Orchard Drive, St. Albans

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 1191 sqft

Key Features: • STAMP DUTY CONTRIBUTION OF £27,500 (SUBJECT TO TERMS & CONDITIONS) • FOUR BEDROOM ENERGY-EFFICIENT DETACHED FAMILY HOME • SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINING AREA WITH DOOR LEADING TO THE GARDEN • LARGE SEPARATE LOUNGE • EN-SUITE TO PRINCIPAL BEDROOM • COMBINED UTILITY AND DOWNSTAIRS W.C. • GARAGE, ALLOCATED PARKING & EV CHARGING POINT • HIGH EPC RATING, ENERGY-EFFICIENT DESIGN, SOLAR PANELS

Location: • Nearest Station: How Wood Station • Distance to Station: 0.5896204071231139 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 38 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YH

Full Description: <br /><b>SUMMARY</b><br />*** LAST WITHAM PLOT REMAINING *** A contemporary four bedroom detached family home at Orchard Gardens by Abbey Homes, offering practical and well-proportioned accommodation ideal for modern lifestyles with open-plan living.<br /><br /><br /><b>DESCRIPTION</b><br />The Witham (Plot 19) by Abbey Homes is stylish four bedroom detached family home at Orchard Gardens, offering practical and well-proportioned accommodation ideal for modern lifestyles with open-plan living, just a short walk from Park Street station with excellent connectivity to St Albans, Watford and London.<br /><br />The ground floor features a spacious kitchen/dining area with a door leading to the rear garden, fitted with integrated appliances including oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, along with a gas hob, creating a bright and sociable space for both everyday living and entertaining.<br /><br />A large separate lounge provides a comfortable space for relaxing, offering a generous living area away from the main kitchen/dining space. A combined utility and downstairs W.C. completes the ground floor, creating a practical and efficient layout.<br /><br />Upstairs, the property offers well-proportioned bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, alongside three further bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The layout provides flexible accommodation suited to families, home working or guest space.<br /><br />Externally, the property benefits from a garage and allocated parking, together with a private rear garden. The home also benefits from energy-efficient features including solar panels, an A-rated boiler and a high EPC rating, helping to reduce energy consumption and lower running costs.<br /><br /><b>Agents Note</b><br />This property has an offer accepted subject to contract but is still currently available to view.<br /><br /><b>The Development</b> <br />Orchard Gardens is a thoughtfully designed development of just 30 homes, set within a peaceful residential location while offering excellent access to St Albans, Watford and London.<br /><br />The development comprises a mix of two bedroom maisonettes, three bedroom semi-detached homes and four bedroom detached houses, creating a well-balanced community suited to a range of buyers. Each home is carefully designed with modern living in mind, offering contemporary interiors, practical layouts and energy-efficient features throughout.<br /><br />This, combined with its convenient location and excellent transport links, makes Orchard Gardens an ideal location for first-time buyers, families and commuters alike, and the perfect place to call home.<br /><br /><b>About The Developer</b> <br />Abbey New Homes is an established housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering well-designed homes across the South East. With a focus on design, quality and customer experience, their developments combine modern living with long-term practicality, creating homes suited to today's lifestyles.<br /><br /><b>Specification</b> <br /><br /><b>Kitchen</b> <br />Contemporary fitted kitchen with modern cabinetry<br />Integrated oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer<br />Gas hob with extractor<br />Stylish work surfaces<br />LED lighting<br /><br /><b>Bathrooms</b> <br />Modern sanitaryware with chrome fittings<br />Heated towel rail<br />Contemporary tiling to selected areas<br /><br /><b>General Features</b> <br />Energy-efficient design with solar panels<br />Double glazing throughout<br />Efficient heating system<br />Electric vehicle charging provision<br />10 year NHBC warranty<br /><br /><b>External</b> <br />Private rear garden<br />Landscaped front areas<br />Patio<br />Garage and parking<br /><br /><b>Location - St Albans & Watford</b> <br />Situated in Park Street, Orchard Gardens enjoys a well-connected yet peaceful setting, with local shops, cafés and everyday amenities nearby, while being just a short distance from St Albans city centre.<br /><br />St Albans is one of Hertfordshire's most desirable locations, offering a blend of historic charm and modern living. The city is known for its vibrant food and social scene, with a mix of independent restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques, alongside St Albans' historic Charter Market.<br /><br />The area also offers excellent leisure facilities, including gyms, sports clubs and golf courses, as well as a range of cultural attractions. For those who enjoy the outdoors, St Albans is surrounded by green open spaces such as Verulamium Park, open countryside and scenic walking routes.<br /><br />Park Street itself offers a village feel while remaining exceptionally well connected, and the development is ideally positioned for access to Watford, providing further shopping, leisure facilities and transport links.<br /><br /><b>Transport & Links</b> <br />Park Street Station is approximately a 10-15 minute walk, providing services to Watford Junction. St Albans City Station offers direct services to London St Pancras in approximately 20 minutes. The development also benefits from easy access to the M25, M1 and A1(M<br /><br /><b>Schools</b> <br />The area is highly regarded for its excellent schooling, with a number of Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' and 'Good' schools nearby, making it a popular choice for families.<br /><br />Local schools include:<br />Park Street C of E Primary School (within walking distance)<br />St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery<br />Garden Fields JMI School<br />Beaumont School (Outstanding)<br />St Albans Girls' School (STAGS) (Outstanding)<br />Sandringham School (Outstanding)<br /><br /><b>Incentives Available</b> <br />The area is highly regarded for its excellent schooling, with a number of Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' and 'Good' schools nearby, making it a popular choice for families.<br /><br />Local schools include:<br />Park Street C of E Primary School (within walking distance)<br />St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery<br />Garden Fields JMI School<br />Beaumont School (Outstanding)<br />St Albans Girls' School (STAGS) (Outstanding)<br />Sandringham School (Outstanding)<br /><br /><b>Stamp Duty Incentive</b> <br />This incentive is offed by the developer Abbey homes. Stamp duty contribution of £27,500 available on this plot (subject to terms and conditions).<br /><br /><b>Assisted Move</b> <br />The Assisted Move scheme is designed to help you sell your existing property at full market value, using Abbey New Homes' approved agents at no cost to you. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details and to arrange a valuation. Terms and conditions apply.<br /><br /><b>Additional Information </b> <br />Estate charge £859 per annum. EPC anticipated high rating. Specification subject to change. Images may be of similar house types and are for illustrative purposes only.<br /><br /><b>Disclaimer</b> <br />The specification is the anticipated specification and may be subject to change without notice. Any photographs or computer generated images are indicative of the quality and style of the development and may not represent the actual fittings and furnishings. The specification does not form part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated in writing. Any journey times or references to transport connections are approximate only and based on publicly available information; times may vary depending on time of day and service conditions.<br /><br /><br /><br />1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. <br />2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. <br />3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. <br />4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. <br />5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. <br />6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.