6 bed detached house for sale

Wordsworth Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5

At a glance
2 reception rooms
6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Garage
Garden
Garden Outbuilding
Freehold
Residential
3,055 sq ft

This property’s refurbishment has cleverly updated the living accommodation while retaining the traditional layout and elegant lines of the era. There is ample space for families, with well-proportioned reception rooms and a generous kitchen/dining room to the rear that creates a fantastic open-plan living space. The enclosed porch leads to the entrance hallway, which provides a wealth of original character and convenient access to the ground-floor accommodation. Storage under the stairs offers a practical space to keep shoes and bags neatly tucked away. The sitting room features a corner bay window and a stunning original fireplace between built-in joinery, creating a cosy focal point for evenings at home. The family room is another well-proportioned space with a characterful open fireplace and French doors opening onto the garden, a great spot for family movie nights or entertaining. The kitchen/dining room is light and airy, with large windows and an attractive bay window seat, which provides a stunning feature. With space for a dining table, it forms the perfect hub for family life and entertaining, and further benefits from underfloor heating. Bespoke hand-painted cabinetry is complemented by granite work surfaces and a traditional Belfast sink, alongside an integrated dishwasher. A large island provides a fantastic area for casual family dining. A range cooker and large American-style fridge freezer are seamlessly integrated into the design, while the utility room provides an area for laundry machines.
On the first floor, the spacious principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage and a modern en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms with built-in storage, one of which also features an en suite shower room, along with a smart family bathroom and a separate WC.
Two additional good-sized bedrooms are located on the second floor. One benefits from useful eaves storage, with a door leading to a generous storage room.

Outside
The house is set behind a thoughtfully landscaped front garden and has an exceptionally attractive façade, hung in red tile and featuring classical corner bay windows. A paved driveway provides off-road parking, an EV charging point and access to a garage with an up-and-over electric door. Further permit-controlled parking is available on the street. A side gate leads to the rear garden, which is an excellent size, with a generous terrace adjoining the house, providing space for alfresco dining. The lawns are divided into upper and lower areas and are enclosed by high hedges and wooden panel fencing for privacy, while a number of mature trees and shrubs provide additional interest. At the end of the garden, there is a modern outbuilding comprising a garden store and a room currently used as an office, which could serve a variety of purposes for entertaining, hobbies, or leisure.

Location
Harpenden has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store. It boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops. The town is home to several outstanding state schools as well as independent schools, with further options accessible in nearby St Albans or Hemel Hempstead. Good sporting and leisure facilities include a sports centre with indoor swimming pool, rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs, together with three golf courses. Cycling, riding and walking can be enjoyed in the Woodland Trust’s Heartwood Forest and Rothamsted Estate.

Distances
Harpenden town centre 0.5 miles
Harpenden train station 0.7 miles
Wheathampstead 3.6 miles
Redbourn 4.3 miles
St. Albans 5.4 miles
Welwyn Garden City 8.4 miles

Nearby Stations
Harpenden Station
St Albans City Station
St Albans Abbey Station
Luton Parkway Station

Key Locations
Rothamsted Park
Rothamsted Manor
Harpenden Common
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Heartwood Forest
The Nickey Line
St Albans Cathedral
Verulamium Park
Luton Hoo
Knebworth House and Gardens
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Whipsnade Zoo
Shaws Corner (National Trust)

Nearby Schools
St Nicholas C of E Primary School
Harpenden Academy
High Beeches Primary School
Crabtree Infants’ and Junior School
Manland Primary School
St. George’s School
Sir John Lawes School
Roundwood Park School
Wood End School and Nursery
Aldwickbury School
St. Hilda’s School
The King’s School
St. Albans High School for Girls
St. Albans Boys School
Beechwood Park School