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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · AL6 0SS
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About
Sitting on a large south-facing plot, this beautifully presented chain-free five-bedroom detached house is located in the desirable Oaklands area of Welwyn.
The current owners have lived in this immaculate home for several years and have tastefully improved the property throughout their time here. Offers between £800,000 and £825,000 considered.
This wonderful home offers an excellent standard of living accommodation and comprises, on the ground floor: A spacious and welcoming reception hall, a downstairs cloakroom, a modern open-plan kitchen/dining room with a range of integrated appliances and an island bar, a separate lounge with doors opening onto the rear garden, and a boot room.
Upstairs, there are five good-sized bedrooms, including a huge master bedroom with an en-suite shower room and fitted bedroom furniture.
The family bathroom has been recently modernised and features a contemporary white suite, a rainfall-style shower, and complementary tiling.
Outside, to the front, there is a driveway providing access to the double garage and side access leading to a well-maintained south-facing rear garden.
There is also an additional garden area with further potential.
Copper Beeches is situated in the sought-after Oaklands area of Welwyn, within easy reach of the local shopping parade and the JMI School.
Beautiful countryside walks are close by, including Mardley Heath and Wood Nature Reserve and Harmer Green Woods.
The A1(M) (Junction 6) is nearby, and more extensive shopping and leisure amenities are just a short drive away in Welwyn Garden City. Welwyn North mainline railway station is also within easy reach.
Large Reception Hall - Access via modern contemporary style front door, stairs off to the first floor, two built in cupboards, wooden flooring, radiator.
Cloakroom - Opaque double glazed window to front, hand wash basin with mixer tap, low level WC, part tiled walls, inset ceiling spot light, radiator, wood flooring.
Lounge - 6.88m'' x 3.28m'' (22'7'' x 10'9'') - Georgian style double glazed window, Georgian style double glazed doors opening onto rear garden, two double radiators, three wall light points, Kitchen / Dining Room - 7.34m'' x 6.78m'' (24'1'' x 22'3'') - Georgian style double glazed doors opening onto rear garden, Georgian style double glazed windows to rear garden, Island bar with granite effect work top ,cupboards and drawers under, further granite effect work tops surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, pull out drawers, fitted pan drawers, stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, two integrated 'Bosch' dishwashers, stainless steel range cooker with a fitted cooker hood over, stainless steel splash back panel, integrated fridge/ freezer, concealed under wall cupboard lighting, ceramic tiled flooring, part tiled walls, inset ceiling spotlights, Opaque double glazed door to side.
Boot Room - 4.95m'' x 2.03m'' (16'3'' x 6'8'') - Tiled floor with underfloor heating, inset ceiling spot lights, UPVC double glazed door.
Stairs & Landing - Access to insulated and boarded loft with a drop down ladder.
Bedroom One - 6.78m'' x 3.23m'' (22'3'' x 10'7'') - Dual aspect Georgian style double glazed windows to front and rear, range of fitted wardrobes, radiator.
Ensuite Shower Room - Fitted double shower enclosure shower mixer , attachment and overhead rainfall shower, his and hers hand wash basins with cupboards under, low level WC with concealed cistern, heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights, ceramic tiled floor, fully tiled walls, shaver point, opaque Georgian style double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - 3.99m'' x 3.23m'' (13'1'' x 10'7'') - Georgian style double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.25m'' x 3.23m'' (10'8'' x 10'7'') - Georgian style double glazed window to front, radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.43m'' x 2.13m (11'3'' x 7' ) - Georgian style double glazed window to front, radiator.
Bedroom Five - 2.49m'' x 2.44m (8'2'' x 8') - Georgian style double glazed window to front, built in cupboard, radiator.
Family Bathroom - Fitted panelled bath with mixer tap and shower controls, attachment and rainfall shower, fitted shower screen, low level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, inset ceiling spot lights, ceramic tiled floor, fully tiled walls.
Double Garage - 5.28m'' x 4.95m'' (17'4'' x 16'3'') - Twin metal up and over doors, power and light, personal door to boot room, cold water tap, over head storage on rafters.
Outside - Front: Tarmac driveway providing private parking, canopy porch, outside light, charging point for electric vehicles, gated to side, hedged borders.
Rear: Good sized south facing plot with lawn, picket cottage style fencing, patio area with an additional circular patio, path at side leading to front gate, raised borders with flowers and shrubs, outside tap, outside lighting, close board fencing timber shed and slate bedding, gate leading down to a further extensive garden area with established trees.
Value & comps
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