4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Cowper Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5

Superb four bedroom semi detached house in excellent decorative order

Description
This attractive Victorian halls adjoining semi detached house has been the subject of an extensive and sympathetic modernisation, refurbished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings throughout, it now offers beautifully presented and practical family accommodation over three floors. The current owners have also replaced the windows with modern sash windows and added column radiators throughout. In addition to being characterful period house, the house benefits from its prime location, being approximately 0.4 miles from Harpenden town centre and Harpenden railway station making it convenient for the commuter and school catchments.

The house has a classic reception hall with stairs to first floor, engineered oak flooring and a guest cloakroom. To the front the sitting room has a sash bay window with plantation shutters and cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts. To the rear the kitchen family room has windows and French doors to the garden and the floor is tiled with underfloor heating. The kitchen is fitted by Neptune with painted wood cabinets, an island unit and range oven. There is an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. Also on the ground floor a useful study has window to side and feature fireplace.

The first floor has a generous main bedroom with sash windows to front with an art nouveau cast iron fireplace. The third and fourth bedroom are also on this floor along with the family bathroom which has a freestanding claw foot bath and shower cubicle.

On the top floor the second bedroom has an en suite shower room and could be used as a main bedroom if required.

The rear garden has a paved patio and lawn with a large shed/Summer house and side pedestrian access.

Location
Harpenden Station 0.4 miles, Harpenden High Street 0.6 miles, St Albans 5.2 miles, M1 (Junction 9) 4.6 miles

Despite its village-like feel, Harpenden is an elegant and sophisticated county town with a bustling leafy tree-lined High Street with a comprehensive range of eateries, boutiques and shops including a large Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Food and Sainsbury’s supermarket.

Being located only half a mile from Harpenden Station, with its prompt commuter links to Kings Cross St Pancras, and half a mile to the High Street, this home has all the key amenities on its doorstep. For the motorist, Junction 9 of the M1 is 4.5 miles away and provides close links with the M25. Luton Airport is located just over 6.1 miles away, ideal for the international commuter.

Harpenden has a great choice of schools with both state and private options, including St Hilda’s School for Girls and Aldwickbury Boys Preparatory School. Additionally, Roundwood Junior and Senior Schools, St Nicholas C of E school and St Dominics rc schools are a short drive away and are very popular with families in the area.

For the sports enthusiast there is an abundance of opportunities close by. Rothamsted Park has a large leisure complex including indoor pool and popular gymnasium. Additionally, Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club and Hammonds End Golf Club are but a short drive away.

Square Footage: 1,658 sq ft