4 bed detached house for sale

Palfrey Close, St. Albans AL3

A substantial four bedroom detached residence set in a prime and central location, providing a short walk to the vibrant city centre and mainline railway station. The house was built in 1927 and has retained much of the charm and character of the era whilst being sympathetically modernised for modern day ease of life.

The accommodation is very well planned and is presented in excellent decorative order. The principal feature of this lovely home is the benefit of unusually large windows and rooms which combined with a South-Westerly aspect, creates a lovely feeling of light and space. The accommodation comprises: Spacious entrance hall with cloakroom, fabulous bay fronted sitting room with views over the rear garden, a separate dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, four generous double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and three bathrooms one of which is en-suite. Further benefits include: Original parquet flooring in herringbone pattern in the reception rooms and hall, also with double glazing and gas central heating.

Outside

Set back from the road, the property has an attractive low maintenance paved frontage behind a Beech hedge and a gated pathway. The driveway is block-paved, providing off-street parking and access to the garage. The rear garden which has a sunny South-Westerly aspect, has been beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. There are numerous mature shrubs and trees creating a natural screen, well planted borders and a wide paved seating area ideal for entertaining and al-fresco dining.

Situation

The historical city of St Albans offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities within the city centre. St Albans is a Roman City of great historical interest, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars. The Verulamium Park close by has approximately 100 acres of beautiful parkland and lake providing many leisure facilities. St Albans has an excellent selection of schooling both state and private.

For the commuter there is a fast one stop train link from St Albans City Station (which is also accessible along the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route) to St Pancras International (with Eurostar direct to Brussels, Paris & Amsterdam) and directly onto the City. There is also access from the Abbey Station (walking distance) from which trains go to Watford Junction where there is the fast train into Euston station (approx. 20 minutes).