5-bedroom detached house · AL4 8JB
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About
A rare opportunity to acquire this meticulously renovated and substantially extended five-bedroom detached chalet bungalow, finished to an exceptional standard throughout and offering over 2,200 sq.
Ft. Of beautifully appointed accommodation.
Set behind a generous carriage driveway with detached garage, the property also enjoys a wonderfully private, professionally landscaped rear garden complete with a garden studio.
From the moment you arrive, the quality of this home is evident. The carriage driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to the garage.
Internally, the property has been thoughtfully reconfigured to create an impressive and versatile layout, ideal for both family living and entertaining.
The heart of the home is the stunning 24ft living room, flooded with natural light from expansive windows and featuring a woodburner that creates a warm yet contemporary focal point.
The adjoining dining room flows seamlessly from the main living space, offering the perfect setting for formal entertaining or relaxed family gatherings.
The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully appointed with generous work surfaces and storage, and is ideally positioned to overlook and provide access to the rear garden.
The ground floor offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite facilities, and a stylish family bathroom.
This flexible configuration is perfectly suited to family living, guest accommodation or multigenerational arrangements, while also offering the option of utilising a bedroom as a study or additional reception room if required.
Occupying the entire first floor is the impressive principal bedroom suite - a true retreat within the home.
This exceptional space is enhanced by striking floor-to-ceiling windows and a Juliet balcony, allowing natural light to pour in while enjoying elevated views over the garden.
The suite further benefits from a contemporary en-suite bathroom and useful eaves storage, combining luxury with practicality.
Externally, the rear garden is a particular highlight - thoughtfully landscaped to provide privacy and year-round enjoyment.
Mature planting, well-defined seating areas and manicured lawns create an idyllic outdoor setting.
The detached garden office offers an excellent work-from-home solution, studio or gym, adding further versatility to this exceptional home.
This outstanding property combines generous proportions, refined presentation and practical family living in a highly desirable setting.
Accessed from Lower Luton Road, Castle Rise offers a convenient location and is ideally situated between Harpenden and the village of Wheathampstead.
This property enjoys a terrific position with stunning views over the Lea Valley.
Harpenden Station and Town Centre are a little over 1.5 miles away and can be reached either by car within 5 minutes or by a gentle 35 minute stroll.
The home is also situated 0.7 miles from Katherine Warington School and benefits from outstanding nurseries and primary schools all within close proximity.
Assured move This property is sold with the benefit of Assured Move from Ashtons Assured Move has been designed specifically to speed up property transactions, reduce stress and create more certainty for both buyers and sellers.
With Assured Move the timeframe from sale agreed to exchange of contracts can potentially be halved as the legal work is undertaken in advance of the sale.
Upon acceptance of your offer, you will be requested to make a non-refundable payment of £395 plus VAT for the legal pack.
The pre-approved legal pack issued to the buyer's solicitor includes: - Land Registry Title Document - Land Registry Title Plan - Pre-prepared Sale Contract - Property Information Form (TA6) - Fittings and Contents Form (TA10) - Personal Search - The pack also contains an exclusivity agreement granting the buyer a pre-agreed period of exclusivity to buy the property and preventing the seller from selling to anyone else.The payment does not form part of the purchase price, and a copy of the Reservation and Exclusivity Agreement is available upon request from Ashtons.
You are advised to take legal advice before entering into the Agreement.
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