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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · LU6 3RD
No longer listedReduced £150k (−9.1%) on 21 JunListed 236 days
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A beautifully appointed five bedroom detached home.
Description A beautifully appointed five bedroom detached home with generous living accommodation, far reaching rural views and a detached triple garage, set in an enviable position overlooking open countryside.
Thoughtfully arranged over three floors, the property combines generous proportions with a backdrop of uninterrupted countryside views with about half acre of woodland.
The ground floor offers a well balanced layout ideal for both entertaining and everyday family life with the kitchen/reception leading out onto a substantial rear deck, perfect for al fresco dining or enjoying the panoramic outlook across open fields.
Upstairs, the first floor has three spacious bedrooms, two of which benefit from beautifully appointed en suite facilities.
Two further bedrooms occupy the second floor, served by additional bathrooms, bringing the total to five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, an ideal configuration for guests, growing families, or multi-generational living.
Externally, the property is further enhanced by a detached triple garage, providing excellent storage or potential for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consent.
With its expansive rear aspect and peaceful surroundings, this impressive home offers the perfect balance of privacy, space and modern country living.
Location Mileages approximately: Harpenden 7.7 miles St Albans 10 miles M1 (J9) 4.5 miles London Luton International Airport and Parkway Station 7.5 miles The property is situated in Kensworth, a desirable village within a conservation area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Bedfordshire countryside.
The village centre is less than half a mile distant and has a village hall, a primary school, two shops (one with a post office) and a public house.
A more comprehensive range of amenities are to be found in nearby Harpenden, with a number of supermarkets, independent shops, boutiques, cafes, wine bars and restaurants.
Berkhamsted, Woburn and St Albans and central London, all within easy reach.
Close by are the renowned Dunstable Downs, which is a National Trust site with stunning far reaching views over Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The world renowned Whipsnade Park Zoo and the National Trust Ashridge Estate with its four thousand acres of wonderful woodlands and downland are both within easy reach.
There are a number of excellent educational opportunities in the locality including Beechwood Park Preparatory School and St Albans Schools for Boys and Girls.
Markyate has a highly regarded nursery and prep-school and there is a further superb choice of both private and state schools in Harpenden and Berkhamstead. The property is well placed for commuters.
The M1 (junction 9) is about approximately 4.5 miles away providing the motorist with a direct link to the M25.
Rail links to London are excellent, with regular services to London St Pancras International from nearby Harpenden, St Albans & Luton Parkway stations, and to London Euston from Berkhamsted.
London Luton Airport and Heathrow International Airport are both nearby.
This property is perfect for anyone looking for a unique home, whilst retaining easy vehicular access to the local towns of Harpenden, Markyate and Berkhamstead.
Square Footage: 3,636 sq ft Acreage: 0.9 Acres
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