Salisbury Close, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4FL

The Property

Built in 2006 and extended, reconfigured and refurbished over recent years, this family home is fresh, presented well, and maintains that modern newbuild feel.

Being double-fronted, the hallway runs through the centre of the house, with reception rooms either side. Light-grey laminate flooring continues from the front door into all living areas, and the landings and staircases were recarpeted earlier this year.

To the right of the hall via double doors is a spacious lounge, large enough for the whole family to get comfy. It’s light from dual aspects, yet cosy for film nights by the fire. The first reception room on the left is currently used as an office/music room, but this is versatile as a playroom for little ones, a gaming room for older children, or a sixth bedroom if needed. Also on the left is a dining room, handy for hosting formal meals.

The back of the house was extended in 2015. This increased the accommodation on offer and created an open, family-friendly space. Alongside the kitchen, this has a snug area for catching up with friends over a cup of tea or for kids to do homework while parents cook. Doors on both sides give garden access for getting straight outside, surrounding windows draw in sunlight, and the roof lantern brings even more brightness.

The sleek Nobilia kitchen from Audus Kitchens is fitted in a wide range of white gloss cabinetry and glittering quartz surfaces, including an L-shaped island with bar seating. There’s a Blanco sink, a bin drawer, and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer, an induction hob with a pop-up extractor, and a bank of ovens with grill, microwave and steam functions, as well as slide-and-hide doors. The utility room has a secondary Blanco sink, the boiler (replaced in 2019), and gaps for further appliances.

To the first floor are four double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, the other three sharing the Jack-and-Jill family bathroom, refitted in early 2025 along with the cloakroom. For big families, having multiple bathrooms is a blessing, and for parents, the top-floor primary suite is a private sanctuary. This was converted from the loft in 2015, and being high up, there are outlooks over fields from the dormer window.

While the loft has been converted, storage isn’t an issue. As well as eaves cupboards and an extensive range of fitted Sharps wardrobes in bedroom one, there are built-in cupboards in other bedrooms, alcoves on the landings, and a deep cupboard under the stairs in the hallway. Plus the double garage…

The Plot

The gardens here are gorgeous, landscaped in 2017 and kept well since. The rear garden combines a good-sized patio and a neat lawn, with stone paths, pretty planting and a water feature. There’s a built-in bench tucked into the corner between a fluffy flamingo tree and a wall of white roses, and the patio has capacity for ample outdoor seating. The side courtyard faces south for optimum sun. This is immersed in greenery, with colour from a variety of planting such as passionflower and clematis, more roses, even an apple tree.

The fence-enclosed front garden is mostly lawned. There’s a driveway to the side for one car, and parking for another two or three behind gates. The double garage provides secure parking for two more cars, or all-important storage if preferred.

The Position

Fairfield Park is a popular development, especially for families. The property has a selection of amenities on the doorstep, including local shops and services, a community hall and a community garden, multiple parks and greenspaces, as well as bowls, cricket and tennis facilities. The development has an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ nursery, and a ‘Good’ lower school highly regarded by residents. Also within walking distance of the address is the Bannatyne Health Club and Spa. Here you can relax in the sauna, steam room and pool, and exercise in the state-of-the-art gym.

Letchworth town centre is only a short drive away, where you’ll find an array of amenities, activities, entertainment and events, plus lots of places to eat and drink. For outdoor pursuits, the countryside surrounding Fairfield Park is ideal for long walks in nature, and the nearby Blue Lagoon offers angling and sailing. The green-fingered have Thornes nursery and garden centre on the eastern edge of the development.

Just north of Letchworth and just off the A1(M), the location is convenient for commuters. Rail services from Letchworth into London take as little as 29 minutes, and you can be on the M25 by car in under half an hour.