Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: Freehold • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Super views to side and rear • Gated driveway and triple garage • Excellent leisure facilities • Private development • Open plan kitchen dining area • EPC Rating = D

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 2 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4SD

Full Description: A significant detached residence situated in highly sought after West Common area with rural views over the golf course and countryside beyond. DescriptionThe Hammonds is situated at the head of a private cul de sac of only three detached houses, set behind electric gates with extensive parking for multiple cars and a triple garage. The plot extends to about 0.4 of an acre and borders farmland to the rear enjoying exceptional countryside views, including over Harpenden golf course.Offering over 6000 sq ft of beautifully appointed living space, the property is thoughtfully designed for modern family life and luxury entertaining. The property is very well specified and includes a ground source heat pump and solar panels providing heat and energy to run the underfloor heating for the basement, ground and first floors, a Lutron lighting system, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR), Sonos ceiling speakers throughout the house, CCTV cameras with hard drive. In addition the house has a passenger lift that covers the basement, ground and first floors, useful for those with reduced mobility as well as future proofing the house for incoming buyers.Accessed via an elegant front door a magnificent hallway with countryside views, has a sweeping staircase leading to the first floor and also winds down to the basement, with the lift discreetly hidden behind a door. The heart of the home is a striking open-plan kitchen and dining area that has extensive glazing to maximise the south westerly facing views over the gardens. There is a further formal sitting room with feature fireplace and a family room to the front. In addition the first floor offers a well fitted out study, a utility room, formal guest cloakroom off the hallway and a second located off a boot room. Leisure and wellness are equally well catered for in the basement area with a cinema room, home gym and a temperature controlled wine cellar. A second kitchen and further guest cloakroom are practical additions, as is the well organized plant room.The property features six generous bedrooms, each with its own en suite, providing outstanding comfort and privacy, one set above the garage block with its own staircase, making it suitable for use as staff accommodation.The house has an integral triple garage with extensive forecourt to front. The gardens are landscaped and have an irrigation system and offer great privacy. The patio to the rear of the kitchen family room is a lovely space to enjoy views not only of the garden but the fields beyond. Additional land may be available by separate negotiation. Further details on request.LocationApprox Mileages: Harpenden town centre - 1.6 miles, St Albans - 5.6 miles, M1 (junction nine) 3.5 miles, London Luton International Airport - 7.7 miles.The Hammonds, a small cul de sac on the edge of West Common, is one of the most sought after areas of Harpenden. Its close proximity to good walking in open countryside, Harpenden Common, Rothamsted Park and the High Street all add to its popularity. With its quiet, leafy residential streets and large detached houses, it’s easy to understand why families choose to settle here. Located just over a mile and a half from the bustling tree-lined high street, with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities and eateries, including three supermarkets and a Marks and Spencer food store, this is a well-served and convenient place to live. The area is well known for its excellent private and state schools, with buses for St Albans, Northwood and Berkhamsted schools picking up locally. There are good sporting and leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sports centre, four renowned golf clubs, and two tennis clubs all within a 10 minute drive. For the commuter, Harpenden is convenient with its fast train service to St. Pancras International, and for the motorist, junction nine of the M1 motorway is just 3.5 miles away.Square Footage: 6,114 sq ft

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