3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL3 8EX
For saleReduced £15k (−2.4%) on 6 OctListed 141 days
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About
This well extended and beautifully presented three/four bedroom semi-detached home is ideally positioned within easy reach of both St Albans, Harpenden and Flamstead, offering the perfect blend of countryside views and commuter convenience.
Occupying an impressive secluded plot backing directly onto open farmland, the property provides spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over two floors.
At the heart of the home is a stunning kitchen/breakfast room which seamlessly opens into the generous lounge, creating an ideal space for both family living and entertaining.
There is also a versatile study, which could alternatively be used as a fourth bedroom or playroom.
The generous principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and enjoys delightful rural views from a Juliet balcony.
There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
The property sits on a wide plot with a large driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles and leading to a detached garage.
The private and secluded rear garden backs directly onto farmland, offering a wonderful open aspect and excellent privacy.
In addition, there are two substantial outbuildings with power connected, providing excellent potential for a variety of uses including a home office, gym or workshop.
Friars Wash enjoys a desirable semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Flamstead.
The property is conveniently located within a short drive of Harpenden and offers excellent access to Junction 9 of the M1, making it ideal for commuters.
Luton Airport and Luton Airport Parkway Station are also approximately a 10-minute drive away, with direct rail services into London.
Accommodation Entrance Hall Lounge (7.62m x 2.90m (25'0 x 9'6)) Kitchen/Dining Room (6.02m x 3.81m (19'9 x 12'6)) Snug (3.45m x 2.01m (11'4 x 6'7)) W.C First Floor Landing Bedroom (4.50m x 3.81m (14'9 x 12'6)) En-Suite Study (2.72m x 2.39m (8'11 x 7'10)) Bedroom (3.96m x 3.30m (13'0 x 10'10)) Bedroom (3.53m x 3.30m (11'7 x 10'10)) Shower Room Outside Frontage Rear Garden Garden Room (4.70m x 4.24m (15'5 x 13'11)) Shed (3.58m x 2.41m (11'9 x 7'11)) Garage (6.55m x 4.19m (21'6 x 13'9))
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