£900,000
3 bed detached house for saleLanercost Close, Welwyn AL6
3 beds
1 bath
3 receptions
EPC Rating: E
- Chain free
- Freehold
Ashtons
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About this property
Rarely available detached family home – first time on the market in over 45 years
Located at the head of a sought-after Oaklands cul-de-sac
Set within an impressive plot of approximately 1⁄2 acre
Excellent potential to modernise and extend (STPP)
Generous living room with inglenook fireplace
Conservatory overlooking the gardens
Dual-aspect dining room with feature fireplace
Kitchen with space for breakfast table and garden views
Beautiful wraparound gardens with direct access to woodland
Ample driveway parking and two detached garages
Tucked away at the head of a desirable Oaklands cul-de-sac and set within an impressive plot of approximately half an acre, this attractive detached family home presents a truly rare opportunity.
Offered for the first time in over four decades, it offers excellent potential for modernisation and extension (subject to the necessary permissions) to create a remarkable forever home.
A welcoming porch opens into a generous entrance hallway with an under-stairs storage cupboard and cloakroom with wc. The light-filled living room enjoys triple-aspect windows, a charming inglenook fireplace, and double doors into the conservatory, which overlooks the garden. The dual-aspect dining room, also with a feature fireplace, is positioned at the front of the property, while to the rear, the kitchen offers ample space for a breakfast table, fitted cabinetry, worktops, and some appliances, all while enjoying a delightful garden outlook.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom has been combined with the fourth bedroom to create a spacious dressing room/walk-in wardrobe. A second double bedroom and further single are served by a modern, re-fitted shower room.
The gardens are an exceptional highlight - wrapping around the property and offering a tranquil, private setting with direct access to woodland at the rear. Mature hedges and trees frame large areas of lawn, complemented by paved seating areas perfect for outdoor entertaining. A driveway provides ample parking and leads to two detached garages.
Agents Notes: The property is being sold chain free and via informal tender with final offers to be submitted in writing to Ashtons Welwyn Garden City office no later than 9am on the 29th of September 2025.
Tender forms available upon request.
Residents private road maintenance charge to The Oaklands Association of £130pa.
Lanercost Close is a private road just a five minute walk from a parade of shops, Post Office and local schools and within a few minutes' drive of Welwyn Village which offers an excellent range of amenities, including doctor's and dentist surgeries, Tesco Express along with pubs and restaurants offering fine dining.
More extensive facilities are in Welwyn Garden City which is approximately four miles away. Welwyn North station and also Knebworth station are only a short drive and offer a fast and frequent service into Kings Cross, taking from just 21 minutes, whilst junction 6 of the of the A1(M) is within two miles.
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