Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3

Of red brick construction under a pan tile roof, this very attractive, double fronted 1926 detached 4 bedroom bungalow is set in the heart of the village, along a leafy and very well-regarded turning. With later additions, and requiring modernisation throughout, the generous plot allows scope for the bungalow�s further extension subject to usual planning consents. Character features include high ceilings, picture rails, fireplaces, some original flooring and pretty leaded-light windows. The loft void provides opportunity for conversion (subject to planning consent). The accommodation currently comprises: deep and wide central entrance hall with parquet flooring, sunny double aspect sitting room with fireplace, further double aspect reception room, again with fireplace and suitable for use as another sitting area/ playroom/ dining room with patio doors opening to the side, fitted kitchen, study/office, 4 bedrooms - one with en-suite WC, and a family shower room. The plot measures a total of 0.2 acre, with the rear garden extending to some 157 feet/ 48 meters. With long-established hedged boundaries providing an excellent level of privacy, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with some mature shrubs and a lovely old Bramley apple tree. There are 2 sheds and 2 greenhouses. The bungalow is set back from the road, with a deep and wide frontage providing ample driveway parking space, a car-port to the side leading to a metal garage, and a lawn with fenced boundaries. There may be space to build a garage (stpc). Solar panels on the roof provide energy supply for hot water and electric, for further details please enquire. Offered for sale CHAIN FREE - Energy rating: D Knebworth is well placed for the neighbouring towns and has a bustling High Street with shops that cater for daily needs. These include: a chemist, post office, doctors� surgery, two dentists, Co-op general store, Indian restaurant, Chinese take away, two caf�s, wine merchants, independent butcher & a well-regarded junior/mixed infant school. There are C of E & RC churches, Golf club & recreation ground with tennis courts & bowling green. The following distances are for guidance only: Stansted airport 28 miles � Luton airport 13 miles � Heathrow airport 39 miles - Welwyn Gdn City 6 miles � A1(m) 3.6 miles � Hertford 8.5 miles � St Albans 13 miles � M25 Jct 23 14 miles. Kings Cross 30/35 minutes by rail. As with many local villages, the current local plan includes areas of proposed development. For further details please visit the North Herts District Council website.