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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL5 1EF
Sold STCListed 252 days
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About
A beautifully presented and thoughtfully extended three bedroom semi-detached family home, ideally situated on the ever-popular Coleswood Road, close to excellent local amenities and highly regarded schools.
This spacious home offers well-balanced accommodation arranged over three floors, perfectly suited to modern family living.
The ground floor is accessed via a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal reception rooms and staircase.
To the front, the bright living/dining room features an attractive bay window, creating a light and inviting space.
This flows seamlessly into the generous kitchen/breakfast room which overlooks the garden, forming the heart of the home.
The kitchen is well-appointed with ample fitted units and worktop space, with plenty of room for a breakfast table.
A separate utility room provides additional storage and practicality, with access to the downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a spacious double room benefitting from built-in wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room.
A second well-proportioned double bedroom and a contemporary family bathroom complete this floor.
The second floor hosts an impressive third double bedroom, offering a versatile space ideal for guests, a teenager’s retreat or a home office.
Externally, the property enjoys a delightful rear garden with a patio seating area, perfect for outdoor entertaining, with the remainder laid to lawn and a sizeable shed.
Please note the photographs were taken prior to the current tenancy commencing.
Coleswood Road is ideally positioned close to a range of local shops and amenities, with excellent local schools nearby, including The Grove Schools just a short walk away, making this an ideal family home.
Harpenden town centre and mainline station are approximately one mile away, providing convenient access for commuters.
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Value & comps
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Returns
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