Semi-detached house for sale in Watling Street, St. Albans AL1

Situated in the desirable St Stephens area of the City is this Grade II Listed character home. The property is ideally located within one mile of St Albans High Street and approximately one and a half miles of the City Railway Station. There is a superb view of St Stephens Church and the beautiful Verulamium Park is within a short walk. The house is very well presented and benefits from extended and modernised accommodation. A panelled entrance hall with a utility/boot room leads through to an extended 'open plan' fitted modern kitchen/orangery with a space dining area. This is the outstanding feature of the house and provides excellent informal entertaining space. The kitchen area is fitted with a high specification range of units with a central island, Corian worktops and integrated appliances. There is a separate w/c to the rear of kitchen, off the scullery area. There is an additional formal dining area between the kitchen and the lounge within the partially ‘open plan’ grouping. The sitting room is spacious and benefits from a feature fireplace. There is also a separate study/bedroom five with an adjacent a shower room. The cellar has a fitted carpet ad central heating, currently being used as a family/cinema room. The first floor comprises: A central landing, four bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and a large freestanding bath.

Outside

Externally, there is a landscaped rear garden which is secluded and features two circular patio areas, with built in seating perfect for al-fresco dining. The lawn has a brick edging detail and there is a high wall and mature trees and shrubs providing a natural screen. There is a useful home office at the end of the garden with power connected. To the front of the property, railings and a central gate separate a small garden from the street. The double garage provides invaluable off-street parking which is rarely found in properties of this era.

Situation

The historical city of St Albans provides for a comprehensive range of shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities.

For the commuter, there is a train link to London St Pancras International and Kings Cross with interconnecting Eurostar service direct to Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam. The M25 is available at junction 21a. The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of leisure activities including walking, riding, numerous golf courses and many areas of historical interest. Desirable schools within walking distance.