5-bedroom detached house · EN6 1ED
Sold STCReduced £50k (−3.2%) on 15 JulListed 260 days
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*** chain free *** An impressive detached five-bedroom family home, discreetly positioned at the end of one of Potters Bar’s most highly regarded roads.
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds approaching one-third of an acre, the property enjoys delightful open views across the former Potters Bar Golf Course.
The accommodation is both spacious and thoughtfully arranged, making it ideal for modern family living.
The ground floor features a welcoming reception hallway and a stunning open-plan “super room” incorporating a sleek contemporary kitchen, dining area and generous living space.
Additional benefits include a separate utility room, conservatory, a further reception room with walk-in storage cupboard, and a guest WC.
On the first floor, the home offers an elegant principal bedroom suite complete with dressing room and en-suite shower room, four further well-proportioned bedrooms, a stylish family bathroom and an additional separate shower room.
Externally, the property boasts attractive front gardens and a private rear garden with far-reaching views, complemented by a large patio ideal for al fresco dining.
A spacious driveway and garage provide ample parking and storage.
Location Highlights: Positioned in the heart of Potters Bar, close to local shops, cafés, and amenities Just 0.4 miles from Potters Bar mainline station, offering direct services to London King’s Cross in approximately 20 minutes Excellent road connectivity with M25 (Junction 23) and the A1(M) approximately two miles away Nearby golf courses include Hadley Wood Golf Club and Essendon Golf and Country Club Local sports and wellness facilities such as Potters Bar Tennis Club, David Lloyd Racquet and Fitness Club, Sopwell House Hotel & Spa, and Hatfield House The area is renowned for its excellent schooling, including: Dame Alice Owen’s School, Lochinver House, Stormont, Queenswood, Queen Elizabeth’s School for Boys, Haberdashers' Aske's Schools, St Albans School for Boys and Girls, St John’s Prep & Senior School, and Haileybury.
Local Authority: Hertsmere Council Tax Band: G Freehold no onwards chain. A detached family residence situated at the end of Potters Bar most prestigious road The Avenue.
The house is set within grounds approaching 1/3 acre and affords delightful views over former Potters Bar Golf Course.
The house offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation ideal for family living and entertaining.
The ground floor comprises spacious reception hallway, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with solid maple units, large utility and a conservatory.
On the first floor is a principle bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and shower room.
The house is approached via a gated long driveway providing ample off street parking and leading to the garage. Both the front and rear gardens are laid to lawn and adjoin the former golf course.
A raised terrace runs along the rear of the property.
The Avenue is one of the areas most prestigious roads and provides easy access to the local amenities of Potters Bar including a range of shops, restaurants and Potters Bar railway station which provides a fast and frequent service into London (Kings Cross/ Moorgate).
The M25 and A1(M) are only a short drive away.
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