4-bedroom terraced house · AL5 5RB
For saleReduced £25k (−2.9%) on 5 JulListed 225 days
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About
Arranged over three floors, this large family home is positioned within an extremely popular cul-de-sac close to excellent schooling and The River Lea Nature Reserve.
The extended and commodious accommodation comprised four good sized bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom upstairs.
On the ground floor is a large reception hall, cloakroom, separate double aspect sitting room, utility room and fully fitted kitchen/dining room with built in appliances to include a four burner gas hob, extractor fan, built in dishwasher, fridge/freezer and electric double oven.
Fullwidth Bi-fold patio doors lead to the sunny garden which measures approximately 90ft in depth and has a large raised timber built decking area and the remainder being laid to lawn.
The huge timber built Summer House incorporates a games room, cloakroom and separate garden office. At the front is off road parking and electric vehicle charging point.
Glemsford Drive is set in a peaceful location offering a pleasant assortment of homes approximately a mile to Harpenden's mainline station providing access to St Pancras in less than 30 minutes.
The property is also ideally located for Harpenden's abundant riches for schooling to include Crabtree School which is literally a few minutes’ walk away and Sir John Lawes, St George's and Katherine Warington Secondary School.
The open spaces of the Lea Valley nature reserve are close by with a fine park and charming walks down both the river and the public footpath that was once the Swann Line railway.
A wonderful setting for family life.
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