This charming detached cottage offers a unique opportunity for renovation and investment, set in the heart of Lilley village. With four bedrooms and a generous living space of approximately 1,853 sq. ft., the property has been in the same family for four decades. Its history traces back to the 17th century, originally part of the Sowerby Estate, with distinctive architectural features including the family crest depicted on the facade.
The accommodation includes three reception rooms, a kitchen equipped with an oil-fired Aga, a utility room, and a convenient ground-floor bedroom complete with an adjoining wet room. On the upper level, three additional bedrooms are complemented by a bathroom. The layout provides ample scope for modernisation to suit contemporary living requirements.
The exterior boasts an enclosed south-westerly facing garden ideal for outdoor activities or potential landscaping projects. It features a paved patio area that leads down to a lush lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs, providing a tranquil setting against the backdrop of adjacent paddocks and open countryside.
Practical amenities include gated access to a gravel driveway that accommodates up to five vehicles, as well as a detached triple garage featuring electric doors and built-in storage solutions. An inspection pit in the garage adds further functionality for those looking to invest in maintenance or restoration projects.
Located conveniently between Hitchin and Luton, Lilley is a small yet vibrant village offering essential amenities such as The Lilley Arms pub. For families considering this property as an investment or renovation project, it is approximately ten minutes by car from Hitchin town centre, which hosts an array of schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, including both boys' and girls' schools as well as several excellent primary options. This combination of location benefits and renovation potential makes this property an appealing prospect for those seeking to create their ideal home in a picturesque village setting.
