Old Watling Street, Flamstead, AL3

A spacious five bedroom detached family home reaching 2000 sq.ft. of versatile living accommodation and approximately 0.3 acre private south facing rear garden located along a popular road on the outskirts of the Hertfordshire village of Flamstead.

Nestled along Old Watling Street, this impressive detached family home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property offering 2,047 sq. ft. of versatile living space. The home boasts a beautifully remodelled, open plan kitchen/breakfast room that spans over 22 ft. providing a fantastic hub for family life. With five bedrooms, including a master suite complete with an en suite and private balcony offering stunning, far reaching countryside views, this home is perfect for family living. The private, south facing rear garden extends to approximately 0.3 acres, offering ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation. Set within the picturesque Hertfordshire village of Flamstead, the property is conveniently located near local amenities, including a village shop, pub/restaurants, and an excellent primary school. Old Watling Street is also within the catchment area for the highly regarded schools in Harpenden. Both the towns of Harpenden and St. Albans are easily accessible, offering a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities. Flamstead also enjoys excellent transport links, with Junction 9 of the M1 just one mile away, providing easy access to the wider area. Additionally, Harpenden station offers an efficient rail service to London St. Pancras in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal location for those commuting into the capital or seeking a peaceful retreat with convenient access to the city.

Upon entering this charming detached family home, a welcoming porch opens into the entrance hall, where a downstairs cloakroom is conveniently located. From here, the hallway leads to a spacious yet cosy bay fronted sitting room at the front of the property. Beyond the sitting room is a recently remodelled open plan kitchen/breakfast room, which enjoys a lovely outlook over the rear garden and countryside views beyond. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of base and wall mounted units, an integrated double oven with electric hob, a built in dishwasher, and a breakfast bar, perfect for casual dining. Adjacent to the dining area, an open archway leads to a versatile home office, which could also serve as an additional space for entertaining, directly accessible from the kitchen/breakfast room. A door from this space leads to a separate utility room, offering additional storage with further base and wall mounted units, plus space for white goods, providing added convenience. Towards the rear of the property, an inner hall with a modern shower room leads to a generously double sized and flexible fifth bedroom, which could also be used as a family room. This space is perfect for overnight guests or as an additional entertainment area, with double doors opening onto the raised decking, creating a seamless flow to the outdoor living space.

Rising from the entrance hall, the staircase leads to the first floor landing, providing access to the master bedroom, three further bedrooms, and the family bathroom. The master bedroom, located at the rear, is a generously sized double room with the added benefit of an en suite shower room. It is further enhanced by a private balcony, offering the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee while taking in the far reaching countryside views. The second bedroom is also a spacious double, featuring a large bay window to the front of the property, while bedrooms three and four are both good sized rooms, offering flexibility for family living or home office space. The family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation, with floor to ceiling tiling, a low level W.C., a vanity wash hand basin with storage below, a heated towel rail, and a panelled bath with an overhead shower.

This detached family home is approached via a block paved driveway, providing off road parking for several vehicles, and leads to the main entrance and a side door offers convenient access to additional storage space that leads to a boot room which connects to the rear living accommodation. Double doors from the open plan kitchen/breakfast room lead to a raised decking area, ideal for outdoor dining, with views over the private rear garden and the countryside beyond. This is the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family in the warmer months. Steps lead down to a designated patio area and extends to the generous, south facing lawn, extending to around 0.3 acres, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities. A charming wooden summerhouse with a terrace offers a peaceful spot to enjoy the sunshine. The garden is bordered by mature trees and hedging, creating a high degree of privacy and a tranquil, secluded environment.