Park Hill, Harpenden

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

Key Features: • Double reception room • 2 bathrooms • 4 bedrooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • Summer house

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

Agent Information: • Address: 49 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SJ

Full Description: Arranged over three floors, the property retainsa number of original features, including exposedwooden floors, characterful fireplaces and picturerails, all typical of the 1920s. The tastefullypresented interiors begin with the entrance hallwhich leads to an open-plan sitting room, zonedinto two distinct seating areas. Each area featuresa working fireplace with built-in storage. The spaceflows into the kitchen/breakfast room with anattractive vaulted ceiling with exposed beams andVelux windows.The Harvey Jones kitchen is fitted with a butlersink and central island for casual dining. There isa Rangemaster cooker and integrated appliancesincluding a fridge freezer and dishwasher. Thekitchen has the added benefit of underfloorheating and bifold doors opening onto the gardenterrace, extending the living space outdoors. Thereis also a WC/utility room. The first floor has threebedrooms, one with a fitted wardrobe and twowith original fireplaces.All are served by the family bathroom with roll-topbath and walk-in shower. Stairs rise to the secondfloor en suite principal bedroom, which enjoysviews across the garden and beyond.OutsideThe house has an attractive traditional façade withan established wisteria and gravel driveway withparking for one car. A side passage providesaccess to the impressive 160ft garden. Originallyan orchard, it features beautiful fruit trees, maturehedging and a range of attractive shrubs andperennial planting. A paved terrace with pergolaand a bar area provides a charming space forrelaxing and entertaining. There is also a gardenshed and summer house to the rear which haspower and WiFi and could be used as a homeoffice/playroom/gym.LocationThis home is situated in a popular area of Harpenden with its own amenities and good schools nearby including Roundwood Park School (juniors and seniors) just moments away, and Wood End School distance too. There is excellent access to local walks, parks and cycling routes locally. 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. Harpenden town centre 0.7 milesRedbourn 4.5 milesWheathampstead 3.9 milesSt. Albans 5.6 milesWelwyn Garden City 8.7 milesNearby StationsHarpenden StationLuton Parkway StationSt Albans City StationSt Albans Abbey StationKey LocationsRothamsted ParkRothamsted ManorHarpenden CommonThe Eric Morecambe CentreHeartwood ForestThe Nickey LineSt Albans CathedralVerulamium ParkLuton HooKnebworth House and GardensStockwood Discovery CentreWhipsnade ZooShaws Corner (National Trust)Nearby SchoolsRoundwood Park SchoolRoundwood Primary SchoolWood End SchoolHigh Beeches Primary SchoolCrabtree Infants’ and Junior SchoolManland Primary SchoolSt Nicholas Primary SchoolSt. George’s SchoolSir John Lawes SchoolAldwickbury SchoolSt. Hilda’s SchoolThe King’s SchoolSt. Albans High School for GirlsSt. Albans Boys SchoolBeechwood Park SchoolBrochuresWeb DetailsParticulars