5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial detached five‐bedroom family home extending to approximately 2,983 sq ft, offering bright, beautifully presented accommodation throughout. Constructed around 20 years ago by a highly regarded local builder, and has been thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light and space and extended. The well‐balanced ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, elegant sitting room, spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living room, a study and a separate utility room. On the first floor are an impressive principal bedroom suite and guest suite, both benefiting from en‐suite shower rooms, together with three further generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is also afforded additional loft space accessed via a pull down ladder with Velux window allowing natural light. Externally, the property enjoys ample off‐street parking with access to the garage at the front, while to the rear is a particularly attractive and well‐maintained garden, ideal for family life and entertaining. Located in a highly sought‐after residential area, the house is conveniently positioned for local amenities and renowned schooling, including St Albans Girls’ School, as well as St Albans city centre and excellent road and rail connections.SituationThe historical city of St Albans offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities within the city centre. St Albans is a Roman City of great historical interest, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars. The Verulamium Park close by has approximately 100 acres of beautiful parkland and lake providing many leisure facilities. St Albans has an excellent selection of schooling both state and private. For the commuter there is a fast one stop train link from St Albans City Station (which is also accessible along the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route) to St Pancras International (with Eurostar direct to Brussels, Paris & Amsterdam) and directly onto the City. There is also access from the Abbey Station from which trains go to Watford Junction where there is the fast train into Euston station (approx. 20 minutes). The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of leisure activities including walking, riding, numerous golf courses, leisure centres and many areas of historical interest. Property Ref Number: HAM-64426