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Summary A charming two-bedroom period cottage, full of character and original features, situated in the highly sought-after Southdown area of Harpenden..
The property offers exciting scope for extension, with full planning permission already granted for a two-storey rear extension, Ref No 5/23/2033.
Description A charming two-bedroom period cottage, full of character and original features, situated in the highly sought-after Southdown area of Harpenden.
Ideally located just moments from local shops and amenities, the property is also within easy walking distance of Harpenden town centre, the mainline station, East Common, Harpenden Common and Harpenden Common Golf Club.
The property benefits from a spacious double reception room and offers exciting scope for extension, with full planning permission already granted for a two-storey rear extension, Ref No 5/23/2033.
The approved plans would create two double bedrooms and a study on the first floor, together with an extended kitchen incorporating a breakfast room or family room.
A rare opportunity to acquire a character home with significant future potential in a prime Harpenden location.
Please note than an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity & ant-money laundering checks.
Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead Lounge / Diner Sash window to front aspect and UPVC Neo - Georgian to rear aspect, cast iron wood burning stove with feature brick surround, bespoke built in wall units and shelving and wooden flooring, stairs leading to first floor and two radiators Kitchen Cottage style kitchen, UPVC window to rear aspect and door to side leading to garden, Smeg oven and hob with integrated dishwasher and Butler sink.
Ceiling spotlighting, small loft hatch Landing Stairs leading to first floor from dining area Bedroom One Sash window to front aspect, built in double wardrobe, radiator, loft hatch; part boarded with light Bedroom Two UPVC windows to rear aspect, cupboard over stairs housing combination boiler Bathroom A contemporary white suite comprising of; wash hand basin, llwc, bath with mains wall mounted shower with secondary shower attachment, ceramic tile flooring and part tiled walls Front Garden Low maintenance gravel area with paved pathway leading to front door Rear Garden Mostly laid to lawn with patio area off kitchen, fully fenced and enclosed with selection of fruit trees, pedestrian right of way access 1.
Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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About 28, Cravells Road, Harpenden
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