3-bedroom house · AL5 4AN
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About
A three bedroom semi detached family home set in a cul de sac within a highly convenient and much sought after central location affording access to the station, High Street and outstanding schools.
The property now requires comprehensive updating and has scope for extension subject to planning permission.
To the rear is a pleasant garden with gated access onto the 'Nickey Line', which is a nature trail ideal for running, dog walks and a short cut to Roundwood School.
On the ground floor there is an open plan living/dining room and a kitchen, there is also an integral garage which could be converted (subject to the necessary consents) to more accommodation.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms (bedrooms 1 and 2 both have fitted wardrobes), a bathroom and separate W.C.
Outside To the front there is an area of lawn with shrub border and a block paved driveway providing off street parking and giving access to the garage.
Immediately adjacent to the rear of the house is a paved patio area with retaining wall and steps up to an area of lawn with established shrubs/hedging.
There is gated access to the rear onto the Nickey Line, ideal for running, dog walks and a short cut to Roundwood School.
Situation Bramble Close is a delightful cul de sac just off Hollybush Lane in central Harpenden, affording easy access to the station, High Street and schools.
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 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 Jct 9. Property Ref Number: Ham-59233
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