Description
This contemporary house is being marketed on a shared ownership basis, with a minimum purchase price of 40%. The property has spacious bedrooms, is carpeted throughout and has a fully fitted kitchens with Integrated Fridge/Freezer, washer/fryer, oven, gas and hob. This property also comes with a fantastic view, overlooking fields
At Albany Fields you will fi nd a choice of detached three bedroom homes with an upstairs study and four bedroom homes. So whether you are looking for space for young children, a home ideal for a family already growing up fast, or even somewhere to work from home, you will fi nd the personal space that suits your needs.
Leisure facilities
At Albany Fields you will discover a home in a tranquil, timeless setting – without ever having to compromise on the amenities of town life. Nestling in the lovely rural setting of Smallford, at Albany Fields you are located between not one but two bustling centres, St Albans and Hatfi eld, each with their own shopping and entertainment opportunities – and each under three miles away.
And while at Albany Fields you come home to a place where you can feel miles from it all, you are always superbly placed for excellent transport connections throughout the county, into the capital, the City – and beyond.
You will fi nd quintessential country pubs like The Three Horseshoes in Smallford, serving home-cooked food and real ales with gardens to sit out in summer and warming log fi res in winter. Near the development there are many beautiful green spaces to enjoy and explore. From parkland to ancient woodland like Symondshyde Great Wood with its colourful butterfl ies as well
as Heartwood’s Langley Wood, Well Wood and Puddlers Wood with their spectacular carpets of bluebells in spring.
Smallford offers lovely walks close to home, particularly along the Alban Way, the place to stroll, spot wildlife or bike along the old railway track, sidings and stations and part of a national cycle network.
For garden enthusiasts Notcutts Garden Centre is just under half a mile away where you will fi nd endless inspiration for your garden and home.
Albany Fields has two schools at primary level – Oakwood and Colney Heath – with Beaumont and the Catholic Nicholas Breakspear schools, both with Sixth Forms, at senior level, approximately a mile away, while Oaklands FE college has campuses in St Albans and Smallford. St Albans city centre offers modern mall shopping including Christopher Place and The Maltings, while market tradition still thrives at the twice-weekly open-air market. For more mainstream shopping, supermarkets in the area include Morrisons and Sainsbury’s in St Albans and the
Cooperative and Tesco in Hatfi eld.
Venues from the Alban Arena to the Maltings Arts Theatre offer a packed calendar of tribute bands and ballet, concerts, comedy and children’s shows. The Galleria in Hatfi eld is home to an array of national name shops and a multi-screen Odeon – or for a more relaxed scene take in a drive-in movie at Hatfi eld Park on balmy summer evenings, one of the Park’s many events from concerts to Garden Shows.
When it comes to working out and winding down, in St Albans the Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in Verulamium Park offers a pool with diving boards and fl umes, health suite, cafe, and crèche, while Hatfi eld’s David Lloyd health and racquet club features a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts as well as a spa. Batchwood Golf and Tennis Centre which is also situated nearby has one of the fi nest municipal 18-hole golf courses in the county, as well as an award-winning Tennis Programme.
Nearest schools:
- Oaklands College - Secondary (0.7 miles)
- Nicholas Breakspear Roman Catholic School - Secondary (1.0 miles)
- Beaumont School - Secondary (1.1 miles)
Transport links
A countryside setting with excellent connections – at Albany Fields there are two major rail stations in easy reach. St Albans station, 2.9 miles away, has services into London St Pancras in under 20 minutes, while Hatfi eld station, 3 miles away, has services into Moorgate in the heart of the City taking just 45 minutes, with King’s Cross in 32 minutes. Road links are excellent, with the major routes of the A1(M), M1 and M25 all conveniently accessed close by.
In addition Albany Fields is superbly located by rail for all the mainland continent connections of Eurostar at St Pancras International. London Luton airport with its wide range of destinations from weekend-break cities to sunshine and ski slopes
is under 15 miles away by road, with Heathrow under 30 miles away.
Nearest stations:
Hatfield
(2.5 miles)
St. Albans
(2.5 miles)
Welham Green
(3.1 miles)
Driving directions
From St Albans
Take the A1057, and continue to follow the A1057 towards Hatfi eld through two roundabouts, taking the 1st and 3rd exits respectively. At the following roundabout take the 1st exit, signposted Sandridge, onto Oaklands Lane.
From Hatfi eld
Follow Queensway – B6426 – taking the 1st exit from the roundabout onto Wellfi eld Road, signposted B197, then at next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Wellfi eld Road – B197. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1001, signposted St Albans. At the following roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A1057, signposted St Albans, following the signs for the A1057 over the next two roundabouts. At the following roundabout take the 3rd exit signposted Sandridge onto Oaklands Lane.
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Tel: 01628 436290
About Paradigm Housing
Welcome to ParadigmLiving, your gateway to the world of home ownership. Paradigm takes pride in providing high quality affordable houses and apartments for local people who cannot afford to buy outright on the open market.
Our flexible and contemporary living spaces are designed with you in mind; we think carefully about the things important to first time buyers and people wanting to get back into home ownership and include many of these features as standard in our homes.
To learn more, why not give us a call. Our team of shared ownership consultants will be happy to answer your questions and to arrange personal viewings to our show houses and apartments.
