Porch | Reception hall | Sitting/dining room Kitchen | Cloakroom | 3 Bedrooms | Study/bedroom 4 | Family bathroom | Family shower room | Garden | Shed | Store | Garage | EPC Rating D

The property

A character cottage with original features, 16 Church Lane is a 16th century red brick built property with exposed beams. The property offers more than 1,300 sq. ft. of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, with attractive character features including casement windows, exposed wall and ceiling beams and some original fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and comprises a spacious family room with feature inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove and a glazed door to the rear terrace, together with a large 23 ft. kitchen/sitting area with a range of contemporary high-gloss wall and base units, modern integrated appliances and glazed door to the sunny rear terrace.

On the first floor there is a spacious principal bedroom with built-in storage and useful neighbouring modern family bathroom, two further generous bedrooms, both with built-in storage, a well-proportioned study, suitable for use as an additional bedroom if required, and a contemporary family shower room.

The property lies in a conservation area at the heart of historic Kimpton, a picturesque village with a strong community spirit, village green, parish church and a range of day-to-day amenities including a Post Office, village store, public houses and a popular primary school. Nearby Harpenden has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store. It boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops. Communications links from the property are excellent, with the nearby A1(M) and M1 giving access to the motorway network and to central London and nearby Harpenden station offering trains to central London in around 25 minutes.

The area offers a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling including St. George’s School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), together with a good selection of independent schools including Aldwickbury, The King’s, St. Hilda’s, Sherrardswood, Oakwood Primary, Kingshott and St. Albans High School for Girls.

The property is approached over a gravelled pathway giving access to the timber-clad porch, and also benefits from a detached garage . The well-maintained rear garden is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by raised flowerbeds and features a brick-built shed and neighbouring store at the end of the garden, suitable for a variety of uses, together with a generous raised split-level terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The beautifully maintained garden is south facing and private.

Harpenden 4.3 miles, Welwyn Garden City 7.2 miles, St. Albans 9.2 miles, Harpenden station 4.5 miles (London St. Pancras International 25 minutes), A1(M) (Jct. 6) 5.2 miles, M1 (Jct.10) 7.5 miles, London Luton Airport 7.6 miles, central London 31.7 miles