Make It Yours. 32G High Street, Markyate

A HOME TO MAKE YOUR OWN

First home? A change of pace? Or perhaps a property investment?

Whatever brings you to Markyate, 32G High Street is well worth a look.

This two-bedroom maisonette is arranged over two floors, with a wonderfully generous living room, two good-sized double bedrooms, a dedicated dressing room and a useful little space at the top of the stairs that could become a home office or reading corner.

Add brand new soft carpets, plenty of storage, a garage, a separate parking space and a central village location, and there’s quite a lot to like.

And there’s another rather appealing detail: no service charge.

It’s a home with plenty of possibilities, whether you’re buying your first place, looking for something easier to manage or considering an addition to your rental portfolio.

COME ON IN. MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE.

The living room is one of the real highlights of 32G. It’s a genuinely generous space, with enough room to create different areas for different parts of your day.

A big comfortable sofa and a television for evenings in. A dining table for friends and family. Perhaps a desk tucked into one corner, or a favourite armchair with a good lamp and a stack of books.

You don’t have to use the room in any particular way. And that’s rather the point.

The soft carpeting makes it feel warm and welcoming, while the neutral décor gives you a lovely starting point to add your own furniture, colours and personality.

Because the property is currently empty, it’s easy to start imagining what you’d do with it. And we’d encourage you to do exactly that.

A KITCHEN FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

The separate kitchen keeps cooking and food preparation away from the main living space.
Whether you’re making a quick breakfast before work, preparing dinner or attempting something a little more ambitious at the weekend, having a dedicated kitchen makes everyday life straightforward.

And with the living room providing plenty of flexibility for dining, you can decide how you want the two spaces to work together.

TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. TWO DIFFERENT FLOORS.

One of the particularly useful things about 32G is that its two double bedrooms sit on separate floors.

Both are good-sized rooms with plenty of natural light, and the lovely soft carpeting continues through the bedrooms.

That separation can work beautifully if you’re sharing with a friend, having guests to stay or simply like the idea of your bedroom being a little removed from the main living space.

And then there’s the principal bedroom upstairs. With its high ceilings and characterful roofline, this is a room with a personality of its own.

But there’s another feature that makes it particularly appealing. Its very own dressing room. Somewhere for the clothes, shoes, bags and all the things that tend to take over a bedroom.

And let’s face it, having a dedicated dressing room is rather lovely, whatever the size of your home.

And if a dressing room isn't quite your thing? Given its size, there may even be potential to convert it into an en-suite bathroom, subject to the necessary consents and technical feasibility.

YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER

At the top of the stairs is another space that deserves a mention.

It is a genuinely useful area that could work beautifully as a home office, reading corner or somewhere to sit quietly with a coffee.

If you work from home, it means you don’t necessarily have to give up part of the living room to accommodate a desk.

And if you don’t? A comfortable chair, a little bookshelf and a good book would do rather nicely.

Sometimes it’s these smaller spaces that make a home particularly enjoyable to live in.

AND WHERE DOES EVERYTHING ELSE GO?

Now, storage might not be the most glamorous part of a property particulars. But it’s certainly something you’ll appreciate once you’ve moved in.

At 32G, there’s useful storage both beneath the stairs and within the eaves upstairs.
Suitcases, Christmas decorations, spare bedding, the vacuum cleaner and all those things we seem to accumulate over the years.

They all need somewhere to live. And it’s rather nice when that somewhere isn’t the corner of your bedroom.

A LITTLE FRESH AIR, WITHOUT THE GARDENING

And when you fancy a little time outside, there’s a shared terrace to enjoy.

Somewhere to take a coffee on a sunny morning, sit with a book or simply enjoy a bit of fresh air without having a garden of your own to look after.

It’s a lovely extra to have, particularly when village life is right on your doorstep.

A GARAGE. AND A PARKING SPACE.

Living on a High Street doesn’t necessarily mean having to search for somewhere to park.
At 32G, you’ve got your own garage and a separate parking space.

The garage also offers useful additional storage if you don’t need it for the car.

For a centrally located maisonette, having both is a particularly practical feature.

MARKYATE. VILLAGE LIFE ON YOUR DOORSTEP.

One of the lovely things about living in central Markyate is how much you can do without getting into the car.

There are local shops, places to eat, pubs and cafés within walking distance, along with the everyday amenities that make village life convenient.

The surrounding countryside is another reason to love this location.

There are some wonderful walks nearby, including routes towards Flamstead, so whether you’re after a quick stroll or a longer Sunday walk, you’ve plenty of options.

Markyate also has a genuine sense of community, with local events and activities throughout the year.

And when you need to travel further afield, Harpenden, St Albans and the M1 are all within easy reach.

For families, Markyate Village School, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is just a five-minute walk away. Many children from the village also go on to attend secondary schools in nearby Harpenden, making Markyate an appealing option for those looking to enjoy village life while remaining close to the town's schools.

It’s a location that offers the convenience of having things close by, without giving up the pleasure of living in a village.

THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

32G is offered on a leasehold basis, with no service charge.

The lease has approximately 168 years remaining.

For anyone considering their first property purchase, understanding the ongoing costs is particularly important. And for an investor, those costs matter when assessing a potential rental return.

The absence of a service charge is therefore a welcome feature.

The property also benefits from a garage and separate parking space, together with the flexibility of its two-storey accommodation.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

There are plenty of reasons someone might be looking for a two-bedroom home.
Perhaps you’re buying your first place and can’t wait to have somewhere that’s properly yours.

Perhaps you’re looking for a home that’s easier to manage, without sacrificing a comfortable living room or the space to work from home.

Or perhaps you’re an investor looking for a conveniently located property with practical features that could appeal to future tenants, subject to the usual rental and financial checks.

Whatever your plans, 32G offers a flexible layout, two double bedrooms, a dressing room, useful storage and the convenience of village life right outside your door.

And sometimes that’s exactly what you’re looking for.

Come and see it. You might already know where you’d put the sofa.