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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · AL3 4LD
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A stylishly presented and skilfully extended five-bedroom detached family home, tucked away in a peaceful and highly sought-after close within the desirable St Stephen’s area of St Albans.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, under-stairs storage, and a downstairs cloakroom/WC.
To the front is a bright dual-aspect lounge/dining room with a bay window, bi-folding doors to the rear garden, and a real flame gas fire.
The dining area opens into a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and granite work surfaces, complemented by a practical utility room with access to the garage and garden.
A further versatile reception room, ideal as a snug or sitting room, completes the ground floor.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, with three further double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom.
The second floor provides a generous additional bedroom or flexible living space, featuring Velux-style windows including a balcony window with elevated views over the garden.
Externally, there is a block-paved driveway providing off-street parking for two vehicles, a garage, and a lawned frontage with mature hedging.
The private rear garden enjoys a patio area for entertaining, leading to a well-maintained lawn with raised beds and established planting.
Havercroft Close is ideally located within walking distance of the vibrant city centre, excellent local schools, supermarkets including Waitrose and Sainsbury's, and the extensive green space of Verulamium Park.
Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Hall Sitting Room (5.23m x 2.39m (17'2 x 7'10)) Lounge/Dining Room (7.70m x 3.45m (25'3 x 11'4)) Kitchen (4.95m x 4.47m (16'3 x 14'8)) Wc Utility Room (2.41m x 2.31m (7'11 x 7'7)) First Floor Landing Bedroom One (3.91m x 3.45m (12'10 x 11'4)) Ensuite Bedroom Two (3.56m x 5.00m (11'8 x 16'5)) Bedroom Three (3.73m x 3.48m (12'3 x 11'5)) Bedroom Four (4.34m x 2.79m (14'3 x 9'2)) Bathroom Second Floor Bedroom Five/Flexible Room (3.33m x 7.01m (10'11 x 23')) Storage Outside Front Garden Driveway Garage (5.31m x 2.54m (17'5 x 8'4)) Rear Garden
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About 12, Havercroft Close, St. Albans
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