4-bedroom semi-detached house · AL1 3AR
For saleReduced £50k (−4.3%) on 17 OctListed 52 days
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About
A beautifully presented 2,250 sq ft four-bedroom townhouse within an award-winning development, just moments from the City centre and Mainline Station.
Designed by pioneering architects Benson + Forsyth, this exceptional home combines contemporary style, generous proportions and sophisticated modern design.
Arranged over four floors, the property offers elegant entertaining spaces and versatile accommodation.
The ground floor features two impressive living areas, including a stunning reception room with an approximately 1.5m ceiling height, creating a wonderful sense of volume and openness.
Flooded with natural light, this flexible space is ideal for family living and benefits from a cloakroom.
The second room opens onto a charming terrace, linked to the kitchen level by a feature spiral staircase.
The lower ground floor forms the heart of the home, centred around a superb luxury kitchen/dining room.
Bi-fold doors open onto a private courtyard garden, leading to an upper terrace with direct access to the communal garden, creating effortless flow between inside and out.
A versatile additional room (fourth bedroom) opens onto a sunken courtyard. A shower room and utility space complete this level.
Two generous double bedrooms and a beautifully finished family bathroom occupy the first floor.
Above, the luxurious principal suite features a spacious bedroom with balcony, walk-in dressing area and elegant bathroom.
Outside Stairs rise to a spectacular triple-aspect rooftop garden where far-reaching views of the City centre and Cathedral provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation.
Further highlights include a landscaped communal garden and an allocated space in the secure underground car park.
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-67158
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