5-bedroom detached house
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A magnificent five-bedroom detached family home, situated in the prestigious West Common area of Harpenden, offering over 4,000 sq ft of versatile and exceptionally spacious accommodation arranged over two floors.
The ground floor provides an impressive array of reception and family living spaces, perfectly suited to modern family life.
A welcoming entrance hall leads to a generous 36' living room, a separate 22' family room, and an impressive 18' dining room, providing excellent flexibility for both entertaining and everyday living.
There is also a useful study, ideal for home working, together with a downstairs cloakroom.
The kitchen forms the heart of the home and provides an excellent range of fitted units and work surfaces, with an adjoining utility room offering further practical space.
The kitchen and family areas provide a wonderful environment for family gatherings and entertaining.
Upstairs, the property offers five excellent bedrooms, providing superb accommodation for a large or growing family.
The particularly impressive principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom and doors opening onto a private balcony, creating a wonderful space to relax.
A further two bedrooms also enjoy en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Generous landing space and useful storage cupboards complete the first floor.
Outside, the property benefits from a wonderfully secluded rear garden, beautifully landscaped with mature planting, lawned areas and several patio spaces, creating an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining.
A versatile garden room provides an excellent additional space for home working, hobbies or relaxation.
The property also benefits from a double garage and ample parking, while its prestigious West Common setting places it within one of Harpenden's most sought-after residential areas.
The combination of exceptionally generous accommodation, five bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, four bathrooms, double garage and a highly desirable West Common location makes this an outstanding family home.
Situated within the desirable West Common area of Harpenden, Penny Croft offers an attractive array of detached homes in a peaceful setting, yet it remains within easy reach of Harpenden's vibrant town centre and its extensive parkland.
The property's location makes it convenient for access to a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as Harpenden Station with direct access to St. Pancras International.
Junction 9 of the M1 is a little over four miles away, as is the city of St. Albans.
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