5 bed detached house for sale

Briary Wood Lane, Mardley Heath, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6

This stunning and highly adaptable 5-bedroom contemporary home was constructed for the builder’s own occupation in 1955 and occupies a mature, established plot of approximately 0.338 of an acre -facing South/Westerly to the rear.

The current owner has lovingly and creatively refurbished the house to provide stylish, contemporary accommodation with unique mid-century modern tones including large picture windows, a split-level layout and a striking stone fireplace.
On the ground floor, the bright and airy accommodation comprises: Central split level reception hall, generous living/dining room opening to the raised sun deck, quality fitted kitchen with adjoining breakfast/playroom and access to an enchanting decked seating area with vegetable zone beyond, 3 bedrooms, tastefully updated bathroom and an en-suite shower room.

The lower ground floor boasts 2 further generous bedrooms – one of which has a sauna and plunge pool, and both of which provide en-suite facilities. The lower ground floor area could easily provide ancillary annexe accommodation if required with its own access.

The rear garden (with a depth of approximately 118’ deep x 75’ wide) is well established and slopes away from the paved patio immediately adjacent to the house which offers a very elevated feel from the sun deck – just stunning! There are beautiful mature specimen trees, tranquillity and privacy.

The front garden has been divided into zones to include a nature pond, mature trees and shrubs, a rockery, further sitting area, and attractive upended sleeper edged boundary. There is a driveway leading to a detached garage and providing parking for several cars, with a further parking space at the top of the plot.

Energy rating: E

The desirable residential area of Oaklands & Mardley Heath is situated 1.5 miles north east of Welwyn village & enjoys some wonderful borders onto woodland & access to fine country walks. The neighbourhood has a junior/mixed infant school and a parade of shops that include a sub post office, general convenience store, flower shop & butcher. Nearby Knebworth and Welwyn are vibrant working villages that have a wide range of additional amenities including doctor’s surgeries.

The following times and distances are approximate as a guide only: London Kings Cross (32 minutes by rail via Knebworth and 29 mins by rail via wgc - Hertford 6.8 miles - wgc 4 miles - St Albans 12 miles - M25 14 Miles - Luton airport just over 13 miles - Stansted airport 25 miles - Heathrow airport 36 miles - A1M Junction (6) less than a mile away.