5 bedroom detached house for sale

Spanning in excess of 4,200 sqft, this impressive and beautifully enhanced home offers the perfect blend of semi-rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. Thoughtfully extended and finished to an exceptional standard throughout, including air-conditioning and under-floor heating to several of the rooms, the property is flooded with natural light and provides a highly versatile layout - ideal for multi-generational living or for creating independent annexe-style accommodation if it is required.

On arrival, a wide and welcoming hallway sets the tone, drawing you through to the heart of the home: an outstanding open-plan kitchen/dining/living space. Extended to the rear and designed to maximise the panoramic garden outlook, this spectacular room features full-height windows and doors along with two large roof lanterns, creating a wonderfully bright and airy environment. Comfort is assured year-round with underfloor heating and air conditioning. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of sleek high-gloss units complemented by contrasting granite worktops, while a central island with breakfast bar provides the perfect spot for informal dining. High-specification appliances include wine fridges, double ovens, microwave, warming drawer, gas hob, and an American-style fridge/freezer. The living area is perfectly positioned to enjoy the garden views, and a useful utility room with external access sits just off the kitchen.

For quieter evenings, the separate lounge offers a cosy retreat with dual-aspect windows, French doors opening onto the garden, and a feature fireplace with inset log-burning stove. Additional reception spaces include a dedicated study and a gym, enhancing the flexibility of this substantial home.
Further adding to its appeal are two generous ground-floor bedrooms, both benefiting from en-suite facilities- ideal for guests, family members, or those seeking single-level living.

Upstairs, the first of two staircases leads independently to a spacious double bedroom enjoying elevated garden views, generous eaves storage, a dressing room and an en-suite shower room.
The second staircase is a striking feature in itself, with oak newel posts and handrails complemented by a glazed balustrade. This staircase rises to the superb principal suite, which enjoys stunning panoramic views through a wide window and benefits from air conditioning for the warmer months. The suite also offers a dressing room and a luxurious four-piece en-suite bathroom.
Completing the upper floor, an additional bedroom with roof windows leads into a separate adjoining space, offering excellent potential for a further en-suite or dressing room if desired.

Outside, the property is approached via electrically operated gates, opening onto ample parking for multiple vehicles. To the side, a garage with double doors to both the front and rear provides excellent practicality, while a separate detached garage/workshop offers further space for storage, hobbies, or an additional vehicle. Subject to the usual consents, this building could be easily adapted into an external home office as benefits from power and lighting.

The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and enjoy a favoured south-westerly aspect. A wide paved seating area provides an ideal entertaining and al-fresco dining space, leading onto a lawn with raised stone beds and steps up to a gently sloping lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs. To assist in the dryer months, a rainwater harvesting system collects water from the roof and patio and is pumped to taps around the garden.
A gravelled pathway continues to a greenhouse, and beyond this lies a fenced paddock which measures approximately 0.8 of an acre - an idyllic haven for wildlife and a fantastic recreational space for children, or an exciting prospect for equestrian enthusiasts.

The property is located on a private road in the highly regarded Oaklands area of Welwyn. Oaklands itself benefits from a popular local primary school, a parade of shops for day to day needs and a regular bus service to both Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City town centres. Mainline rail services can be found at either Knebworth, Welwyn North (Digswell) or Welwyn Garden City centres and more extensive leisure, schooling and shopping facilities are situated just a short distance away in Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage.

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