4 bed detached house for sale

Silverthorn Drive, Hemel Hempstead HP3

This impressive four double bedroom contemporary home occupies a generous plot of approximately a third of an acre and offers an exciting opportunity for improvement subject to the usual consents, whether for a modest internal reconfiguration, a sympathetic extension, or a more ambitious architectural transformation, with excellent local precedent to demonstrate what may be achievable.

The property is set back from the road in a favourable, elevated position with a driveway which provides parking for three vehicles and leads to a double garage, currently in use for storage, but offering scope for conversion if needed.

The front door opens into a striking double-height entrance hall with a conveniently located ground floor WC close by. Double doors lead through to a spacious dual aspect living room, where large low-silled windows to the front and glazed doors to the rear ensure an abundance of natural light throughout the day. There is a further separate reception room, ideal as a study, playroom or snug, together with a generously proportioned kitchen offering ample space for dining furniture, perfect for everyday family life and entertaining alike. The kitchen connects to a useful utility room, which in turn provides rear access to the garage.

An open-tread staircase rises from the hall to an airy galleried landing and this gives access to four double bedrooms, all with fitted storage. One bedroom also enjoys access to a substantial loft area, currently utilised for additional storage and offering further potential. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive in scale and features a sizeable en-suite bathroom, while a large, thoughtfully designed family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

To the rear, the west-facing garden enjoys a high degree of privacy, bordered by mature trees and shrubs. Bathed in afternoon and evening sun, and with a paved seating area close to the house it provides a delightful setting for outdoor relaxation. There is a useful brick outbuilding for storage and the property also benefits from direct access onto adjoining open space, known locally as The Spinney.

Silverthorn Drive forms part of an exclusive private development comprising with an active Residents' Association which works hard to maintain the high standards established when the estate was conceived.

Mainline railway links can be found in the historic City of St Albans situated a short drive away which also caters for everyday needs with a range of bars and restaurants, boutique and high street shops. There are good transport links to both the M1 and M25 are close by and additionally, the mainline stations at Apsley and Hemel Hempstead (connecting to London Euston) are only a short distance away.

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