Property description
A beautiful period family home with two bedrooms located in the heart of the Abbey Conservation area. Offering flexible living accommodation arranged over three floors, the property also benefits from a great deal of natural light and boasts traditional features such as a feature fireplace and stripped wooden doors. The accommodation comprises entrance hallway and double-size reception room to the ground floor whilst the kitchen, dining room and living room are located on the lower ground floor. The two bedrooms and the family bathroom are on the first floor. The rear garden, accessible via the kitchen, is a delightful space with patio and lawn area which backs on to 'The New England Street Play Area', locally known as the 'Brickie', a leafy, local park. New England Street, located off Verulam Road, is a popular, centrally located residential road within close proximity to desirable local and private schools as well as St Albans Abbey and Verulamium Park. The city centre with its many and varied amenities is a short stroll away and St Albans Mainline Station is also within walking distance.
Ground Floor
The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway with door to the ascending staircase and a second door into the spacious ground floor reception room which extends the full length of the property. The light, airy and versatile room boasts cast iron feature fireplace with fitted shelving to each alcove, carpet throughout, sash window to the front aspect and a second window giving a view over the rear garden and beyond.
Lower Ground Floor
The stairs descend from the ground floor living room and open into a double size reception room and kitchen beyond. The room can be flexibly used and is currently set out as a dining room to the front of the property and living room to the rear which opens into the kitchen. The dining area features custom built, fitted storage units. The living room, with access to the under-stairs storage cupboard, overlooks the the rear garden. The kitchen, also with view over the rear garden, is fitted with a contemporary range of glass-fronted and solid door units with complementary worktop over. Integrated appliances include microwave oven, oven and gas hob and there is space/plumbing for a washing machine. The fridge and freezer are housed within the storage cupboards.
First Floor
The first floor landing gives access to the two bedrooms and bathroom and additionally boasts sash window to the side aspect ensuring light floods in. The master bedroom is a good size double with sash window overlooking the rear garden and beyondt and built-in wardrobe with sliding doors. Set back into the wall is a shower with glass enclosure and a sink is cleverly located within the wardrobe. Bedroom two is also a double room with sash window to the front aspect. Rails in the alcove provide handy hanging storage. The fabulous 'black and white' family bathroom is fitted with a traditional suite comprising WC, pedestal basin and bath with glossy black panels and handheld shower attachment over.
Exterior
The house is set back behind a small private garden with low level wall and wrought iron railing border.The part-glazed rear door in the kitchen opens onto a patio area and a few steps, with beds to each side, lead down to the lawn. The garden, with brick built wall surround, is filled with some fabulous plants and shrubs.
Property Features :
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Additional Reception Room
- Two Bedrooms
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