King Edward Street, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3

This house in Manor Estate is full of exceptional design features that give it a powerful ‘wow’ factor and plenty to consider in terms of convenient and comfortable family living. Well-considered extension has provided generous and flexible space including a separate two-storey annexe with its own shower, living room and bedroom while the rest of the property is beautifully renovated to the highest possible standards. The kerb appeal is instant, thanks to a pretty front garden and driveway, suitable for off-road parking, and a delightful arched porchway that leads through into an extensive hallway fitted with wooden-style flooring offering fabulous aesthetics and practicality. The accommodation on the ground floor of the main house comprises a generous hallway which leads to a downstairs WC, a cosy but spacious living room with a feature open fireplace and a stunning open plan kitchen/dining room. Recently fitted, the kitchen area offers contemporary storage and work units, a central island which is ideal as a breakfast bar and preparation area and integrated appliances. The dining area of this room has a further feature fireplace with gas fittings and plenty of room for seating. Double doors lead to an impressive garden which has clearly been looked after over many years with stepped lawn, patio and mature trees and shrubs to offer seclusion and privacy. The first floor is equally attractive and offers three bedrooms, two of which are doubles and one with a further period fireplace which adds interest and character. A superb white and chrome family bathroom with separate shower and a feature tiled wall adds further benefits to this property. The annexe is separate to the main house and has its own entrance, providing private accommodation for many uses including space for older children, family members or even BnB. It includes a sitting room and shower room to the ground floor and a loft-style bedroom area to the first floor. Offered in tasteful decorative order throughout this house has been designed with a good eye for detail and much care in terms of comfortable and stylish living. The Location Apsley is a favoured residential area with plenty to offer in terms of transport, education and leisure facilities. For those needed to commute, Apsley railway station is close by and offers regular train services in and out of London – while both St Albans and Hemel Hempstead are easily accessed for further transport links. The M1 and M25 are also very close by, adding further opportunity for those needing to get out and about. Education is well catered for including a variety of schools such as Two Waters, Tudor, Belswain, South Hill and Boxmoor Primary Schools and The Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley secondary schools. When it comes to getting out in the fresh air at the weekend or in the evenings, there is also plenty of open space with the nearby Heath’s Park or Blackbird’s Moor plus various recreation areas, golf clubs and lots more. Without doubt this area is one of the most convenient in the country, explaining its high levels of desirability as an area of home ownership.