Slip Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3

This enchanting, character semi-detached residence was constructed in the 1920�s and sits in an enviable semi-rural location within a generous plot of approximately 0.37 of an acre and with open views across open farmland to the front and rear. The house boasts an abundance of character features, and has been sympathetically extended by the present owners. The accommodation now comprises pretty entrance vestibule, secondary entrance porch with cloakroom, lounge with original wood panelling to the walls and a brick built fireplace with log burner, family room also with log burner, country kitchen dining room with a bright conservatory/ sitting area adjacent. To the first floor the central landing has access to all 4 bedrooms, the main with en-suite bathroom, and a family shower room (scope for a bath to replace shower tray if so desired). The loft space has plenty of head-height and is suitable for conversion, subject to usual planning consents (indeed, the adjoining and once identical property has a loft conversion providing a room of 18'9 x 14'4). Outside There is a timber double garage, to the rear of which is a shaded covered area with steps leading up to a sun deck from which to take in the view, and a versatile room over the garage that is currently in use as an office space. The gardens are exquisite with a multitude of Box topiary providing form and all-year-round colour. The Westerly facing rear garden has a patio area, lawn, hedge boundaries and mature trees. To the front of the house there lawns, flower beds with cottage style planting, and more beautiful box topiary. A deep gravel driveway provides ample parking space for several cars and leads to the detached garage. Highfield Barn The Barn, adjacent to Highfield Cottage and garage, is an attractive detached building. Currently in use as an office/ store, this building lends itself well to a work place and also offers annexe potential (stpc and building regulations). Currently the space provides entrance hall, kitchenette, ground floor WC / shower room, generous open ground floor working/ storage space with scope for conversion to living accommodation, and a staircase leading up to a first floor loft room. The loft room spans the entire width of the building, with sky light windows to the front and dormer windows to the rear. There may be potential to create bedroom accommodation on the first floor subject to normal consents and regulations. Outside, there is a large front garden with lawn, hedge boundary and beautiful box topiary. Please note: The Barn is currently in use as an office/ storage space, and is rented out to a business. The tenancy runs until April 2027 with a break clause in April 2026. The Barn is being marketed with this tenant in situ - any buyer will have to continue with the tenancy. There is a separate listing for Highfield Cottage with plot of 0.26 of an acres, at Offers In Excess of �925,000 and without the Office Barn and its garden, please see Putterills' other listings.