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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL1 2HJ
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About
Set along a quiet residential road and conveniently positioned within easy reach of the city centre, this considerably improved three-bedroom semi-detached home offers a wonderful combination of generous living space, contemporary style and practical family accommodation.
The property is approached via a large driveway, providing excellent off-street parking provision for several vehicles.
Having been substantially extended to the ground floor, the layout offers a fantastic sense of space, well suited to modern family living.
At the front of the property is a separate living room, providing a comfortable and welcoming space to relax, and to the rear is the true heart of the home: An impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family space that has been thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
Flooded with natural light from large rooflights and sliding doors opening onto the garden, this is a wonderfully bright and sociable room with an excellent connection to the outside.
The beautifully planned kitchen combines style with functionality, incorporating an excellent range of storage, integrated appliances and a large central island with a generously proportioned island providing space for informal dining.
The generous open-plan layout provides plenty of space for dining and comfortable seating, creating a flexible space for family life or relaxed entertaining.
A useful utility room is positioned to the side of the property and features full-height storage cupboards and a convenient door providing access to the rear.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, the largest bedroom of which has lovely far-reaching views across open countryside to the front, Outside, the large rear garden has been beautifully landscaped and is presented to the same high standard as the house.
A sizeable paved seating area provides an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with steps leading up to a generous lawn beyond.
At the far end of the garden is an impressive Garden Room with heating, air conditioning and wifi, currently used as a Pilates Studio.
Offering a versatile and beautifully finished additional space, and could equally lend itself to a home office, gym, studio, hobby room or peaceful retreat, providing valuable flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles.
Butterfield Lane is located to the south of St Albans and offers lovely semi rural position while having good access to the city's wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Both St Albans Abbey and City Stations are easily reached, providing excellent transport links into central London.
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