3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL3 5PY
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About
A three bedroom semi-detached Victorian family home. Folly Avenue is conveniently situated for access to the Thameslink station, local schools, shops and the city centre.
With well proportioned rooms this lovely home comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, lean-to and bathroom.
On the first floor there are three good size bedrooms and a spacious landing (which we believe offers potential for a loft conversation).
Externally, the rear garden has two greenhouses and a large brick built store. The low maintenance front garden has a brick boundary wall and a gated pathway.
Folly Avenue is a popular road within a desirable residential area. Situation The historical city of St Albans offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities within the city centre.
St Albans is a Roman City of great historical interest, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars.
The Verulamium Park close by has approximately 100 acres of beautiful parkland and lake providing many leisure facilities. St Albans has an excellent selection of schooling both state and private.
For the commuter there is a fast one stop train link from St Albans City Station (which is also accessible along the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route) to St Pancras International (with Eurostar direct to Brussels, Paris & Amsterdam) and directly onto the City.
There is also access from the Abbey Station from which trains go to Watford Junction where there is the fast train into Euston station (approx. 20 minutes).
The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of leisure activities including walking, riding, numerous golf courses, leisure centres and many areas of historical interest.
Property Ref Number: HAM-56365
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