Location

Mileages approx: Harpenden mainline station 1.8 miles (London St. Pancras International 27 mins), M1 (Jct 9) 5.5 miles, M1 (Jct 10) 5.7 miles, London Luton Airport 5.6 miles, Central London 30 miles

Harpenden is a charming Hertfordshire town that feels like a village, with an interesting tree lined high street, which is home to a variety of shops, banks and eateries. The town has a great choice of schools with both state and private options including St Hilda's School for Girls and Aldwickbury Boys Preparatory, Sir John Lawes, St Georges and Roundwood.

There are plenty of leisure opportunities within the town including a comprehensive sports complex at Rothamsted and golfers will be spoiled for choice of venue with four golf courses on the outskirts of the town.

Description

Situated on the edge of Harpenden, this delightful period property enjoys a lovely rural feel as it stands adjacent to common land and countryside beyond; perfect for walking and bike riding.

To the front of the property is a pretty cottage garden with a seating area and brick pathway with flowers, a fig tree and plant borders, leading to an oak stable door with attractive stained glass window, beneath a cottage style porch.

The house is entered through a pretty kitchen with a range oven set in a bricked alcove. To the rear there is a large sitting/dining room with tiled floor with underfloor heating and a bricked fireplace with log burning stove. A big ceiling lantern and bi fold doors allow light to flood in and give access to the patio and garden. there is also a utility room and a guest cloakroom.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a large family bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle.

To the rear is a pretty south west facing garden enjoying beautiful views over open countryside. The garden has a patio area and is mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of fruit trees, including apple and cherry. There is a substantial summerhouse with air conditioning, power and heating, creating the opportunity for use as a home office or gym.

From the private parking area at the end of the terrace, a five bar gate gives access to further land belonging to No.2 that continues around the garden of the next door house to connect with the rear garden. As well as affording access, it gives space for more planting or other leisure uses. There is also a second garden shed with power.

The house benefits from the installation of a ground source heat pump that serves the heating and hot water.