The property is well positioned on a charming road, providing an attractive first impression. Internally the house is equally well appointed and benefits from a number of premium features, which complement a relaxing and timeless décor scheme. The house is immaculately presented and ready for immediate occupation. Downstairs there are two reception rooms, including a cosy sitting room at the front of the house with a wood-burning stove and a separate, light-filled family room which is open plan to a dining room and kitchen. The latter has an AGA stove and wood floors, with doors leading to the rear garden providing the ideal space for entertaining in the warmer months. An adjoining utility room has space for laundry machines, and there is a useful cloakroom tucked under the stairs.

The bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors, including two generous doubles on the first floor together with a smaller double bedroom and a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a lovely principal suite with its own bathroom and south-facing Juliet balcony affording far-reaching views over the garden and beyond.

Outside

Outside The house is set behind a private driveway with further parking available on Barnfield Road. Steps lead down to the front door and around the side of the house to the rear garden, which has a favourable southerly aspect and is landscaped to suit families and couples: an elevated terrace enjoys lovely views down the garden and leads to an area of lawn bordered to either side by mature trees and shrubs. At the end of the garden there is a detached office and shed, fronted by an area of gravel. This offers storage and the ideal homeworking space which could work equally well as a playroom, gym or studio.

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 as well as independent schools, with further options accessible in nearby St Albans or Hemel Hempstead. 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 mile Wheathampstead 2.8 miles Redbourn 3.2 miles St. Albans 4.8 miles Welwyn Garden City 7.2 miles Hatfield 7.8 miles

Nearby Stations Harpenden Station Luton Parkway Station St Albans City Station St Albans Abbey Station

Key Locations Rothamsted Park Rothamsted Manor Harpenden Common The Eric Morecambe Centre Heartwood Forest The Nickey Line St Albans Cathedral Verulamium Park Luton Hoo Stockwood Discovery Centre Whipsnade Zoo Shaws Corner (National Trust)

Nearby Schools Crabtree Infants’ and Junior School Wood End School Roundwood Primary School Roundwood Park School High Beeches Primary School Manland Primary School St. George’s School Sir John Lawes School Aldwickbury School St. Hilda’s School The King’s School St. Albans High School for Girls St. Albans Boys School Beechwood Park School

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Harpenden office, turn onto Bower’s Parade and then left onto the High Street/A1081. After 0.3 miles turn left at the roundabout onto Bull Road and proceed right around the bend onto Southdown Road. At the mini roundabout take the first exit onto Crabtree Lane, pass under the bridge and then turn right onto Meadow Walk. After the bend the road becomes Barnfield Road and the house will be seen on the right-hand side after about 100 metres.

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