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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · AL6 0PJ
Sold STCListed 226 days
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About
Set within an exclusive gated development of just two properties in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this outstanding detached family home boasts spacious accommodation arranged over three floors.
An inviting reception hall with a bespoke timber staircase leads to a galleried landing and sets the tone for the elegant living spaces.
At the front is a study, perfect for those who need to work from home, whilst to the rear, a dining area with an expansive curved window offers uninterrupted views over the gardens.
The double-aspect sitting room features a charming inglenook fireplace and doors opening onto both the rear garden and a private walled courtyard with its feature water fountain.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with high-quality in-frame shaker units by Smallbone of Devizes, combining style and practicality.
The first floor comprises six bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite with en-suite facilities and an additional guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, complemented by a family bathroom.
The lower ground floor provides versatile living, ideal for a self-contained annexe if required, and includes a cinema room, games room, gym, and bathroom.
Access is available via a side entrance or staircase from the main reception hall. Externally, secure electric gates open to a block-paved driveway and double garage, offering ample parking.
The front gardens are beautifully landscaped with a rockery, ornamental ponds, waterfall, and mature planting, enhanced by decorative lighting.
A private walled courtyard accessed from the sitting room features a raised pond and attractive climbing plants,.
The rear garden, measuring approximately 0.4 acres, is enclosed by hedges and bordered by mature trees and shrubs.
A patio area provides the perfect space for entertaining, while the expansive lawn offers a tranquil setting that adjoins protected private woodland.
Agents Notes: There is a annual contribution of £250 with a share in the common road of Oaklea Wood. The property is located in the highly regarded Oaklands area of Welwyn.
Oaklands itself benefits from a popular local primary school, a parade of shops for day to day needs and a regular bus service to both Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City town centres.
Mainline rail services can be found at either Knebworth, Welwyn North (Digswell - 20 minutes to Kings Cross by fast service) or Welwyn Garden City centres and more extensive leisure, schooling and shopping facilities are situated just a short distance away in Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage.
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