5 bedroom detached house for sale

A large detached family home set in a sought after rural setting close to local shops and amenities

Description

A modern detached family home set in a sought after semi rural location close to the well-connected village of Codicote and Old Welwyn Village.

This spacious property is designed to offer a comfortable and convenient lifestyle for a growing family.

Rabley Cottage has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished throughout, over the years and offers generous accommodation set over two floors. The dining room features a cast iron open fireplace and a skylight which provides an abundance of natural light. The ground floor also comprises of a spacious study, good size sitting room with fireplace featuring a log burning stove and French doors.

The focal point of this home is its open plan kitchen and dining area with central island and Bi folding doors which lead out to an east facing terrace and garden making it an ideal space for both family living and entertaining.

The kitchen features integrated AEG appliances, including two ovens, microwave, coffee machine and LPG gas range cooker and plenty of storage. There is also a spacious utility room, a convenient down stairs W/C with unique wine rack and an integral garage with access from the main hallway.

On the first floor there are five generous bedrooms, three of which offer en suites and there is also a family bathroom.

Outside
The property is set back from the road with large gravel driveway, parking for several vehicles and a double garage. While to the rear there is a well maintained garden offering a high degree of privacy and there is also a raised paved terrace which is ideal for al fresco entertaining.

The entire property has been rendered in the last 2 years with a silicon maintenance free material, this was a costly upgrade by the current vendors, includes the guttering, soffits and downpipes and does not need to be painted.

Location

Approx mileages; Codicote 0.9 miles, Welwyn 1.8 miles, Welwyn Garden City 4.5 miles, Hitchin 9 miles, Knebworth 2.8 miles, Stevenage 10.3 miles, Harpenden 7.7 miles, Welwyn North Railway Station 3.5 miles (with trains running to London Kings Cross in approximately 34 minutes), Stevenage Railway Station 8.9 miles (with fast trains running to London Kings Cross in approximately 22 mins), A1 (M), 3.1 miles

Surrounded by a number of pretty villages and hamlets, Codicote is the nearest, where you will find local shops, a restaurant, three pubs, a butcher and a garden centre.

The larger towns of Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin have extensive shopping facilities including an array of national retailers and a large John Lewis (WGC). There are impressive recreational facilities too, including Stanborough Lakes and Gosling Sports Centre with its dry ski slope, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, velodrome and golf driving range.

Both Hitchin and Harpenden are about 9 and 7.7 miles away; Hitchin being a traditional market town with a cosmopolitan edge, characterised by bustling high streets of independent boutiques, cafes, restaurants, pubs and other amenities.
Welwyn North Railway Station, providing a convenient link to London Kings Cross in approximately 30 minutes, is easily accessible. Additionally, the A1M motorway is within reach, providing access to the broader motorway network. Locally there is a fantastic selection of highly esteemed private and public schools.

Square Footage: 2,773 sq ft