Wordsworth Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

10 Wordsworth Road is an impressive semi
detached period home offering almost 2,000 sq. f
of stylish accommodation arranged over three
light-filled floors. The exquisite period details are
evident on arrival, with stained glass detailing in
the front door, opening onto beautifully preserved
Victorian mosaic tiles and an attractive staircase.
The property boasts two stylish reception rooms
on the ground floor, each with original period
features including high ceilings, large sash
windows, intricate cornicing, tiled cast-iron
fireplaces, and recently restored floorboards.
The sitting room is to the front, with a southwest
facing bay window which bathes the room in
natural light.

The family room/study features bespoke cabinetry
(including ample storage and a concealed desk)
with French doors opening onto the large
limestone patio area outside. At the rear of the
ground floor is a spacious, open-plan kitchen and
dining area, providing an ideal space for relaxing
as a family or entertaining guests. The kitchen is
fitted with modern white units and a large central
island featuring ample room for stools, two wine
fridges and plenty of storage. There is also space
for a large dining table and sofa, with bi-fold doors
opening onto the garden. Off the hallway,
between the family room and kitchen, is a stylish
cloakroom complete with WC, sink and large, built
in mirror.

There are three beautifully presented double
bedrooms on the first floor, including the principal
bedroom at the front, which features a large bay
window, built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower
room with dual washbasins and an area suitable
for use as an office space or for gym equipment.
One further first-floor bedroom is en suite. The
spacious family bathroom which includes a
concealed utility/laundry area is also accessible via
the first floor landing. Stairs lead up to the second
floor, which features two more double bedrooms,
both with en-suite shower rooms and built in
wardrobes. All of the bath and shower rooms have
contemporary suites including heated towel rails,
walk-in showers and rainfall shower heads.

To the rear of the property is a parking area and
single garage. Further parking is available along
Wordsworth Road in marked bays on both sides of
the street, via a resident permit scheme.

The front garden is bordered by a dwarf wall and
hedgerow box hedge borders with established rose
bushes and an area of shingle terracing. The
garden at the rear features a generous limestone
patio for al fresco dining, with an established fruit
bearing grape vine trellised down one side. Off the
patio is a large lawned area bordered by shrubs,
flowering perennials and fruit trees, and featuring
a second paved seating area. The garden gate
leads onto the garage, off- street parking area and
home office.

A new roof was completed in 2022. The original
sash windows, in the two large bay windows at the
front of the property, were expertly restored and
double-glazed in the same year.

Harpenden has a thriving High Street and
comprehensive range of shopping facilities,
including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and a Marks and
Spencer store. It boasts an excellent selection of
restaurants, coffee shops and numerous
independent shops.

The town is home to several outstanding state
schools as well as independent schools. Good
sporting and leisure facilities include a Sports
Centre with indoor swimming pool, rugby, tennis,
bowling and cricket clubs, together with three golf
courses. Cycling, riding and walking can be
enjoyed in the Woodland Trust’s Heartwood Forest
and Rothamsted Estate.

Distances
Harpenden town centre 0.4 miles
Wheathampstead 3.5 miles
Redbourn 3.5 miles
St. Albans 5.0 miles
Welwyn Garden City 8.1 miles
Hemel Hempstead 8.8 miles
Hatfield 8.9 miles

Nearby Stations
Harpenden Station
Luton Airport Parkway Station
Luton Station
St Albans City Station
St Albans Abbey Station

Key Locations
Rothamsted Park
Rothamsted Manor
Harpenden Common
The Eric Morecambe Centre
Heartwood Forest
The Nickey Line
St Albans Cathedral
Verulamium Park
Luton Hoo
Knebworth House and Gardens
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Whipsnade Zoo
Shaws Corner (National Trust)

Nearby State Schools
High Beeches Primary School
Crabtree Infants’ and Junior School
Manland Primary School
St. George’s School
Sir John Lawes School

Nearby Independent schools
Aldwickbury School
St. Hilda’s School
The King’s School
St. Albans High School for Girls
St. Albans Boys School
Beechwood Park School