High Street, Markyate, AL3

A fully refurbished four bedroom detached family home with versatile living accommodation, located along the historic Hertfordshire High Street of Markyate, offered for sale with no onward chain.

Situated at the north end of Markyate’s High Street, this spacious four bedroom detached home has been recently refurbished by the current owners and offers versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living. Conveniently positioned, the property is within a short walk of the historic High Street, where an array of local amenities can be found, including a village shop and Post Office, pubs and restaurants, charming independent boutiques, a doctor’s surgery, and a pharmacy. Families will also benefit from excellent schooling options within the village, including Beechwood Park School, as well as outstanding school catchments in nearby Harpenden. Markyate is well-connected, with Junction 9 of the M1 approximately 2 miles away and Harpenden station providing direct train services to London St. Pancras in under 30 minutes.

Upon entering this detached home, a welcoming entrance seamlessly leads into the spacious sitting/dining room, which extends over 28ft in length. The sitting area, located to the front, features a charming brick-surround fireplace, perfect for cosy winter evenings, while direct access from the sitting room opens onto an elevated terrace at the front of the residence—ideal for enjoying a morning coffee. Towards the rear of the home, generous sized double room provides ample space those seeking groundfloor accommodation. Adjacent to the dining room is a separate, refitted kitchen, fitted with a range of base and wall-mounted units. It incorporates a built-in oven with gas hob, integral dishwasher, and fridge. Completing the ground floor is a tastefully modernised shower room, finished with sleek floor-to-ceiling tiles and comprising a low-level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, and shower cubicle, providing flexible and practically everyday living.

Ascending from the entrance hall, stairs lead to the first-floor landing, which provides access to three double bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom. At the front of the home, the master bedroom is a generous double, offering ample space and natural light. Bedrooms two and three, situated at the rear, are both well-proportioned doubles and enjoy elevated views over the private rear garden. The family bathroom serves all three bedrooms and has been tastefully modernised. Fully tiled from floor to ceiling, it features a low-level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, and a ‘P’-shaped panelled bath with an overhead shower, combining practicality with the convenience required for modern family living.

Externally, this detached family home is approached via the High Street, leading to a driveway that provides off-road parking for two vehicles. From the driveway, a pathway ramp purposely designed for wheelchair access, rises to the main entrance through a gated, fenced sun terrace. At the rear, a door from the kitchen opens onto a patio area with ramp access, overlooking the private garden—an ideal space for summer gatherings with friends and family. Steps from the patio lead up to the landscaped rear garden, bordered by mature hedges and fenced boundaries, offering a high degree of privacy.