5 bed detached house for sale

Townsend Lane, Harpenden AL5

An impressive, detached family residence set within 1/3
acre of magnificent mature grounds. This period house
offers extensive and versatile accommodation arranged
over three floors, situated in a sought after and highly
convenient central location.

Outside

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of
this appealing property. To the front there is mature
hedging and attractive trees, an area of lawn with
path to the front door. To the side of the house there
is space for further enlargement of the property or
a garage block, subject to planning permission. The
rear garden is generous, mature and beautifully
landscaped and maintained. Adjacent to the rear
of the house is a paved dining terrace leading to an
expanse of lawn with established specimen trees and
attractive planting. Total plot 0.35 acres

Situation

Townsend Lane adjoins the much favoured ‘Avenues’
area of central Harpenden affording easy access to
outstanding schools, High Street and the station.
Harpenden offers an excellent choice of schools for all
age groups and those in St Albans are easily reached.
There are several challenging golf courses, a sports
centre, swimming pool, a new state-of-the-art theatre
and entertainment venue, various clubs and associations
and a comprehensive range of restaurants.
Harpenden also benefits greatly from a fast train service
to St Pancras International (c.26 minutes) as well as to
the motorway network via the M1 at Jct 9.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-61030

Additional Information

This fine Edwardian house has attractive period features
including high ceilings to the ground and first floor. The
entrance opens onto a spacious dining room with an
attractive fireplace and box bay window, also on the
ground floor there is a kitchen/breakfast room and a
generous living room with a box bay window to front and
a further window overlooking the rear garden.
On the lower ground floor there is a delightful family
room leading onto a superb conservatory which leads on
to the magnificent garden. Additionally on this floor is a
games room which could also work as a bedroom, along
with a kitchenette and a shower room. The remainder of
the lower ground floor is a garage/workshop accessed
from the rear of the property.
On the first floor there are four comfortable bedrooms
along with two bathrooms (one en-suite).