Blackmore Manor, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

A traditional-style detached house offering generous, well-appointed accommodation for modern family living, enjoying a wonderfully peaceful position.

The property
In a quiet setting in Blackmore End this striking detached family home enjoys a tucked away positionon a no-through road. On approach, the property makes an immediate impression with its
charming traditional brick façade, enhanced by
decorative half-timber detailing. The house is
presented to a high standard throughout, offering
generous, light-filled accommodation and stylish
interiors that provide a versatile backdrop for new
owners to make their own. The property also
benefits from a range of premium features
including an alarm and CCTV system and a water
softener. An impressive entrance hall creates a
welcoming first impression and forms an attractive
focal point around which the ground floor
accommodation is arranged. The space offers ample storage and features engineered wood
flooring, adding warmth and character. To the rear, the kitchen/ breakfast room is fitted with bespoke cabinetry of Maple wood with a walnut
inlay by Tagg Furniture. The units are
complemented by granite work surfaces and
feature a range of integrated appliances, including a Miele dishwasher and gas & electric range-style
cooker. The nearby utility room provides additional space for laundry. The kitchen connects conveniently to the family room, creating a central hub for family life and an excellent space for entertaining. French doors open onto the terrace, extending the living area outdoors. The spacious sitting room is dual aspect and features a modern fireplace fitted with a log-burning stove, creating a cosy focal point for relaxed evenings at home. Further reception rooms include a dining room and a study, ideal for home working or reading.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden and benefits from builtin storage and a smart en suite bathroom with underfloor heating. There are four further double bedrooms, one of which features an en suite
shower room, while two bedrooms include useful built-in storage. A modern family bathroom, also featuring underfloor heating, completes the first floor accommodation. All bathrooms have Aqualisa power showers.

Outside
Externally, the property has been well-maintained
and thoughtfully landscaped. An expansive gravel
driveway, bordered by attractive flower beds and
mature hedging, provides a private and welcoming
approach and, in addition to ample parking, gives
access to a double garage featuring heavy-duty
Dura floor tiles and a Dura modular storage
system.

A side gate leads to the south-facing rear garden,
which extends around two sides of the property.
Recently landscaped and beautifully maintained, it
offers a wonderful setting for both entertaining
and family life. Mature shrubs and trees create a
well established and cohesive feel, while
immaculately clipped hedging provides privacy. A
mature cedar tree offers welcome shade and forms
an attractive focal point. The garden has been
thoughtfully arranged with a spacious lawn and a
generous Indian sandstone terrace, ideal for al
fresco dining during the warmer months. Two
garden sheds provide useful additional storage.

Location
Blackmore End /Gustard Wood is just four miles
east of the popular town of Harpenden and close
to the sought after village of sought after villages
of Wheathampstead and Kimpton. Both villages
have a range of amenities including a church,
village store, Post Office, pubs and primary
schooling. There are several good schools in the
local area, including the St Helen’s Church of
England Primary School, Beech Hyde Primary
School and Nursery, High Beeches Primary School
and The Grove Infant and Nursery School, while
the independent Aldwickbury School is also close
at hand. Harpenden is just a short drive
away, offering further amenities including a good
choice of shops and supermarkets, and its mainline
station (Thameslink), which provides fast and
regular services to London (25 minutes to London
St. Pancras). By road, the A1(M) is less than 6
miles away, while the M1 is also within easy reach.

Distances
• Harpenden 4.6 miles
• St. Albans 7.1 miles
• Welwyn Garden City 7.2 miles
• Hatfield 7.6 miles

Nearby Stations
• Harpenden Station
• Welwyn Garden City
• 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 Schools
• St Helens C of E Primary School
• Beech Hyde Primary School
• The Grove Infant and Nursery School
• Crabtree Infants’ and Junior Schools
• High Beeches Primary School
• Aldwickbury School
• The King’s School
• St Hilda’s School
• St Albans School for Girls
• Katherine Warrington School
• St Albans School