5 bedroom detached house for sale

An impressive, detached family residence set within 1/3 acre of magnificent mature grounds. This period house offers extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, situated in a sought after and highly convenient central location.OutsideThe gardens and grounds are a particular feature of this appealing property. To the front there is mature hedging and attractive trees, an area of lawn with path to the front door. To the side of the house there is space for further enlargement of the property or a garage block, subject to planning permission. The rear garden is generous, mature and beautifully landscaped and maintained. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a paved dining terrace leading to an expanse of lawn with established specimen trees and attractive planting. Total plot 0.35 acresSituationTownsend Lane adjoins the much favoured ‘Avenues’ area of central Harpenden affording easy access to outstanding schools, High Street and the station. Harpenden offers an excellent choice of schools for all age groups and those in St Albans are easily reached. There are several challenging golf courses, a sports centre, swimming pool, a new state-of-the-art theatre and entertainment venue, various clubs and associations and a comprehensive range of restaurants. Harpenden also benefits greatly from a fast train service to St Pancras International (c.26 minutes) as well as to the motorway network via the M1 at Jct 9. Property Ref Number: HAM-61030Additional InformationThis fine Edwardian house has attractive period features including high ceilings to the ground and first floor. The entrance opens onto a spacious dining room with an attractive fireplace and box bay window, also on the ground floor there is a kitchen/breakfast room and a generous living room with a box bay window to front and a further window overlooking the rear garden. On the lower ground floor there is a delightful family room leading onto a superb conservatory which leads on to the magnificent garden. Additionally on this floor is a games room which could also work as a bedroom, along with a kitchenette and a shower room. The remainder of the lower ground floor is a garage/workshop accessed from the rear of the property. On the first floor there are four comfortable bedrooms along with two bathrooms (one en-suite).