4 bed detached house for sale

Marford Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL4

A substantial period house close to the centre of Wheathampstead

Description
located less than a quarter of a mile from the heart of Wheathampstead High Street, The Old Presbytery is an attractive four-bedroom detached residence enjoying a generous plot behind a gated entrance, with a broad frontage and extensive driveway parking.

The property is thoughtfully arranged to offer highly flexible accommodation well suited to modern family living. At its heart lies a substantial kitchen and dining space, designed for both everyday living and entertaining, creating a natural hub for gathering. A large utility room provides more storage space and door to garden. Complementing this are a separate sitting room with fireplace, a family room and large gym. These rooms are accessed off an inner hallway with guest cloakroom and the gym and family room offer scope for conversion into annexe style accommodation if required, perfectly suited for dependent relatives, guests or multi-generational living, subject to the necessary consents. On the other side of the house is the home office, which benefits from its own independent access, making it ideal for those working from home or running a business without compromising the privacy of the main living areas.

Upstairs, the well-balanced accommodation which includes the principal bedroom suite with dressing room and walk in wardrobe as well a large en suite shower room with dual sinks. The second bedroom also has an en suite shower room and there are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle.

Externally, the private rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged to create a series of usable seating areas, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation, while maintaining a sense of seclusion. In addition, there is a garden workshop. To the front the gated driveway affords parking for multiple vehicles and there are a number of brick and tile storage sheds.

The Old Presbytery combines character, space and adaptability in a highly convenient village setting, making it an appealing home for a wide range of purchasers.

Location
The Old Presbytery occupies an attractive and well-established position within the highly regarded Hertfordshire village of Wheathampstead, a charming and vibrant community surrounded by undulating countryside and the River Lea valley.

The village offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities including a selection of independent shops, a convenience store, cafés, public houses, and restaurants centred around the picturesque High Street. Leisure facilities are well catered for, with nearby access to scenic walking routes, sports clubs, and open spaces, together with a strong sense of community supported by local events and village activities.

Wheathampstead is particularly well regarded for its schooling, with a number of highly respected primary schools within the village itself, alongside access to a wider choice of state and independent schools in the surrounding area.

Harpenden lies approximately 3 miles to the west, providing a more extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including supermarkets, boutique retailers, cafés, restaurants and a thriving high street environment. The town also offers a comprehensive selection of highly regarded state and private schooling. In addition, Harpenden provides a mainline railway station with direct services into London St Pancras International, making it an excellent location for commuters, while road connections via the A1(M) and M1 are readily accessible.

Square Footage: 3,343 sq ft