Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 20 Church Road, Henlow, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the SG16 6AN area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 160 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £559,000 and a rental potential of £3,634 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Additional analysis
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This charming and sympathetically extended former gatehouse is
one of a pair of Grade II listed Lodges at the North West entrance
to Henlow Park.
The original Lodge was a square plan two storey building and was
later extended to provide a good sized living accommodation that
now comprises a kitchen/dining room that has recently been refitted
to a high standard, snug with feature brick built fireplace and log
burner, inner hallway, lounge with french doors to the split level
garden/playroom, utility room and shower room to the ground floor.
There is a cellar to the lower ground floor (ideal as a playroom,
home office, hobby room or gym) accessed via a staircase from the
snug. The first floor accommodation is accessed via two separate
staircases, the first in the original building leading up to two
double bedrooms and the second in the new building leading up to
the master bedroom, a further bedroom and family bathroom. The new
and old part of this glorious home are linked at first floor level
by a landing with a glazed roof that provides an abundance of
light. Externally are mature gardens to the front, side and rear, a
double width garage with a fully boarded area above and off road
parking for several vehicles. Having retained many original
features this superb family home oozes charm and really must be
viewed internally to be fully appreciated.
GROUND FLOOR
FRONT DOOR:
Part glazed leaded light stained glass front door leading to
kitchen/dining room.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:
Abt. 17‘ 2"e; x 12‘ 5"e; (5.23m x 3.78m) Recently
refitted to an exacting standard and comprising a comprehensive
range of eye, base, and full height units with internal and under
cupboard lighting. Complimentary quartz work surfaces Inset
‘Butler‘ sink. A range of integrated Siemens appliances to include
dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave. Space for a range cooker
with extractor over. Dual aspect windows. French doors leading to
the side garden. Radiator. Inset ceiling lights. Karndean
flooring.
SNUG:
Abt. 13‘ 5"e; x 13‘ 2"e; (4.09m x 4.01m) Part of
the original gatehouse with timber door leading out to Church Road.
Feature brick built fireplace with inset log burner and tiled
hearth. Radiator. Stairs down to cellar. Stairs to first floor.
Dual aspect windows. Feature beam to ceiling. Wall lights. Carpet
as fitted.
CELLAR:
Abt. 11‘ 9"e; x 10‘ 1"e; (3.58m x 3.07m) This dry
cellar is part of the original gatehouse and is currently utilised
as a home gym but would also be ideal as a home office, play room
or hobby room. Window to rear. Radiator. Fitted cupboard. Inset
ceiling lights. Carpet as fitted.
INNER HALL:
Stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under. Steps leading
down to the garden/play room. Door to utility room. Wall lights.
Radiator. Wooden flooring.
LIVING ROOM:
Abt. 14‘ 0"e; x 13‘ 5"e; (4.27m x 4.09m) An ornate
cast iron open fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden surround.
Twin aspect windows to front. Two radiators. Television point. Wall
lights. French doors leading to the garden/play room. Coved
ceiling. Wooden flooring.
GARDEN/PLAY ROOM:
Abt. 22‘ 10"e; x 7‘ 8"e; (6.96m x 2.34m) A large
split level garden/play room with French doors leading out to the
mature rear garden. Three roof lights. Window to side. Door to
double garage. The raised area has wood flooring with the lower
area having tiled flooring. From the lower level there is access to
a large storage area.
UTILITY ROOM:
Abt. 7‘ 6"e; x 4‘ 7"e; (2.29m x 1.40m) A useful
space with fitted units that have space to house a washing machine
and tumble dryer. Wall mounted gas boiler. Part glazed stable door
leading to the side garden. Radiator. Door to ground floor shower
room. Ceramic tiled flooring.
SHOWER ROOM:
A refitted suite comprising a large fully tiled walk-in shower area
with rainfall shower, second hand held shower and glass screen. A
range of fitted units with inset wash hand basin and concealed
cistern wc. Tiled splash areas. Heated towel rail. Window to side.
Ceramic tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING:
(Original gatehouse) Window to front. Coved and artexed ceiling.
Carpet as fitted. Doors to bedrooms two and four.
