5 bedroom detached house

A lovely single storey property with flexible accommodation and good sized landscaped garden in a centrally located cul de sac close to excellent schooling.

Sitting room | Family area/games room | Study | Dining room | Kitchen | Utility Cloakroom | Principal bedroom with dressing room & en suite shower room | 4 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Shower room with sauna | Double garage | Garden | EPC rating D

The property
This well-presented family home dates back to the 1960’s and offers well-proportioned, light-filled accommodation, with several attractive features including exposed brickwork and timber beams.

There are two main reception areas, with the semi open-plan drawing room and dining room adjoined to create a splendid space in which to relax or entertain. Adjacent to these rooms is the study. There is also a 26ft family area/games room with limestone flooring with underfloor heating and full-height windows. These welcome plenty of natural light. The bespoke kitchen has fitted storage units to base and wall level and a breakfast bar, with the adjoining utility room offering further space for home storage and appliances.

The property provides five bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with its walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The property also benefits from a family bathroom and a further shower room, which is fitted with a sauna.

Location
Harpenden has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store. It offers an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops.

The town is home to several outstanding state schools, with independent schools nearby including Beechwood Park, St. Albans High School and Boys School and Aldwickbury Prep School. Good sporting and leisure facilities include a Sports Centre with indoor swimming pool, rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs, together with three golf courses. Cycling, riding and walking can be enjoyed in the Woodland Trust’s Heartwood Forest and Rothamsted Estate.

Outside
At the front of the property, the driveway provides parking for up to two vehicles, as well as access to the integrated double garage. The front garden has paved and gravel terracing, bordered by various shrubs and hedgerows, while at the rear the attractive landscaped garden includes a patio area for al fresco dining, a second paved seating area, a well-maintained lawn, a vegetable garden with raised beds and colourful border beds with a wealth of shrubs and flowering perennials.

Harpenden town centre 0.4 miles, Harpenden mainline station 0.6 miles (London St. Pancras 23 minutes), M1 (Jct 9) 4.8 miles, London Luton Airport 5.2 miles, Central London 30 miles