King Harry Lane, St. Albans, AL3

One of the best addresses in St Albans is the setting for this fantastic and fully renovated family house: Pooks Hill is situated in a conservation area with its gardens bordered to the north by the open green space of Verulamium Park. From the upper floors there are lovely views over the extensive woodland that surrounds the park. The house has been subject to an extensive programme of improvements and has been fully updated inside and out to the highest standards. Modern additions include underfloor heating, remote controlled gate access and the creation of an impressive entertainment room.
Families will appreciate the abundance of space on offer, though the house is also equally well suited to entertaining, with a choice of reception areas and a magnificent open plan living space that’s great for big celebrations. The proportions of the house, with generous room sizes, tall ceilings and large windows, make the property feel incredibly light and spacious, while the flexible layout provide scope for a variety of uses.
The house is entered onto an inviting reception hall, with its feature staircase and lighting creating an elegant first impression. While the characterful exterior displays evidence of the house’s 200-year history, inside is thoroughly contemporary with no expense spared in the design. Highlights include the stunning recently completed Tom Howley kitchen, with its Franke premium quality sinks, Bertazzoni ovens, Fisher & Paykel fridge and freezer and attractive bespoke cabinetry. A large roof lantern above provides excellent natural light to the adjoining dining area, which is open plan to the 42ft sitting area separated by a feature fireplace. A wall of bifold doors open to the rear garden.

Separate to the main living space is a snug, a home office, family room, a laundry room, cloakroom and a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room, which would be well suited to an au pair. The lower ground floor is currently configured as a large entertainment room, store and gym, with its own access from the garden via an external staircase.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is notable for its Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and its sumptuous, spa-quality bathroom and dressing room. Three further double bedrooms all have their own en suite facilities and walk-in wardrobes, and a final en-suite double bedroom completes the accommodation.

Outside

Pooks Hill is situated within a secluded plot, with mature trees around the boundary providing natural screening and creating a wonderfully private feel. As part of the renovations the house has been re-rendered and the clean, white elevations provide excellent visual appeal. The electronically operated gated entrance opens to a good-size driveway, where there is parking for several cars including within a detached double car port and an attached garage.

The majority of the outside space is situated to the rear within the beautifully landscaped gardens: extensive improvements have added new drainage, an expansive terrace that’s ideal for dining outside in good weather, beautiful, raised flowerbeds and borders stocked with a variety of shrubs, and a pergola. The lawned areas and mature trees around the boundary make the garden feel extremely green and inviting.

Situation

King Harry Lane is located on the south side of St Albans within easy access to all local facilities including Waitrose and Verulamium Park both moments away. The historic city of St Albans offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities within the city centre. St Albans is a Roman City of great historical interest, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars. Neighbouring Verulamium Park has approximately 100 acres of beautiful parkland and lake providing many leisure facilities. St Albans has an excellent selection of schooling both state and private.

There is access to the M25 at junction 21A and the M1 at junction 6 as well as adjoining access to the A414 and A1M. For the commuter there is a fast one-stop train link from St Albans City Station (which is also accessible along the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route) to St Pancras International (with Eurostar direct to Brussels, Paris & Amsterdam) and directly onto the City. There is also access from the Abbey Station (0.9 miles) from which trains go to Watford Junction where there is the fast train into Euston station (approx. 20 minutes).

The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of leisure activities including walking, riding, numerous golf courses, leisure centres and many areas of historical interest.

The Prime team would be delighted to show you around this property.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57189