Property description
An impressive and unique five bedroom family home with striking turret entrance, spacious living accommodation and beautiful rear garden. The property sits on a plot of just under half an acre and features various outdoor seating areas taking full advantage of the wonderful views across the garden and beyond as well the River Ver. The good size accommodation comprises kitchen/breakfast room with utility and guest WC, dining room, living room, snug/office to the ground floor whilst upstairs is the master bedroom with dressing area and en suite, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the lower ground floor and with a separate entrance is a spacious games room with separate WC. Additionally, there is a double garage with comprehensive storage and self-contained office, WC and kitchenette. Radlett Road is a short drive from both St Albans and Radlett each of which offer a wide choice of restaurants, shops and amenities as well as direct train services to central London and Brighton, and to Luton and Gatwick Airports. Just half a mile away is the village of Park Street with local amenities and a train station serving St Albans Abbey and Watford.
Ground Floor
The front door, located in the fabulous turret with art deco inspired decoration and lighting as well as an iron chandelier, opens into the entrance hallway. To the left is an office/snug with square bay window on to the front aspect and door to the living room. A second part glazed door leads through to the formal dining room with space for a large dining table, window overlooking the front as well as patio doors on to the main patio and garden beyond. The generous kitchen/breakfast room, with stable door on to the driveway and polished floor tiles, is ideally designed for family living - there is a comprehensive range of high gloss base units and drawers with quartz worktop over, breakfast bar and glass splash-back. Integrated appliances include 5 ring hob, combi/microwave oven and double oven as well as space for a dishwasher, wine fridge and tall fridge/freezer. The breakfast room has a square bay window on to the front aspect, ample space for family table and chairs as well as additional kitchen units providing ample further storage. Just off the kitchen is the utility area with larder cupboard and space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. guest WC. The ample 26ft living room is located to the rear of the property with doors opening on to the main patio and eye-catching open fireplace with brick surround and hearth . The ‘audio visual‘ facilities are located behind a false wall with access from the dining room.To the lower ground floor is a sizable self-contained area, currently used as a games room, with patio doors on to the rear garden, wood-effect flooring, power and separate WC.
First Floor
Ascending from the hallway, the stairs open on to the first floor landing with access to the loft via hatch. The master bedroom is a spacious, dual aspect double room with dressing area which is shelved and with hanging space. The en suite bathroom features a modern free-standing bath, walk-in rain shower, WC and double-size basin. Bedrooms two and three are both double rooms which overlook the front aspect and feature built in wardrobes. Bedroom four, also a double, The fifth bedroom is located to the front of the property and features a dormer window. The family bathroom is fully tiled and hosts a white suite comprising walk-in shower, WC and basin. A tiled archway leads through to a free-standing, claw-foot bath with hand held shower attachment.
Exterior
The very private house is set well back from the road with an 8ft wall, pedestrian gate and electric gate on to the driveway which offers parking for numerous vehicles. The double garage, with electric up and over doors, has a staircase to boarded loft storage as well as access to the self-contained office, with WC and kitchenette, which overlooks and opens on to the rear garden. The rear garden is beautifully maintained. There is a sizeable patio directly outside the house which overlooks the whole garden and provides a wonderful spot for outdoor entertaining with steps leading down to the impressive lawn. There are further seating areas purposefully sited for maximum sunshine and beautiful views including a raised deck which sits under a vine covered pergola and a deck on to the River Ver. The garden is filled with an abundance of mature shrubs, trees and hedges ensuring vibrant colour throughout the year.
Property Features :
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Utility Room and Guest WC
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- Study/Snug and Lower Ground Floor Reception Room/Games Room
- Master Bedroom with En Suite and Dressing Area