This attractive mid-century home has been recently updated to provide new glazing, central heating, an extended dining area for modern open-plan living and a converted annexe. The property offers spacious, well-balanced accommodation throughout and a pleasant garden, ideal for relaxing and entertaining.

Upon entering the property, an entrance hall provides access to the study and a sitting room, which both feature original brick fireplaces and characterful wooden flooring. To the rear, and forming the central hub of the house, is the impressive open-plan kitchen, family and dining room, designed for modern family living. The kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry complemented by quartz work surfaces and a large central island, perfect for casual dining. A generous pantry provides excellent additional storage. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, with French doors opening onto the terrace and a modern log burner as an attractive focal point. The dining area benefits from a wonderful light-filled triple aspect, flowing seamlessly into the garden – an ideal setting for entertaining. Also on the ground floor, and accessible via a side entrance, is a recently converted annexe, complete with a kitchenette and an en suite shower room, offering ideal accommodation for guests or extended family.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage and a modern en suite bathroom featuring twin basins, a shower and a roll-top bath. There are three further double bedrooms, served by a smart shower room and a separate WC.

Outside

Tucked away on a pleasant residential street, the house is set behind an attractive front garden, with mature planting and a carriage driveway laid to gravel, which provides ample parking and access to a garage. The property presents a traditional façade of red brick, enhanced by cladding to the upper elevation and finished with a characterful porch. A pedestrian gate leads to the rear garden which wraps around two sides of the property and is enclosed by picket fencing and hedging. It has been thoughtfully landscaped, with a large, paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. Well-maintained lawns are bordered by beds, filled with a wonderful array of shrubs and perennial planting, adding colour and interest throughout the seasons. Mature trees abound, offering privacy and creating a wonderfully leafy feel, with a rear gate leading to nearby woodlands. At the end of the garden, there is a separate stable block offering useful storage and potential for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions.

Situation

Sauncey Wood is a desirable residential cul-de-sac, set within a quiet, leafy setting. It offers a peaceful environment with a pleasant sense of privacy, while remaining well placed for local amenities and transport links. 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 2.3 miles Harpenden train station 2.1 miles Wheathampstead 2.8 miles Redbourn 5.7 miles St. Albans 6.9 miles Welwyn Garden City 7.6 miles

Nearby Stations Harpenden Station Luton Parkway Station St Albans City 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 Knebworth House and Gardens Stockwood Discovery Centre Whipsnade Zoo Shaws Corner (National Trust)

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

Directions

Directions From Strutt & Parker’s Harpenden office, turn left onto Bower’s Parade and then right onto the High Street/A1081. Follow the road southeast for 0.2 miles and at the mini roundabout take the first exit onto Station Road (B652). After 1.2 miles, at the roundabout, take the third exit onto Lower Luton Road and travel 0.4 miles. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Common Lane and continue for 0.6 miles. Turn right into Sauncey Wood and the property will be found on the left-hand side. AL5 5DP ///movie.curving.across