Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UF

Built in the 1930s, this attractive family home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated to provide modern and versatile living. It occupies a prime position on the north side of Hitchin, within easy reach of the mainline station, town centre and well-regarded schools.

You enter through a welcoming entrance hall, which sets the tone for the rest of the home. To the front is a spacious and comfortable living room, complete with a wood-burning stove, creating a cosy focal point. There is also a second reception room, currently used as an additional bedroom, offering flexibility to suit a family’s needs.

To the rear, the property opens into an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/breakfast room. This bright and sociable space is fitted with a range of modern wall and floor-mounted units, along with a central breakfast island. Bi-folding doors open directly onto the rear patio, flooding the room with natural light and making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen is a practical utility room and a downstairs W.C.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a vaulted ceiling, a walk-in dressing room and access to a modern four-piece en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary four-piece family bathroom.

Outside, the front of the property offers a spacious shingled driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by established plant, shrub and tree borders. A secure side gate leads to the rear garden.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with low maintenance in mind and features several patio areas, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The remainder is mainly laid to artificial lawn and complemented by well-stocked, mature planting.

To the rear, there is a detached garage accessed via Bearton Green, which has been partially converted. One section remains as a garage and useful storage space, while the other has been transformed into a fully insulated additional reception room with power, lighting and bi-folding doors. This versatile area is perfect for use as a home office, studio or relaxation space.

Bearton Road within the SG5 1 postcode is renowned for its close proximity to outstanding schools, the mainline train station and the historic town centre. The street boasts a captivating architectural blend, characterised predominantly by charming Victorian and Edwardian-style homes. With the addition of some 1930s-style residences which adds to the overall aesthetic charm of the area.