For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Standhill Road, Hitchin, SG4£1,750,000

A truly amazing 6 bedroom Edwardian family home situated in one of Hitchin's most sought after locations. Offered to the market for the first time since 1949 this is a rare opportunity. Excellent future potential, 0.7 acre gardens and 4 reception rooms. Excellent schooling nearby. A truly remarkable family home situated in one of Hitchin's most sought after locations. Standelfield is an imposing detached property situated in an elevated position on a plot of 0.7 of an acre. As one of the town's most notable homes built by local architect Frank Selby in 1906 as his family home, this is the first time Standelfield has been offered for sale since 1949. The capacious internal accommodation spans approximately 4000 sq ft. The lower floor has several reception areas with original features including stunning fireplaces, wood panelling and large bay windows. There is also a kitchen diner, pantry and cloakroom. To the upper floor are 6 bedrooms, all of which are doubles and again offer many features of a bygone era. Completing the upstairs accommodation are 2 family bathrooms and a further cloakroom. Externally the delightfully manicured wraparound gardens are mostly laid to lawn with various mature trees. There is also ample driveway space with room for several vehicles and the option to create garaging or an office. This superb property also boasts outstanding potential for future extension thanks to the huge loft space and basement, or the possibility of complete redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Standhill Road is a rarely available quiet location close to excellent schooling and the town centre while the mainline station is just a short stroll. Ground Floor Entrance Hall Featuring wood-panelled walls, an exposed beam ceiling, and a door to the side, this welcoming space includes a built-in storage cupboard, an open fireplace with a wood burner, original oak tongue-and-groove flooring, and original quarry tiles. Two radiators and two sets of stairs lead to the first floor. Cloakroom A single-glazed leaded window to the front, original quarry tiles, a wash hand basin, a WC, and a radiator. Drawing Room 19' into bay x 14' 6" max ( 5.79m into bay x 4.42m max ) This elegant room boasts a double-glazed sash bay window to the rear, a single-glazed oval window to the side, an open feature fireplace, exposed beams, a TV and network point, and a radiator. Dining Room 20' 8" x 14' 4" ( 6.30m x 4.37m ) With wood-panelled walls, an exposed beam ceiling, a double-glazed sash window to the rear, an open fireplace, original oak tongue-and-groove flooring, and a radiator, this room is perfect for formal dining. Formal Lounge 20' 11" max x 18' 10" max ( 6.38m max x 5.74m max ) A spacious room featuring a double-glazed bay sash window to the side, French doors leading to the garden, an open fireplace with a brick surround, a TV point, original oak tongue-and-groove flooring, and two radiators. Kitchen Diner 22' 1" x 12' 8" max ( 6.73m x 3.86m max ) The fully fitted kitchen includes two double-glazed sash windows and one single-glazed window to the front, a range of wall and base units, a stainless steel sink and drainer, work surfaces with splashbacks, an integrated oven, a gas hob with a cooker hood, two radiators, a door to the front, and TV and network points. Utility Room A single-glazed leaded window and single glazed window to the side, plumbing for a washing machine, a water booster system, and the boiler. Pantry 8' 3" x 6' 7" ( 2.51m x 2.01m ) Single-glazed window to the front and plumbing, this space offers excellent storage. Study 12' 8" x 9' 3" ( 3.86m x 2.82m ) Two single-glazed windows to the side, an open fireplace, and wood-effect flooring make this an ideal workspace. First Floor Landing A double-glazed window to the side, two sets of stairs from the hallway, a picture window to the side, a large lead-glazed window to the front, and built-in storage. Bedroom One 18' 10" max x 14' 5" plus door recess ( 5.74m max x 4.39m plus door recess ) This generous bedroom features a double-glazed sash bay window to the side, an original feature fireplace with a panelled surround, and a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom Two 16' x 12' 8" ( 4.88m x 3.86m ) Wood-panelled walls, two double-glazed sash windows to the side, a feature fireplace, a wash hand basin with a vanity unit, and two radiators. Bedroom Three 16' 1" x 13' 6" ( 4.90m x 4.11m ) Wood-panelled walls, two double-glazed sash windows to the rear, a feature fireplace, two radiators, and TV and network points. Bedroom Four 15' 6" x 14' 5" max ( 4.72m x 4.39m max ) Two double-glazed sash windows to the side. Bedroom Five 12' 11" max x 10' 11" max ( 3.94m max x 3.33m max ) Wood-panelled walls, a double-glazed sash window to the front, built-in storage, an original fireplace with a tiled surround, a radiator, and TV and network points. Bedroom Six 11' 9" x 11' 3" ( 3.58m x 3.43m ) A double-glazed sash window to the front, a fireplace, TV and network points, and a radiator. Bathroom A single-glazed leaded window to the side, a wash hand basin, a bath and a radiator. Cloakroom A single-glazed window to the front and a WC. Bathroom A double-glazed sash window to the side, a wash hand basin, a bath, and a WC. Loft Space Accessed via stairs, this fully boarded storage space offers potential for conversion (subject to planning permission). Basement Accessed from the hallway, with a window to the side and additional storage space. Gardens The mature and established garden extends to almost 3/4 of an acre, with extensive lawns, a variety of trees and bushes, and excellent potential for creating outbuildings or garaging. Parking Ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Agent's Remarks This exceptional property retains a wealth of original features, including numerous fireplaces, wood panelling, picture rails, coving, and stunning sash bay windows. Set within a quiet and private setting on a generous plot of almost 3/4 of an acre, it is just moments from the town centre, providing easy access to local amenities, shops, and restaurants. A rare opportunity to own a characterful home in a prime location.