Necton Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8AT

The Property

The property is originally early 1900s, yet recent and extensive refurbishment has given it a newbuild feel. While character remains from sash windows, stained glass and red bricks, the home has been transformed into a modern masterpiece.

Attention to detail and a quality finish are apparent. Floors are wood effect or softly carpeted, walls and woodwork are painted in a muted palette, and sockets, switches and door hardware are matte black. As well as top-spec interiors, there’s automated lighting and smart heating, including underfloor heating downstairs.

During the refurbishment, the footprint was increased further and the layout adjusted. This latest extension offers open-plan space so popular with families. There’s still separation to the large lounge, which can be closed off for a cosier vibe via double pocket doors.

The main living space across the back of the house is expansive. Sunlight pours in through the huge sky lantern, and two sets of bi-fold doors bring the outside in. There’s a media wall on the left, with an electric fireplace for both warmth and ambience.

The kitchen to the right is stunning, fitted in classic Shaker cabinetry with quartz surfacing and brass fittings. There’s plenty of storage and prep space, including a 3.3m island. The island has an induction hob and a pop-up extractor, and all other kitchen appliances are integrated. The area with the wine cooler would be perfect as a bar, with a worktop to pour drinks, and shelves to store glasses. The adjacent utility room has a secondary sink, more storage, and a gap for a freestanding washing machine.

Upstairs from the hall, the landing branches off into four bedrooms and the family bathroom. All bedrooms are doubles, carpeted, and with a sash window, and the two at the back have outlooks over the sports courts and pitches behind the house. One of the front bedrooms has a built-in wardrobe, and there’s also a generous storage cupboard in the hall for coats and shoes.

The bathrooms are sleek, in white suites with black fittings. The family bathroom has a bath with a shower over, while the en suite to bedroom one has an oversized shower cubicle. They both have simple but stylish tiling, herringbone vinyl flooring, heated towel rails, and fitted storage for toiletries. The downstairs cloakroom follows a similar design.

The Plot

The plot here has a driveway to the front, a lovely west-facing garden to the rear, and useful storage down the side. The storage cupboards also act as a plant room for the water tank and the boiler, saving space inside the house.

The block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for one car. An outdoor tap at the end is handy for washing cars at the weekend, and you could install an EV charger if needed.

The rear garden is just as fresh and new as the house. There’s a full-width patio for seating, and a neat lawn beyond, separated by sleepers and a couple of steps. The lawn has patches of flowers and a pretty willow tree. Outdoor power allows for heaters and lighting for enjoying the garden even after the sun has set.

The back gate opens onto playing fields for an after-work dog walk, courts for a round of tennis, and 3G pitches for a game of football. For privacy, there’s a high wall along the rear and new 6ft fencing down the side.

The Position

The property is tucked into the top corner of Necton Road, which is set between playing fields and allotments. Wheathampstead’s High Street is 500m from the front door, for shops, services, pubs, cafés and restaurants. You can wander to popular spots such as Loafing for pastries, Nonna’s for pizza, or The Swan for a pint.

The village has nurseries and primary schools, so the school run can be done on foot, by scooter or by bike, without worrying whether you’ll get a parking space by the school gates. Secondaries are closest in Harpenden, and there are independent options in the area.

There are multiple green spaces in Wheathampstead, countryside surrounds the village, and the River Lea runs through it. Local golf courses include Aldwickbury Park and Brocket Hall, and sports facilities are available in neighbouring Harpenden only 10 minutes away.

Activities and entertainment are on the doorstep, from history and the arts in St Albans, to nature and wildlife at Heartwood Forest, even watersports at Stanborough Lakes. London is a swift train ride from Harpenden, and the rail route continues to both Luton and Gatwick for international travel. The M1 and A1(M) are easily accessible from Wheathampstead.

Agent's Notes

EPC rating - C

Council Tax - F

All viewings to be conducted by the agent Jules Middleton.

Please quote JM0792 when calling from Rightmove. 

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