The Property: A spacious character home built in the 1920's and lovingly extended and modernised by our current clients to produce a home of enviable proportions.
Description: This characterful century old home presents a charming blend of period features coupled with a sleek contemporary design. Extended during our current clients tenure the accommodation comprises; on the ground floor; a welcoming entrance vestibule with doors to the downstairs WC/Utility. There is a welcoming hallway with stairs for the first floor and doors to the living room. The kitchen-diner is a characterful space that is bright and airy and offers a view of the garden, opening onto the lounge-diner that has been enhanced through an intelligent canopied extension. Upstairs there are four bedrooms that include a generous master bedroom, two further double bedrooms and a bedroom four, there is beautiful four piece bathroom and a separate WC. Outside the gardens are neatly arranged and private with a large decked area for outdoor entertaining and an area of lawn. There is a studio to the side of the house that offers a pleasant environment for the creative mind and the garage which has been re-built provides space for a workshop and a home office that is separate and at the rear of the garage building. The wide plot at 39 Moreton End Lane presents the opportunity for a range of development options and the house could be extended considerably to the side subject to the usual planning consents. An exceptional home in an exceptional setting.
Location: Moreton End Lane is an enviable location situated on the fringes of Harpenden's renowned 'Avenues'. The road is characterised by a quality and aesthetic appeal that mixes the buildings of the Edwardian Era, with a blend of some quality work from later building periods. This house represents a classic example of 1920's architecture with a detailed intricacy in both the brick work and tiling. The wide road and peaceful environment are complimented by a wonderful convenience for living; Roundwood Park school is within a short stroll of the front door and the High Street and station (direct to St Pancras International in 30 minutes) are both within walking distance.