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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL3 5EG
Sold STCListed 260 days
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About
A superb Georgian-style townhouse situated in the heart of the city centre, arranged over four elegant floors and offering grand, spacious accommodation.
The home features three double bedrooms and a sociable kitchen/diner, making it ideal for both family living and entertaining.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall, accessed via the front door, with two doors opening into a stunning dual-aspect lounge/family room.
This bright and airy space boasts two feature fireplaces, wooden flooring, and a generous window, with stairs leading to the first floor.
Double doors from the lounge open into a practical utility room, which in turn provides access to a convenient cloakroom/WC.
Stairs from the entrance hall lead down to a generous, dual-aspect kitchen/dining room.
This inviting space features a high-quality fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, a useful storage cupboard, and ample space for dining.
On the first floor, the landing leads to the principal bedroom, a spacious room with a window to the front, a feature fireplace, and access to an elegant family bathroom.
The bathroom is beautifully appointed with a walk-in shower, bath, basin, and WC, all complemented by stylish, contemporary tiling.
The second floor offers two further double bedrooms, both featuring charming fireplaces and built-in storage.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance frontage and a gated side path providing access to the rear.
The delightful private garden is a standout feature, with a characterful brick wall to the side and rear, a paved patio area, and plenty of space to relax or entertain Spencer Street is superbly located in the heart of the Conservation area, on the fringe of the City centre and within walking distance of Verulamium Park, Cathedral and the mainline station into London St Pancras.
Accommodation - Entrance Hall - Lounge - 3.73m x 3.33m (12'3 x 10'11) - Family Room - 3.71m x 3.33m (12'2 x 10'11) - Utility Room - Cloakroom W.C.
- Lower Ground Floor - Kitchen Area - 4.37m x 3.68m (14'4 x 12'1) - Dining Room Area - 4.14m x 3.00m (13'7 x 9'10) - First Floor - Landing - Bedroom 1 - 4.47m x 3.73m (14'8 x 12'3) - Bathroom - Second Floor - Landing - Bedroom 2 - 4.01m x 3.73m (13'2 x 12'3) - Bedroom 3 - 3.68m x 2.95m (12'1 x 9'8) - Outside - Frontage - Rear Garden -
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