5 bedroom detached house for sale

Porch | Reception hall | Sitting room | Dining room | Play room | Conservatory | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility | Cloakroom | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | 4 additional bedrooms | Family bathroom | Garden | Double garage | Workshop | Shed | EPC rating C



The property



85 High Street is an attractive red brick and part-tile-hung double-fronted property offering almost 2,600 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with useful storage and cloakroom a spacious sitting room with French doors to a large conservatory with French doors to the terrace, a generous dining room and a well-proportioned play room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a large kitchen/breakfast room with a range of modern wall and base units including a breakfast bar, larder and a neighbouring fitted utility room with a door to the garden. Downstairs has underfloor heating apart from the conservatory.



On the first floor the property offers a spacious principal bedroom with modern en suite bathroom, three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The property's remaining double bedroom can be found on the second floor along with a store room.



Outside



Set behind a low-level wall topped by mature hedging and having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached over a block-paved driveway providing private parking and giving access to the detached double garage. The sizeable well-maintained enclosed garden to the rear is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and features numerous seating areas, a workshop, shed and a generous wraparound paved terrace, all ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.



Location



Historic Kimpton is a picturesque village with a strong community spirit, village green, parish church and a range of day-to-day amenities including a Post Office, village store, public houses and a popular primary school. Nearby Harpenden has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury's, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store, together with an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops. Good sporting and leisure facilities include a sports centre with indoor swimming pool, rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs, together with three golf courses. Communications links from the property are excellent, with the nearby A1(M) and M1 giving access to the national motorway network and to central London and nearby Harpenden station offering trains to central London in around 25 minutes.



The area offers a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling including St. George's School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), together with a good selection of independent schools including Aldwickbury, The King's School, St. Hilda's, Sherrardswood, Kingshott and St. Albans High School for Girls.



Harpenden and station 3.9 miles (London St. Pancras International 25 minutes), Luton 6.9 miles, Welwyn Garden City 7.5 miles, St. Albans 7.9 miles, A1(M) (Jct. 6) 5.5 miles, M1 (Jct. 10) 7.3 miles, London Luton Airport 7.7 miles, central London 30.6 miles