Doves House Farm Annables Lane, Harpenden · accommodation Town centre 2 miles, Harpenden Station ... a high sleeper cabin style fitted bed which is accessed by ladder, with a study

Doves House Farm Annables Lane, Harpenden

Doves House FarmAnnables Lane, Harpenden AL5 3PR

A delightful barn conversion in a picturesque semi-rural setting with additional accommodation

Town centre 2 miles, Harpenden Station (Thameslink/St Pancras International 27 mins) 2.5 miles, St Albans 7 miles, Welwyn Garden City 10 miles, M1 (J9) 2 miles, A1 (M) 10 miles, London Luton Airport 5 miles, Heathrow International Airport 35 miles

Reception hallway | Sitting room | Living room Kitchen/breakfast room | Conservatory | Study Utility cupboard | Guest cloakroom | Master bedroom with ensuite shower | Three further bedrooms | Main bathroom | Double garage Separate annexe above garage providing additional accommodation/versatile working space and bathroom | Landscaped rear garden Electricity generator | EPC rating D

In all about 0.27 of an acre

The PropertyA unique family home which has been sympathetically updated, including the addition of a beautifully spacious conservatory, but still offers a wealth of charm with original features blended with contemporary finishes.

The ground floor comprises a reception hall leading directly into the kitchen which has a comprehensive range of painted wall and base units with granite worksurfaces and central island unit. Appliances include a rangemaster cooker, American style fridge freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher.

Doors from both the kitchen and sitting room lead into the impressive conservatory which boasts amazing views over the beautiful garden

and provides a wonderful space for modern day living.

The sitting room exudes an atmosphere of calm with impressive feature open fireplace and a multitude of attractive exposed beams.

The family room is accessed from the hallway and provides further generous versatile living accommodation boasting further exposed beams and immense character.

There is underfloor heating in the conservatory and reception hallway.

A contemporary oak and glass staircase provides access to the four well appointed bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms are vaulted with the addition of cleverly crafted fitted wardrobes or cupboards and an abundance of attractive exposed beams. Bedroom four has a high sleeper cabin style fitted bed which is accessed by ladder, with a study area beneath.

The main bedroom enjoys fully fitted contemporary wardrobes, an ensuite shower room and two window seats one with views over the rear garden. Bedrooms 1, 3 and 4, together with the garage room, are air conditioned.

The main bathroom and guest cloakroom have been recently refitted.

LocationKinsbourne Green is a desirable area to the north of Harpenden and within 3 miles of the centre of town.

Harpenden has an attractive and thriving High Street with a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including a Sainsburys, Waitrose and Marks and Spencer food store. It boasts a vast array of restaurants, bars and coffee shops and retains numerous independent shops.

The town is well known for its highly regarded private and state schools. Good sporting and leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, sports centre, rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs together with three golf courses.

There are conference facilities, golf and spa facilities at Luton Hoo approximately 4 miles away and Brocket Hall is approximately 12 miles away from the property. Cycling, riding and walking can be enjoyed in the Woodland Trust’s Heartwood Forest and Rothamsted Estate, both of which are easily accessible from the property.

OutsideAccessed via the rear garden an attractive glass and metal exterior staircase leads to the room above the garage. This versatile space has a multitude of uses and, together with the bathroom, makes it a perfect additional living space.

Accessed through an electric gate the property has parking in front of the double garage.

A gravelled pathway leads to the front door with two shrub borders on either side.

The picturesque rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with patio and barbecue area. There is an ornamental pond, attractive summer house and mature shrub and flower borders.

GeneralServices: All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating. Council tax: The property is in Tax band G with an annual charge of £2503.00 Local Authority: St Albans District Council, Civic Offices, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JE. Tel: 01727 866100.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken May 2016. Particulars prepared May 2016.

Living Room5.05 x 3.13

16'7" x 10'3"

Study

Sitting Room5.35 x 5.11

17'7" x 16'9"

Conservatory6.29 x 4.3420'8" x 14'3"

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

4.54 x 3.4914'11" x 11'5"

SkyBedroom 34.13 x 2.70

13'7" x 8'10"

SkyBedroom 24.25 x 3.26

13'11" x 10'8"

Sky

Bedroom 42.78 x 2.679'1" x 8'9"

Main Bedroom4.76 x 4.68

15'7" x 15'4"(Maximum)

Sky

Garage7.09 x 5.2723'3" x 17'3"

Store

Games Room/Bedroom

4.66 x 3.3515'3" x 11'0"

Ground Floor First Floor

First Above Garage

The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8253724/TMLDenotes restricted head height

Perimetre is 47.30m

Harpenden49 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2SJ

01582 764343

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DirectionsWith the office of Strutt & Parker on your right, head in a northerly direction for approximately 2 miles passing the Old Bell public house and continuing until a mini roundabout at the junction of Luton Road and The Common. Turn left and proceed along The Common and over the junction of Kinsbourne Green Lane. Doves House Farm can be found on the left-hand side behind an electric wooden five bar gate.

Main House internal area 2,048 sq ft (190 sq m)Garage Building internal area 664 sq ft (61 sq m)For identification purposes only.