Hicks Road, Markyate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3

Versatile detached house with annexe set on about an acre plot

Description

Lotus Lodge is a highly individual detached family residence, set within private, unoverlooked grounds of about one acre and enjoying far-reaching countryside views. Originally built in 1957, the house has been comprehensively remodelled and enhanced by the current owners, creating a substantial home designed for modern family living, entertaining and multi-generational occupation.

The accommodation is arranged around an impressive reception hall and includes a formal sitting room, dining room, snug/family room and a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining laundry room. The principal house provides five generously proportioned en suite bedrooms, three on the ground floor and two on the first floor, both enjoying access to a balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside.

A particular feature of the property is the substantial detached self-contained annexe, offering exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, staff accommodation or home working. The annexe comprises two further bedrooms, bathroom facilities and an impressive leisure suite incorporating a gym, sauna and hot tub room.

Approached via secure gated entrances, the property is set well back from the road behind a sweeping driveway providing extensive parking and access to a detached double garage. The landscaped grounds include formal lawns, mature trees and entertaining terraces, together with a floodlit tennis court, creating a private and idyllic setting.

The house has the benefit of air conditioning to a number of the rooms and underfloor heating to both ground and first floor of the main house.

Location

Lotus Lodge is located along Hicks Road on the edge of the popular village of Markyate, surrounded by attractive Hertfordshire countryside. The village offers day-to-day amenities including a shop, public houses and a primary school, while a wider range of facilities can be found in Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. Junction 9 of the M1 is close by, providing excellent access for commuters.

The larger centres of Harpenden, St Albans and Berkhamsted are all within easy reach, providing an extensive selection of shopping, leisure and dining facilities. Harpenden, approximately 6 miles away, offers a vibrant town centre together with a mainline station providing fast and regular Thameslink services to London St Pancras International.

Communications are excellent, with Junction 9 of the M1 readily accessible, providing convenient links to the national motorway network, London and the North. Luton Airport Parkway station and London Luton Airport are also within easy driving distance, making the property particularly well placed for both business and international travel.

The area is especially well regarded for schooling. Markyate Village School and Nursery serves the village for primary education, while a number of highly regarded secondary schools are available nearby, including St George's School, Sir John Lawes School, Roundwood Park School and Katherine Warington School in Harpenden, together with a selection of respected independent schools in the wider area.

Distances (approx.)

Markyate village centre: 0.5 miles
Harpenden town centre and station: 6 miles
St Albans city centre: 8 miles
Luton Airport Parkway station: 6 miles
London Luton Airport: 7 miles
M1 Junction 9: 3 miles
London St Pancras International from Harpenden: from approximately 25 minutes

Square Footage: 3,827 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres