Lanercost Close, Welwyn

Summary:
Bryan Bishop and Partners are delighted to bring to the market this substantial four bedroom, three bathroom executive property in an idyllic woodland setting with secure gated access, yet within easy access of the convenient local facilities of the Oaklands area, and just minutes from the vibrant high street of Welwyn village. This is a large and luxuriously appointed house that nestles wonderfully within the cleverly designed and landscaped grounds. A real naturalist's paradise, suitably enhanced by the multiple access points linking the house to the gardens, and the glorious garden room. This stunning property epitomises modern living in a private countryside environment.

Accommodation:
The creative and extensive planting really masks the size of the property as you approach it, giving it an almost "country cottage" feel, and this is helped by the clever architectural design to soften the building and invite you in with an assured warm and friendly welcome. Once inside, the lobby area opens onto a conveniently placed guest cloakroom and the dining room before the inner hallway gives access to the kitchen/breakfast room, the pretty staircase with its turned banisters and, through double doors, the large living room.

The living room is simply fabulous, flooded with natural light and glorious woodland views through the window to the front and the two sets of glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden. This room is a great size and shape, allowing real flexibility of layout and furnishings, and with an oak beam running the full length, along with the attractive fire place, it performs really well as both a family hang out space as well as a great room for entertaining.

Either side of the fireplace doors open from the living room into the office and the garden room, which also conveniently link directly to each other, enabling a great flow around the rooms. The office is large, being thirteen feet by eleven feet, and well lit by windows to the front and side. Certainly big enough for multiple desks this could easily provide a comprehensive business hub if needed, but would alternatively serve as a delightful snug/TV room for the family.

This property really excels at linking the house to the gardens and the stunning garden room epitomises that seamless transition. Perfectly configured with a side window and a log burner, the lounge/study area migrate into the sharp clean lines of the three quarter glazed garden area, complete with large window sills for houseplants and objets d'art and topped off with super banquette seating along one side. A quite delightful room for all seasons.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed and stylish, with all of the appliances you would expect to find in a house of this quality. It has plenty of storage by way of floor mounted, wall mounted and full length fitted cupboards as well as a large pantry. There is plenty of space to accommodate a large casual dining table, with double doors opening onto the rear patio providing an idyllic summer dining experience. The kitchen is adjoined by a well fitted utility/laundry room.
The dining room is a great shape and size, easily accepting a large dining table and other furniture besides, and is flooded with natural light from the three windows to front and side aspects as well as the double glazed doors that open onto the side patio.

The stairway turns elegantly as it rises to a light, bright, galleried upper landing lit by two windows to the front, which gives access to the four double bedrooms and the family shower room. All of the bedrooms are well served by fitted wardrobes. Three of them have en suite shower/bathrooms, one of which is by a clever "Jack and Jill" arrangement to the family shower room.

The double garage/workshop is conveniently located near the entrance gates and has additional parking bays alongside it. Nestled within the planting in the rear garden is a delightful detached garden room which would be a wonderful place for an office, gym, workshop or arts/crafts studio. Surrounded by the wonderful gardens and woodland, creative inspiration would never be far away!

Exterior:
Secure, gated access opens onto an oasis of green, with the front of the house enjoying beautifully orchestrated planting of shrubs, bushes and specimen trees alongside the garage and driveway,and all around the property. The large block paved driveway opens out onto the frontage of the house providing plenty of guest parking over and above the garage and additional parking area adjoining it. To the side and rear, the house is surrounded by a carefully curated cottage garden on a grand scale. Deep borders sport an incredible variety of plants and flowers, with separate independent patios and lawns joined up by woodland walkways and arches to give a lovely feeling of being in different "rooms" within the garden, enhanced by an attractively shaped greenhouse and a stylish water feature. All off this is topped off by the beautiful natural woodland as a perfect backdrop. This really does feel like a modern luxurious house has been dropped into the middle of an enchanted forest.

Location:
This lovely family home is located on a no through road surrounded by other large properties, all set well back from the roadway with private and secure access, within the highly sought after Oaklands area of Welwyn, which provides a range of local shops and an excellent primary school within a short walk. Just a few minutes' drive away are the nature reserves of Mardley Heath and North Pit as well as the Danesbury Park open space. Welwyn village is less than a mile away, justly highly regarded for its range of shops, amenities and excellent gastro-pubs and restaurants. The A1(M) is just over a mile away and a fast, frequent train service from Welwyn North station will get you to London Kings Cross in around 20 minutes.

Buyers Information:
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