The property This delightful end terraced period cottage is set in a stunning position, surrounded by fields and rolling countryside yet less than two miles from Harpenden town centre. The ground floor provides three well-presented reception rooms for entertaining and everyday living. They include the comfortable sitting room with its overhead timber beams, brick-built fireplace fitted with a logburner and built-in shelving and cupboard space.

There is also a drawing room/play room with a splendid brick-built feature fireplace and a sunny south-facing aspect. Further living space is provided in the form of the open-plan kitchen, dining area and family area. The family area is a stunning solid wood Orangery with a ceiling lantern skylight, dual French doors and views across the gardens and beyond, while the kitchen and dining area has shaker-style units, a range cooker and space for a large family dining table.

Upstairs there are three well-presented double bedrooms, all of which benefit from built-in storage. These include the principal bedroom with its dressing room and en suite bathroom, which has a chrome heated towel rail, a bathtub and a separate corner shower unit. The first floor also has a family bathroom.

The studio is located in an outbuilding and offers useful further accommodation for guests or family members. It includes a sitting area and bedroom with an en suite shower room and could alternatively be used as a home gym or office space.

Outside

Outside The house forms part of a terrace of cottages set at the end of a single-track lane, approximately 200 yards from the main road. There is a block paved and gravel driveway and parking area to the side of the house, providing parking space and access to the outbuilding, which houses the studio and a single garage, which is ideal for further parking or workshop space. The garden is mostly to the rear, benefitting from a south-facing aspect and views across the surrounding fields. It extends to approximately 100ft and includes a sunny patio for al fresco dining, with an area of lawn beyond. Bordering the lawn are well-stocked beds with various shrubs and flowering perennials and a timber-framed summer house..

Situation

Location Harpenden has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store. It boasts 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.

Distances Harpenden town centre 1.8 miles Luton 5.0 miles St. Albans 7.0 miles Welwyn Garden City 9.0 miles

Nearby Stations Harpenden Luton Airport Parkway St. Albans City St. Albans Abbey Key Locations St. Albans (historic cathedral city) Whipsnade Zoo Chilterns National Landscape Luton Airport Harpenden Farmers Market Harpenden Sports Centre Aldwickbury Park Golf Club Harpenden Common Golf Club Harpenden Golf Club Heartwood Forest The Eric Morecambe Centre Harpenden Rothamsted Park Rothamsted Estate

Nearby Schools Wood End School Roundwood Park School Roundwood Primary School The King's School St Hilda's School St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School St George's School Sir John Lawes Harpenden Academy Manland Primary School High Beeches Primary School Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Infants School

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