House For Sale £2,500,000
Spencer Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3

Georgian Villa with adjacent modern bungalow annexe in the very heart of the city centre

Description

Offered to the market for the first time in 65 years, 56 and 56a Spencer Street represent a very rare opportunity to acquire an attractive double fronted Georgian Villa and adjacent modern bungalow, set in a walled and gated plot of about 0.29 acres. The situation couldn't be much more convenient, moments from the vibrant heart of St Albans city centre, yet the property offers great privacy within its landscaped grounds and also fine views from the upper floors of the house towards St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium Park and open fields beyond.

The recently built detached bungalow annexe also offers scope for use as a long or short term rental investment, studio space, home office or additional accommodation.

The house is an attractive double fronted property with a wealth of period features believed to have been built circa 1815. The reception hall gives access to a dual aspect sitting room with bay window with shutters and an open fireplace and a study with bay window. To the rear there is a bright kitchen breakfast room extension with patio doors to garden and a utility room/guest cloakroom.

The first floor offers three large bedrooms and a family shower room. The top floor has two more bedrooms with fantastic elevated views over St Alban's rooftops to countryside and a family bathroom.

There is a lower ground floor level with a gym and store room both enjoying natural light and a plant room housing the gas boiler and hot water cylinder.

Next to the house there is a detached bungalow built about 10 years ago for a family member. The property has a high energy efficiency rating with Velfac windows and underfloor heating. Internally it comprises hallway, a good size open plan living area with fitted kitchen and two double two bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom.

The mature gardens have both hard and soft landscaping with numerous sunny and shady spots. There is a good degree of privacy due to the height of boundary walls, trees and hedging and there is a patio with pond, several lawn areas and many pretty flower and shrub areas. Double gates give access from Spencer Street to the driveway that approaches both properties and affords parking for multiple cars.

Location

Spencer Street is located within the St Albans Conservation Area in the historical centre of St Albans. The proximity to the Roman Verulamium Park, The Cathedral and River Ver, make this the perfect setting. St Albans offers an array of excellent schools, both private and state, and communication links by road and rail to London and the north are some of the best in the country. Mileages approx; St Albans City station – 0.8 miles (St Pancras International from 18 minutes), St Albans Abbey station - 0.7 miles (Watford Junction from 38 minutes), St Albans City centre – 0.2 miles, Harpenden town centre - 5.5 miles M1 (J6A) - 5 miles M25 (J21A) - 4 miles London Luton Airport - 11.4 miles London Heathrow Airport – 27.5 miles

Square Footage: 3,146 sq ft


Acreage: 0.29 Acres