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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · AL5 2NP
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About
The ground floor offers a flexible layout which can be adapted to suit.
The principal receptions include double aspect living and sitting rooms, both with doors leading to the garden and feature fireplaces, dining room and study.
The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a good range of wall and base units, with double doors from the breakfast room to the garden.
A utility room and guest wc complete the accommodation on this floor.
On the first floor is a double aspect main bedroom with en-suite shower room and walk-in storage, four further bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a family bathroom.
Three of the bedrooms enjoy views over the lovely gardens. Outside The house is approached via a driveway providing ample parking and leading to the garage.
A hedged border ensures privacy from the road. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with flowering shrub and tree borders and a terrace extends along the rear of the property. Total plot 0.24 acres.
Situation Oakfield Road is a highly sought after turning in the heart of West Common, situated moments from the open spaces of Rothamsted Park and Harpenden Common.
Harpenden offers an excellent choice of schools for all age groups and those in St Albans are easily reached.
There are several challenging golf courses, a sports centre, swimming pool, a new state-of-the-art theatre and entertainment venue, various clubs and associations and a comprehensive range of restaurants.
Harpenden also benefits greatly from a fast train service to St Pancras International (c.26 minutes) as well as to the motorway network via the M1 at junction 9. Property Ref Number: HAM-59275
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