The Old Granary is a superbly presented recently refurbished detached character house in an idyllic, picturesque semi-rural setting within Childwickbury agricultural estate on outskirts of St Albans comprising 3 double bedrooms , 3 en-suite bathroom / shower rooms , 23' x 14' dining / sitting room, well-appointed kitchen/ breakfast room with an Aga range and integrated appliances and mature south facing gardens of approx. a quarter of an acre.

Within easy reach of St Albans Abbey, Verulamium Park and Lakes, St Michaels Village, St Albans City Centre (approx. 2 miles), Harpenden (approx. 6 miles) ,each with fast train service into St Pancras International, highly regarded Public and State School and local amenities

The Property - The Old Granary is a recently re-furbished detached character residence with a wealth of exposed timbers including an impressive, vaulted ceiling to the main bedroom with exposed ceiling beams. Immaculately presented throughout with French doors to the sitting / dining room and bedroom 2 opening onto the terrace and rear garden.

Location - Accessed by a private lane leading to the Childwickbury Agricultural Estate, running by the banks of the River Ver, adjacent to Shafford Farmhouse, Shafford Mill House and a cluster of nearby properties bordered by rolling countryside.

Outside - The gravel fourcourt of Shafford Farmhouse provides pedestrian and vehiclular access to The Old Granary. There is a gated vehiclular access at the rear of the property and a gated side passage leading to the mature lawned south facing rear garden with fenced, hedged and tree lined boundaries approx 120' deep and 86' wide extending to approx. a quarter of an acre.

There is a large paved terrace to the rear accessed by French doors from the sitting/dining room and bedroom 2 (which has potential for use as a separate reception room).

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Exposed timbers , Stairs to first floor.

Sitting / Dining Room - 7.04m x 4.39m (23'1 x 14'5) - Dual aspect with windows to front and rear with French door to terrace and rear garden.

Inner Hall - Stable door to courtyard.

Breakfast Room / Kitchen - 3.96m x 3.25m (13'0 x 10'8) - Range of fitted cupboards and wall cabinets with granite work surfaces and Breakfast bar. Aga range oven with extractor over. Integrated dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Window overlooking rear garden.

Bedroom 2 - 5.79m x 4.01m (19'0 x 13'2) - Dual aspect with windows to front and rear with French doors opening onto terrace and garden. Exposed timbers.

En-Suite Shower Room - Shower cubicle with chrome shower fitting. Wash basin with cupboard under. W.C. Chrome towel rail. Window overlooking garden.

Bedroom 3 - 4.39m x 3.35m (14'5 x 11'0) - Dual aspect with window to front and rear overlooking garden.

En-Suite Shower Room - Large tiled shower cubicle with chrome shower fitting. Wash basin & W,C. Loft access. Window overlooking rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - Exposed timbers. Window overlooking rear garden.

Bedroom 1 - 5.28m x 4.29m (17'4 x 14'1) - A superb room with vaulted ceiling and wealth of exposed beams. 2 Cast iron lantern lights. Built in wardrobe. Dual aspect with window to front with views over rear garden.

En-Suite Bathroom - Roll top bath with claw feet and shower fitting. Wash basin & W.C. Exposed timbers. Built in cupboard. Window to front.

Outside -

Mature South Facing Garden - Lawned with paved terrace and fenced, hedged and tree lined boundaries, Aprox depth 120' and width 86' extending to approx 1/4 acre.

Parking - The Old Granary has pedestrian and vehicular access across gravelled forecourt of Shafford Farmhouse with parking area to side and gated access to rear garden

Brick Outbuilding - Oil fired Boiler for central heating and hot water.

Oil Storage Tank -

Services - Mains water and electricity, drainage to septic tank, oil fired central heating and hot water.

Service Charge - £500 P.A. to cover the shared costs of septic tank.

Epc - Energy Rating - F

Council Tax - TBA

Viewing - Through Druce & Partners, telephone:[use Contact Agent Button] [use Contact Agent Button]

Agents Note - These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract in whole or part. The statements contained herein are made without responsibility on the part of Druce & Partners or the Vendors and they cannot be relied upon as representations of fact. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. The Vendors do not make or give, and neither Druce & Partners nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Measurements and Other Information 1. All measurements are approximate. 2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact Druce & Partners and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating traveling some distance to view the property.