3-bedroom detached house · AL4 0QW
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About
Set within a generous plot along the highly regarded Roestock Lane in the sought after village of Colney Heath, Hawthorns is an attractive detached home offering versatile accommodation in a delightful semi-rural setting.
The property provides flexible living space over two floors, including three reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors leading out to the private rear garden, a ground floor main bedroom with en suite bathroom, and a separate cloakroom.
To the first floor there are two further bedrooms and a shower room. Externally, being set back from the road the property is afforded privacy with off street parking for several cars.
To the rear the property the garden benefits mature planting with mature trees and shrubs and excellent potential for outdoor entertaining.
Hawthorns enjoys a peaceful position surrounded by open countryside whilst remaining within easy reach of local amenities, reputable schools and nearby motorway networks.
Outside To the rear of the property is a private Commercial yard with planning permission Approved to build a detached dwelling 5/2020/2986 Situation The historical city of St Albans offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities within the city centre.
St Albans is a Roman City of great historical interest, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars.
The Verulamium Park close by has approximately 100 acres of beautiful parkland and lake providing many leisure facilities. St Albans has an excellent selection of schooling both state and private.
For the commuter there is a fast one stop train link from St Albans City Station (which is also accessible along the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route) to St Pancras International (with Eurostar direct to Brussels, Paris & Amsterdam) and directly onto the City.
There is also access from the Abbey Station from which trains go to Watford Junction where there is the fast train into Euston station (approx. 20 minutes).
The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of leisure activities including walking, riding, numerous golf courses, leisure centres and many areas of historical interest.
Property Ref Number: Ham-66677
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