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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · AL5 5AY
For saleReduced £100k (−10.1%) on 26 OctListed 181 days
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About
This attractive interior designed family home has been extended and refurbished to a very high standard.
Every effort has been made to the finer details, retaining period features such as cornicing, ceiling roses and fireplaces in character with the age of the property, yet giving the property a modern cutting edge vibe with clean lines, bright open spaces and a neutral colour palette.
Located in Harpenden, recently voted as the most desirable place to live in the UK, and on a quiet road with a friendly community, the property falls within catchment areas of several of Harpenden’s ‘outstanding schools’ (Ofsted 2025).
In addition, Harpenden station is 1 mile away with London accessible within 27 minutes.
The surrounding area of Batford Springs is beautiful with 4 hectares of open green space including River Lea, parks and woodland.
Accommodation: • Refurbished throughout including new boiler, rewiring and new plumbing • New insulated windows and doors • Stunning top-floor master suite with dressing room and feature bathroom with views • 2 further double bedrooms with feature fireplaces • Box room/study • Large open plan split level living, dining room, kitchen with reclaimed floorboards • Fully fitted kitchen with feature island, water softener and water filter • Bifold doors onto large garden • Utility room • 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite with feature freestanding bath) • WC • Large 80ft split level south westerly facing garden, decked area with pergola, additional garden seating area and large storage shed.
Outside lighting. • Views over Batford Springs • Off street parking space • Chain free *** Buyer incentive *** the cost of the buyers legal paperwork for this transaction is paid for.
Subject to contract. Ask agent for further information. Tenure: Freehold Council Band Tax: E Local Authority: St Albans
Value & comps
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About Salisbury Road, Harpenden, AL5
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