Hammondswick, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5

A charming detached bungalow, set on a peaceful private road in a sought-after West Common location.

Porch | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility | Principal bedroom with en suite shower room | Double bedroom Bedroom 3/study | Family bathroom | Double garage | Garden | EPC rating D

Hammondswick is a light, airy and comfortable detached bungalow offering flexible, accessible living space, while the property is surrounded by a beautiful private garden.

The main reception room is the 29ft sitting room, which has an open fireplace and sliding glass doors opening onto the peaceful rear garden. The dining room adjoins the sitting room in a semi open-plan layout, providing space for family meals or entertaining guests. The well-proportioned kitchen and breakfast room has plenty of storage in units to base and wall level, a central island and integrated appliances, while the adjoining utility room provides further space for household appliances.

There are two bedrooms plus bedroom three/study. The principal bedroom and bedroom two have feature built-in storage. The generous principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a walk in shower.

Harpenden has a thriving High Street and comprehensive range of shopping facilities, including Sainsbury's, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer store. It boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and numerous independent shops.

The town is home to several outstanding state schools, with independent schools nearby including Beechwood Park, St. Albans High School and Boys School and Aldwickbury Prep School. Good sporting and leisure facilities include a Sports Centre with indoor swimming pool, rugby, tennis, bowling and cricket clubs, together with three golf courses. Cycling, riding and walking can be enjoyed in the Woodland Trust's Heartwood Forest and Rothamsted Estate.

Harpenden town centre 1.6 miles, Harpenden mainline station 1.7 miles (London St. Pancras 23 minutes), M1 (Jct 9) 3.5 miles, St. Albans 3.5 miles, Hatfield 7.5 miles, Hemel Hempstead 8.0 miles, Welwyn Garden City 8.5 miles, Central London 30 miles


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At the front of the house, the block-paved driveway provides parking for several vehicles, while the integrated double garage provides further parking, storage or workshop space. The garden to the front and rear are mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked flowerbeds and a variety of established shrubs. In addition, the rear garden has paved terracing and mature border trees and hedgerow, which provide a high degree of privacy from neighbouring properties.