Stevenage: 'Rare opportunity' to own 'piece of history' home

The secluded Victorian house in Orchard Road was constructed by British surveyor and civil engineer John Bailey Denton in 1854. 

The house has good-sized rooms with plenty of character. (Image: Rightmove / Hunters)

Mr Denton was a wealthy local landowner and was responsible for building many of the houses along Orchard Road.

Estate agents Hunters have described Orchard House as "a home associated with the grandest of Victorian stature" and, with it now on the market, it's "a chance to own a piece of history".

Oak panelling is just one of the many period features in the house. (Image: Rightmove / Hunters)

Orchard House has 3,854 sq ft of internal floor area and sits in 1/3 acre plot in a prime Old Town location.

The house boasts four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, two ensuites and two bathrooms.

The house is in need of updating. (Image: Rightmove / Hunters)

Further renovation of the garage area could allow for an independent annexe dwelling, subject to planning consents.

Period features include picture rails, decorative oak-panelled walls, exposed flooring, high ceilings and a wine cellar.

An aerial view of the house and 1/3 acre plot. (Image: Rightmove / Hunters)

Hunters said: "Orchard House is now looking to be refurbished and restored so it can be cherished as a family home for years to come.

"It's a chance to own a piece of history.

Renovation is required for the house to be a functional family home. (Image: Rightmove / Hunters)

"Orchard House is of high Victorian architectural quality and style, boasting distinctive decorative materials, design and build of importance.

"This is a rare opportunity to purchase this magnificent home."

Interested? Call Hunters on 01438 901491.