The Property:

This stunning property combines market leading architectural design, cutting edge technology and combining revolutionary energy efficient features. It offers in excess of 3000 sq’ of unparalleled accommodation with a generous garden affording some of Harpenden’s most captivating countryside views.

Description:

The House

Before you even set foot inside this spacious, five-bedroom home you know it will be special. In front of the handsome exterior, with its beautiful tiling and full-height glazed atrium, the driveway, with space for five cars, is surfaced with the latest porcelain tiles from Porcelanosa. The tiling continues seamlessly across 95% of the ground floor space. This focus on the highest quality is seen throughout the house, from the moment you step into the wide hallway flooded with light from the atrium above.

But what captures the attention immediately is the wonderful view all the way through the house, through the Crittall-style glazed doors into the kitchen and living space and out to the garden and fields beyond. A huge open plan kitchen and living space is superbly designed for both family life and entertaining. Stretching right across the rear of the house, it is zoned into three areas: the high-end kitchen with three-metre long island; the central zone for dining with six-meter wide sliding glazed doors onto the large garden terrace; and the soft seating area with space and wiring for a 75-inch flatscreen TV. The same extra large porcelain tiles on the driveway cover the hall/kitchen and the garden terrace, creating a seamless flow and connecting the inside with the outside.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with two Miele ovens, Miele hob, a wine fridge, two sinks both with Quooker taps, one being with the latest addition of chilled sparkling water, and a roomy corner pantry.

At the front of the house is an additional sitting room, with a contemporary wall-mounted fireplace and beautiful back lit mirrors. Adjacent to this lies a exquisite utility room fitted, a future-proofed home office and downstairs toilet.

A bespoke, open-tread, floating LED-lit staircase in solid dark stained ash leads to the first floor and the five bedrooms, three with en suites, and a family bathroom. The rear bedrooms have wonderful vistas over the garden and countryside with floor-to-ceiling windows encapsulating the impressive views. The master bedroom has a spacious dressing room and luxurious en suite, complete with large walk-in shower. All bathrooms, including the downstairs cloakroom, come with touch sensor mirrors.

Everything in this home is to the highest quality in product and finish. The heating system is truly innovative. The house is comfortably warmed through a revolutionary infrared heating system that projects warmth down from the ceiling providing clean heat throughout. Powered by electricity it is more energy-efficient than traditional heating and costs up to a third less to run. The hot water system is also highly energy-efficient, heating only the pre-programmed amount needed rather than the whole cylinder, saving potentially 20% on hot water costs. Both the heating and hot water systems are cutting edge ‘Grand Design’ award-winning products.

The garden is designed for entertaining as much as the house, with a dropped section surrounded by planting and LED lighting created for sofa seating and drinks, leaving plenty of space for dining tables and barbecue. A landscaped lawn surrounded by trees and shrubs stretches to the bottom of the garden, with uninterrupted views over trees and fields beyond.

Council Tax Band G £3,363.54 22/23

Location:

South Harpenden is a very peaceful enclave close to the lush Hertfordshire countryside but within walking distance of the lively and attractive town centre with its plentiful supply of shops, cafes, pub and restaurants, and monthly farmers' markets. From Harpenden station you can be at London St Pancras in less than 30 minutes. The town is well known for its outstanding schools, both state and independent, with Aldwickbury independent boys prep school just a few minutes walk from the house.

Harpenden is a very sociable town, with thriving rugby, football and tennis clubs, and an unusually extensive common which is home to the cricket club and a golf club. A focal point for the town, the common is ideal for dog walkers and has a bridle path, wildlife and duck ponds and hosts regular events such as the annual classic car show and summer carnival. A newly built theatre and concert venue is close to the common, with more entertainment options at the cathedral city of St Albans a 15 minute drive away. Luton Airport is also just 15 minutes away.