Property description
SOLD WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO EXTEND TO APPROX. 4,100SQ FT A stylish, detached family home with five bedrooms in a highly regarded St Albans location in close proximity to well regarded local schools including Beaumont and Oakwood. This attractive and extremely well presented house, with fitted plantation-style shutters and stripped wooden doors throughout, sits on a sizeable corner plot. The light and spacious accommodation, arranged over three floors, comprises kitchen/breakfast room with doors onto the rear garden, dining room with sitting area, formal living room, master bedroom with en suite, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is additionally a mature, secluded rear garden and off street parking to the front of the property with access to the double garage. Sandpit Lane is a highly sought after residential location in the Marshalswick area of St Albans, under two miles from the city centre and a short stroll to The Quadrant which offers local shops and amenities. St Albans city centre boasts a thriving market on a Wednesday and Saturday as well as a large choice of shops and restaurants. St Albans mainline station, serving London St Pancras in approximately 20 minutes, is also within easy reach.
Ground Floor
The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with original picture rail. To the rear of the property is the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a traditional wooden range of base and wall-mounted units with complementary granite work top over, butlers sink, separate handwash sink and wooden flooring with underfloor heating. There is an integrated dishwasher, a wooden larder unit as well as space/plumbing for an electric range oven and American fridge/freezer. Just off the kitchen is the utility area which provides additional storage space as well as space/plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs. Large French doors open onto the rear garden and there are three 'Velux' electric, remote controlled roof windows which flood the room in natural light. An open passageway leads through to the inviting dining room with original parquet flooring throughout and French doors which lead out to the rear garden. Offering flexible use, one end of the dining room is used as a sitting area and boasts two circular feature windows to the side aspect, between which is the chimney breast where a fireplace could easily be reinstalled, as well as large window with view over the front aspect. The second, reception room, used as a formal living room, is exceptionally well presented and features a limestone fireplace with gas fire as well as dual aspect views to the front of the property. There is also a cloakroom with built-in cupboard, WC, basin and heated towel radiator.
First Floor
The spacious landing gives access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The elegantly presented master bedroom is a spacious double with large window across the front aspect and a range of fitted wardrobes providing ample storage. The fully tiled en-suite wet room, recently refitted, hosts a walk in shower with two shower heads, wall-hung vanity basin unit with two storage drawers, and a WC. Bedroom two, with lovely view across the rear garden, is also a double with modern fitted wardrobes comprising hanging space, shelving and vanity unit with mirrors and lighting. Bedroom three, another double with fitted wardrobes, overlooks the front aspect. The fourth bedroom on the first floor is currently used as a study and looks out over the rear garden. The family bathroom, in need of modernisation but in full working order, is fitted with a bath with shower attachment over and glass screen, WC and basin.
Second Floor
The stairs case leads up to the second floor where there is a very spacious double bedroom with attractive 'coastal-style' wood panelled walls and pitched ceiling. There is ample, wrap around, eaves storage as well as three Velux windows overlooking the rear aspect.
Exterior
To the front property is a private front garden with low level brick wall with iron railings surround and block paved driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. The double garage has an electric roller door, back door onto the rear garden and loft storage accessible via the drop down hatch with ladder. The lovely rear garden, with fence border, is laid mainly to lawn and is filled with an abundance of mature shrubs and hedges. Providing a lovely spot for outdoor entertaining, the sizeable patio is located directly outside the house and accessible via the kitchen and dining room. The garden is fitted with a security camera and garden lighting. There is secure, gated access to both sides of the property.
Property Features :
- PLANNING PERMISSION TO EXTEND TO APPROX. 4,100SQ FT
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Dining Room and Living Room
- Cloakroom and Utility
- Master Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room