Land for sale

Annables Lane, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden AL5

Building plot of about 0.41 acres with planning consent for the erection of a substantial contemporary house

Description
A fantastic opportunity for a self builder to acquire a plot of about 0.41 acres with planning consent granted for the erection of a striking and substantial new house. Designed by code Architects, the house as granted has a Gross Internal Area of over 7000 sq ft laid out over three floors. The house is designed in a timeless contemporary classic style in red brick with stone detailing.

The ground floor has a large central hallway with a sitting room and study to the front. To the rear there is a garden room, formal dining room and a large kitchen dining family space. Linking the house to the double garage is a rear hallway with larder and a boot room.

The first floor has an impressive landing around a large void under a roof lantern. The main bedroom suite has dressing room and en suite bathroom and is set to the rear to enjoy views over the gardens from a balcony. There are four further bedrooms with en suite bath or shower rooms and a laundry room.

The basement offers a comprehensive leisure complex with a games room and bar leading out to a courtyard. There is a gym, cinema room, wine room and guest cloakroom. A sixth bedroom suite with kitchenette could act as an annexe for a family member or a self contained space for an au pair or staff member. There is also a utility room and a plant room.

Annables Lane is a sought after road characterised by large individual houses set well apart, located in the hamlet of Kinsbourne Green which is situated on the edge of Harpenden. Although it borders countryside, part of it's appeal is the accessibility to amenities, being approximately 3 miles drive from Harpenden Station and approximately 2.2 miles from the nearest school, Roundwood Park.

We are informed by the seller that there will be a Section 106 payment but the property will not be subject to a cil payment. Further details on request.

Location
Approx. Mileages: Harpenden town centre 2.2 miles with mainline station to St Pancras International from 24 minutes, M1 junction 9 - 1.5 miles, London Luton Airport 5.2 miles, M25 junction 23 - 16 miles, London 31 miles.

Kinsbourne Green is a small attractive and historic hamlet set along a large Common on the outskirts of Harpenden, just over two miles from the center of the town. With a delightful country feel, it is the perfect place to bring up a family with lots of open countryside to explore and enjoy. Harpenden, with its attractive tree lined high street, has an excellent range of shops including three supermarkets, boutiques and bistros.

The area has an excellent reputation for education due to the quality of private and secondary schools within the area.

For the commuter, Harpenden town centre boasts a mainline station which offers a fast and frequent service to St Pancras International from 24 minutes. If travelling by car, the M1 is approximately 1.5 miles distant, which facilitates access to the M25 and other motorway networks.

For the air traveller, London Luton Airport is approximately 5.2 miles away.

There are plenty of leisure opportunities close by including a comprehensive sports complex at Rothamsted Park, which has tennis and squash courts, an indoor heated pool and a popular gymnasium. Golfers will be spoiled for choice of venue with four golf courses a short drive away.

Square Footage: 7,491 sq ft

Acreage:
0.41 Acres