An attractive five bedroom detached house in a small rural development

Description

The Old Granary is a most attractive detached family home located off a quiet country lane in a rural location about 0.4 miles from the sought after village of Flamstead. Part of a small select development of just four homes, the property is superbly finished and boasts a very stylish interior. Heating is by air source heat pump with underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators to first floor. With over 3,000 sq ft of overall space, this really is a fabulous family home that offers bright and airy rooms with some great views over its gardens and paddock land beyond.

The house has a welcoming entrance hall with guest cloakroom and double doors to a well proportioned dual aspect sitting room with log burner. The shaker style kitchen is offset to a large family room creating a wonderful space ideal for family living. The kitchen has painted wooden cabinets with Belfast sink, integrated range oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, pantry cupboards and a peninsular breakfast bar. The family room has a triple aspect and space for both dining table and seating area, all within sight of the kitchen. Off the kitchen there is a larger utility/boot room with door to side.

On the first floor a spacious landing gives access to five double bedrooms. Both the main bedroom and second bedroom have well appointed en suite shower rooms and dual aspects, with views over gardens and paddocks. The family bathroom has both bath and shower cubicle.

Externally a gravel driveway leads to a garage/carport with space to park two cars as well as additional storage space. The house has gardens to three sides with extensive lawns and the overall plot size is about 0.297 acres. There is a patio to the rear of the house and the house is screened by natural hedging.

Location

The Old Granary is located in the picturesque village of Flamstead, set within the Hertfordshire countryside yet offering excellent connectivity to nearby towns and London. Flamstead is known for its historic character, village pubs, and strong community atmosphere. The surrounding area provides scenic walks and bridleways, while everyday essentials can be found in the village and nearby Markyate. For more extensive shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, residents typically visit St Albans (approx. 6 miles) or Hemel Hempstead (approx. 5 miles).
Transport Links:

Harpenden Station – approx. 4.5 miles (fast trains to London St Pancras in under 30 minutes)
St Albans City Station – approx. 6 miles
M1 Junction 9 – approx. 1.5 miles
M25 Junction 21A – approx. 5 miles
A5 – approx. 2 miles

Flamstead offers a desirable rural setting with excellent road and rail connections, making it popular with commuters. Families benefit from a good choice of schools in the surrounding area, including Flamstead Village Schoo, Markyate Village School, and Beechwood Park School for primary education, while secondary options include Katherine Warington School and Sir John Lawes School. Its combination of countryside charm, community spirit, and easy access to London makes Flamstead a highly attractive location.

Square Footage: 2,972 sq ft