the side, polished wood block floor and radiator. Laundry/Cloakroom Modern and elegant white contemporary suite comprising a dual flush WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap and splash tiling. Radiator and ceramic tiled floor. Kitchen/breakfast room 17'5'' x 9'7'' (5.31m x 2.92m) This bright and tastefully re-fitted area has an extensive range of cream flush soft close wall and base units incorporating ample working surfaces with splash tiling. There is a built in Neff stainless steel oven and 5 ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood above and a pull out canteen to the side. Double bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with both a mixer and soft water tap, 2 pull out pan drawers and matching larder cupboard, plumbing and space for slim line dishwasher and a double cupboard housing the wall mounted gas boiler. Double radiator, Karndean floor, wide double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a matching door with access to the boot room and garden. Opening to: Laundry room 7'0'' x 6'6'' (2.13m x 1.98m) Fitted larder cupboard and working surface with single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and water softener, space for fridge/freezer, Karndean flooring, door with access to the entrance hall and a further door leading to: Inner hall 11'1'' x 5'4'' (3.38m x 1.63m) This central area has a door that links to the annexe facilities, double glazed window to the rear and further door to: Family / music room 17'1'' x 16'0'' (5.21m x 4.88m) This excellent area would provide ideally for the growing family and has a dual aspect with 2 double glazed windows to the side and a double glazed window to the front. Wall mounted gas heater, TV point, 5 wall light points and a shelved double toy cupboard housing fuses. STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALL LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR: Landing A wide approach with double glazed window to the side, large double airing cupboard housing pre lagged hot water tank with shelved storage above. There is a hatch to the loft area, radiator and doors leading to: Bedroom 1 15'9'' x 13'4'' inc wardrobes (4.80m x 4.06m inc w This lovely double room has a wide double glazed window to the front, radiator, beech laminate floor and 2 fitted double wardrobes. Opening to: Dressing room 7'8'' x 7'7'' (2.34m x 2.31m) Fitted beech laminate floor, radiator, spot lighting and double glazed window to the rear. Door to: En-suite shower room A well proportioned space with white suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a double tiled shower cubicle with fitted Aqualisa electric shower. Fully tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, shaver light and point, extractor fan and double glazed window to the rear. Bedroom 2/guest room 13'9'' x 9'10'' (4.19m x 3.00m) This ideal guest room is situated away form the master suite and has a double glazed window overlooking the rear. Fitted double and single wardrobe, oak laminate floor, radiator, deep walk in storage cupboard, TV aerial point and door to: En-suite shower room Suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin and a tiled cubicle with fitted electric Aqualisa power shower. Fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, radiator and double glazed window to the side. Bedroom 3 13'8'' x 10'2'' (4.17m x 3.10m) Double glazed window to the side, radiator and arched opening to: Dressing room 10'7'' x 8'10'' (3.23m x 2.69m) This excellent area once served as a 5th bedroom but has since been utilised as a dressing space or cot room. The room could easily be reinstated as bedroom 5 if required. 2 fitted double wardrobes, radiator and double glazed window to the side. Access door leading to bedroom 4. Bedroom 4 10'8'' x 8'1'' (3.25m x 2.46m) Double glazed window to the front, radiator and access door to dressing room. Agents note The space provided by bedrooms 3 & 4 plus dressing room could quite simply be reconfigured if necessary to provide a further bedroom or larger 4th bedroom. Family bathroom Fresh suite comprising shaped panelled bath with mixer tap and shower spray, dual flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin again with mixer tap. Fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side. INTEGRATED SELF CONTAINED FLAT This great area has its own access from the rear garden and could be utilised as further living space to the main house, a guest or au-pair suite, granny flat, self contained office/studio/clinic or treatment room, teenage or student accommodation, potential rental income of circa ?500 PCM. Currently this area comprises a double glazed door leading to: Kitchen 8'7'' max x 7'1'' (2.62m max x 2.16m) This area could provide a utility room to the main house and has fitted base units to include a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, fridge space and plumbing for washing machine. There is a built in shelved cupboard, wall mounted gas boiler, ceramic tiled floor and double glazed window to the rear. Sitting room 15'1'' x 8'2'' (4.60m x 2.49m) Double glazed window to the front, radiator, 3 inset ceiling spot lights, TV point & telephone point. Bedroom 12'2'' to wardrobes x 7'1'' (3.71m to wardrobes x Built in double and single wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window to the front. Shower room Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and a tiled cubicle with Aqualisa electric shower. Heated towel rail, shaver point and extractor fan. Outside A particular feature of the house is surely the mature and beautifully tended plot of 0.309 of an acre. Rear garden With an approximate depth of 97' and an approximate width of 72', this delightful area has been arranged to provide interest and colour throughout the year. Immediately to the rear of the house is a wide paved terrace facing south/easterly. There is a pretty retaining wall and 4 steps that lead up to wide shaped lawns and a further seating area with bordering shrubs and perennials. Established cut side beds scatter the grounds with hydrangeas, lavenders, grasses and Camellia, whilst to the rear of the plot is a pretty summer house with power and its own terrace. From here, a decked walkway leads to a utilities area and vegetable plot, timber shed and herb bed.

Bracken lane leads alongside the plot which allows the added bonus of a 5 bar gated vehicular access at the end of the garden which provides parking and access to: Double garage/workshop A detached double width timber structure with pitched roof, light, power and personal door leading to the garden. Front garden The house is approached via a shaped shingle driveway with ample parking for an estimated 7/8 vehicles. There is a well tended side lawn mature inset oak trees, laurel borders and side planters with further mixed evergreens including Choisya and Photinia. Viewing information BY APPOINTMENT ONLY THROUGH PUTTERILLS OF HERTFORDSHIRE, THROUGH WHOM ALL NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED. 01438 817007.

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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. KEY FEATURES: Self contained but integral granny annexe of circa 360 sq ft * Mature & private rear garden with fine south/easterly aspect * Private driveway parking for 7/8/ cars * delightful setting in a private road maintained by the residents association (currently ?85 per annum) * secondary access via Bracken lane via double 5 bar gate * garage & workshop area of approx 23' x 17' - summer house of approx 11' x 7' * over 1/3 acre plot * further development / extension potential subject to planning * chain free sale *

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