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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · AL3 5RA
No longer listedReduced £75k (−3.1%) on 5 JulListed 226 days
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About
Remodelled and extensively refurbished by the current owners to create a light and comfortable home.
Situated on a wide plot in a quiet private road a few hundred meters from the town centre, this beautifully presented home must be seen to fully appreciate its quality.
A good size paved drive leads to the entrance porch and the large entrance hallway with guest cloakroom and doors leading to the principal rooms.
The dual aspect living room is extremely elegant in proportion with sash windows and a feature fireplace.
The study leading from the living room is well fitted to include extensive shelving and storage and a built-in desk and draw unit with windows to front and rear.
The large family/dining room overlooks the gardens via double french doors and sash windows as well as full height picture windows on the rear elevation giving all day light from its southerly aspect.
The kitchen is a spectacular contemporary space fully fitted with breakfast seating area and a well-designed utility room.
On the first floor the principal bedroom suite comprises a double aspect bedroom with dressing room off and a fully fitted luxury bathroom with shower.
A second ensuite bedroom with built in wardrobes alongside two further bedrooms and a family bathroom completes the first floor.
Stairs lead to the second floor where a fifth bedroom and ensuite, as well as a sixth bedroom or large study, also benefit from incredible light from extensive Velux windows and masses of eaves storage.
Outside this wonderful home there is a manageable enclosed and private southerly garden which is currently laid to lawn with borders stocked with shrubs and small trees and a paved patio area.
Living in the vibrant city of St Albans you'll have a wealth of history, culture and leisure facilities "on your doorstep" and, with great commuting links, you can be in London in just 20 minutes by rail.
The city was named for Alban, Britain's first Christian martyr and today the Abbey bearing his name welcomes visitors from all over the world.
In the centre of St Albans there are a wealth of shops and restaurants catering for every taste.
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Value & comps
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About St. Bernards Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3
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