BEDROOM TWO:
Abt. 10‘ 3"e; x 10‘ 11"e; (3.12m x 3.33m) Built-in
wardrobes. Built-in cupboard. Window to rear. Hatch to loft.
Artexed ceiling. Telephone point. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
BEDROOM FOUR:
Abt. 12‘ 4"e; x 9‘ (3.76m x 2.74m) Ornate cast iron
fireplace with wooden surround. Window to front. Radiator. Built-in
wardrobe. Carpet as fitted. Door to second landing.
SECOND LANDING:
(New building) Double glazed velux window to rear. Glazed roof.
Doors to master bedroom, bedroom three and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE:
Abt. 14‘ 1"e; x 13‘ 7"e; to face of wardrobes.
(4.29m x 4.14m) Dormer window to rear. A range of fitted wardrobes
to one wall. Hatch to loft. Radiator. Carpet as fitted.
BEDROOM THREE:
Abt. 11‘ 10"e; (to face of wardrobes) x 6‘ 4"e;
(3.61m x 1.93m) Window to side. A range of fitted wardrobes.
radiator. Carpet as fitted.
BATHROOM:
Featuring a glazed roof this white three piece suite comprises
panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity unit
with inset wash hand basin and low level wc. Shaver point. Tiled
splash areas. Extractor fan. Exposed brick wall. Tiled
flooring.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN:
Enclosed by picket fencing, laurels and conifers with a gated
access to a large block paved driveway that provides off road
parking for several vehicles.
SIDE GARDEN:
Block paved with a variety of flower and shrub beds. Outside
lighting. Gate through to rear garden and gated access onto Church
Road.
REAR GARDEN:
A good sized, private and mature rear garden with a paved patio
area that leads to an established lawn. Attractive flower and shrub
borders. Timber shed to remain. Outside lighting. Large oak
tree.
DOUBLE GARAGE:
An attached brick built double width garage with twin, electrically
operated up and over doors. Part glazed door to rear garden.
Personal door to garden/play room and access to a fully boarded
loft space.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PLANNING PERMISSION:
Please note that planning permission has been approved for this
property to be extended further, above the double garage, to
provide additional accommodation. Plans are available upon
request.
LOCATION AND AMENITIES:
Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, Henlow offers all the
advantages of life in a small and charming village and yet, thanks
to the area-s superb transport connections, also ensures that the
bright lights of London are within easy reach.
The name Henlow is believed to derive from the old English -henna
hlaw-, -hill frequented by wild birds‘ and was mentioned in the
Domesday survey of 1086, when the village came under the possession
of 3 separate manors: Henlow Warden, Henlow Llanthony and Henlow De
Grey. This accounts for the abundance of Manor Farms in the
village. There was a moated manor house on the -island‘ of land
which runs about 40 yards to the North of the High Street behind
the War memorial along to the rear of Manor Farm at 87 High Street,
which formed part of the De Grey manorial system. Henlow Grange,
the earliest parts of which date from 1680, was built on land that
formed the heart of the Henlow Llanthony estates. Henlow Grange is
now home to Champneys Health Spa.
The Parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. The church is
in a beautiful setting on a rise above the Pit with the village
pump in the foreground and a horse trough built to commemorate
Queen Victoria‘s Diamond Jubilee. The current church building has a
tower and North aisle constructed of clunch and the remainder is of
ironstone. The North arcade dates to the 13th century, the Eastern
bays are early 14th century and the entire is mainly in the
perpendicular style, although the later Victorian Chapel
incorporates a Norman window from the original aisle-less church.
The church has Registers dating from 1558. Although the tower now
contains a ring of 8 bells, enhanced from 6 in the 1980‘s, prior to
1925 there was a ring of 5 bells, wherein the origin of the name of
the local Public House.
The educational needs of children of all ages are also well catered
for by a number of excellent schools in the vicinity.
Located just minutes away from Junction 10 of the A1(M) and the
national motorway network beyond, Henlow is equally well-served by
a local bus network, whilst London-s Kings Cross station can be
reached from the neighbouring village of Arlesey in a little under
40 minutes.
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