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This is a home that honours its past while embracing the way families live today. Thoughtfully renovated, this timeless property blends character detail with considered modern upgrades, creating interiors that feel light-filled, warm, and genuinely easy to live in.
Behind secure fencing and an electric gate lies a layout designed for real life. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a well-appointed ensuite with underfloor heating, are complemented by two separate living areas, offering flexibility for growing families or the option of four bedrooms with a generous main lounge. For a home of this era, the flow is exceptional, with the main living space opening through French doors to an expansive north-facing deck. Indoor and outdoor living connect effortlessly, extending the kitchen and living zone into a sun-filled space ideal for entertaining and everyday family life.
At the heart of the home, a designer kitchen nods to its mid-century roots while delivering contemporary performance. Solid oak flooring adds warmth and durability, while generous glazing captures all-day sun.
Comfort has been carefully considered throughout. A new woodburner, gas fire and heatpump, along with a ventilation and heat transfer system, ensure warmth is distributed evenly across seasons, complementing the home's thermally rated UPVC double glazing.
Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the improvements are substantial: a new roof, full rewiring, reinsulation and soundproofing between living and bedroom zones provide efficiency and peace of mind for years to come. All the hard work has been done.
Outside, the established garden offers privacy and greenery without demanding upkeep, supported by generous storage both inside and out.
Positioned in sought-after St Albans, you're within walking distance of Merivale Village, zoned for Heaton Intermediate, CBHS and CGHS with cafés, parks and everyday essentials are all close at hand.
Homes of this era often offer charm. Few offer this level of renovation, natural light and connection to outdoor living. A home with history and a future ready for its next family.