Branch Road, St Albans

Beautiful, bright and airy 4 bed family home with ample indoor and out-door space including - wait for it - a yard that catches the sun all afternoon, plus exceptional local amenities - two minutes from Park Street Primary School, walks along the River Ver, shops and cafes within walking distance. Secondary schools within cycling distance. And - exceptional transport links: off-street parking with access to motorway network via M1 and M25 within 5 minutes, major super-stores and super-markets within ten minutes, twenty minutes to the airport at Luton, Stansted and Heathrow within 45 minutes. In addition - local rail network less than ten minutes' walk, 10 minutes by train to Watford or St Albans, onward links to airports and Central London, vibrant local bus network.

As you go in, there's plenty of space in the porch for coats and boots, and a door into the living room to contain the heat. Left from the living room, the central hall with its dramatic staircase - a centre piece for Christmas parties and photos, with a bedroom, downstairs bathroom off the hall, plus access to spacious and beautifully laid out kitchen, all mod cons, ample dining space and distinct annex opening to the outdoor space. Indeed, in summer both this and the living room integrate nicely with the patio area, promising the Summer family life of dreams. The patio catches the sun from about 11 a.m, and is lined by a decorative creeper, making the space particularly atmospheric. Going back up that staircase - up to the left is the master bedroom, with ensuite bathroom including shower. Ideal for tired parents to withdraw from the hectic hustle and bustle. Two other bedrooms suitable for younger children - but the other wing is self-contained, with own bathroom beside.

In summary - the ideal design for a family house, accommodating both the communal needs of a large family, and the needs of individuals for private space.

Let's get into these great amenities. First and foremost - lovely Park Street Church of England Nursery and Primary School, right at the end of the road, surely the hub of local community. Or, just around the corner, How Wood. Walking - perched right on the historic River Ver, winding its way through picturesque wetlands and local fisheries, it offers ideal short and long local walks. Cafes and shops within five minutes walk. Also not far away - the highly regarded secondary schools of St Albans - the nearest is Marlboro Science Academy, a ten minute cycle; but even the furthest is only a half hour cycle away.

Finally - excellent transport links. You have your own off-street parking, and really could not be better placed to access the M1 and M25, zipping you off to Birmingham or Bristol in a couple of hours; 3 airports, or indeed central London, within 45 minutes; Luton Airport or Brent Cross Shopping Centre within 20 minutes. Closer to home, you can get to super stores and super markets in St Albans within ten minutes. For days you'd prefer to leave the car at home - you can walk less than ten minutes to the local station and head to Watford, with its town centre and much loved Oxhey Skate Park, via Watford junction (10 minutes), or onward to central London (Euston, 45 minutes); or - slide into (5 mins)St Albans, for the leisure centre with its Olympic Pool and vibrant fitness community; the Cathedral with its historic architecture and great music, or St Albans itself, a mecca of social life including open mike nights, legendary food and antiques markets, and a generally vibrant social life.

Overall - the ideal stage for your family's adventures, and a comfortable and picturesque sanctuary to boot.
Catch it now before it slips away.