A delightful detached Victorian character house that has been greatly improved and extended over the years to now provides a lovely blend of character features with a contemporary feel.
Set in the very heart of Buntingford in a pretty street just moments from the bustling High Street with its eclectic blend of shops, bars, restaurants, pubs and shops. Flint Cottage is so well placed for those looking to able to stroll to the town centres amenities or access the surrounding countryside and its footpaths.
STEP INSIDE
As soon as one steps inside, the character of the house is immediately evident. The reception hall has a pretty Victorian fireplace, ample fitted storage and doors lead into both the living room and to the rear of the house via an attractive inner hall. From this hallway one finds a downstairs WC and stairs lead up to the first floor. At the rear of the house is the charming and good size kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling that looks out onto the mature west facing rear garden. The kitchen is well fitted with an excellent range of units and appliance space including a large utility/laundry cupboard. The dining area is a good size and not only fits a good size table but also comfy chairs. A great space for family and friend to congregate. The 25' living room is a wonderful sized room with windows to the front and rear aspects and a beautiful fireplace.
Upstairs one finds the principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling and an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a good size fourth bedroom together with a spacious family bathroom.
STEP OUTSIDE
To the side of the house is a gated driveway, providing useful off street parking.
The garden is set to the rear of the house and enjoys a westerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. There is a decked area with seating adjoining the house beyond which the lawn extends, bordered by flower beds and shrubs. An excellent addition is the detached, contemporary style, Home Office with light and power. Wonderful for those who work from home or as an occasional guest bedroom.
LOCATION
The location in Buntingford is ideal as the house benefits from everything the High Street has to offer, including a Sainsbury's Local, a Co-op and a selection of independent shops including an excellent cheese shop, restaurants, coffee bars, public houses and a wine bar. There are several parks around the town and it's just a 10-minute walk to the surrounding countryside. There are lots of activities to get involved with, including tennis, bowls and keep fit boot-camps, as well as the parks with play equipment for children. There is a swimming pool at Freman College. There are good state schools in Buntingford as well as many highly regarded private schools locally including St Edmunds College, Haileybury, Bishops Stortford College, Heath Mount, St Josephs and Duncombe schools.
For the commuter, stations are found in Hertford, Ware, Royston and Stevenage all providing fast and frequent services into London. The A10 provides excellent road access to London, the M25 and Cambridge.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Local Authority: East Herts DC 01279 655261 Council Tax Band: F
The property is in a conservation area
All main services are connected. Gas fired central heating by radiators.
We are awaiting the energy rating.