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5 bed Detached
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BR/BA:
5 BR, 4 BA
Location:
St. Albans, Herts
Description:
A substantial and imposing residence set within 1.8 acres in one of the South East's most sought after addresses on the market for the first time in nearly 30 years.
A substantial and imposing residence set within 1.8 acres
Situation
Marshal's Drive is thought of as St Albans' best residential road and one of the South East's most sought after addresses providing substantial housing in a quiet yet ultra convenient location.
Farthing Hall is located within walking distance of the mainline station which provides a regular fast service to St Pancras and beyond, with connections to the continent via the Eurostar terminal. London Airports including Luton, Heathrow and Stansted are all within easy reach, with access to the the M1, M25 and A1(M) close by.
Education in St Albans is exceptionally well catered for with an excellent range of state and public schools in and around the City.
St Albans has long been an enthusiastically sought after location in which to live, providing fast communication routes to centres of commerce, renowned schooling and a comprehensive range of social and recreational facilities all within an historic setting.
An extremely handsome detached house dating from the early 1900's enjoying a magnificent plot (approx 1.8 acres). Farthing Hall has rendered elevations under a striking green Belgium glazed tiled roof. This fine house enjoys generously proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.
Attached to the property is a quite stunning swimming pool complex with a partially glazed vaulted ceiling over a 40ft pool, spa pool, gym equipment area and a sauna/steam room. There are five sets of full height sliding doors which lead out to the garden from the pool area.
Accessed via a private staircase the double aspect main bedroom suite takes full advantage of the commanding view of the rear garden with a full height window and features a vaulted ceiling, large dressing room and luxury en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, large shower cubicle and twin hand basins. Two other bedrooms have en suite facilities and a further bedroom has a balcony overlooking the rear garden.
On the ground floor, leading from the impressive reception hall, there is generous and versatile accommodation with high ceilings and big 'picture' windows and doors overlooking the gardens.
Deep Recessed Entrance Porch
Tiled floor and light to. Hardwood Carolina style front door leading to:
Reception Hall
An impressive and welcoming reception hall with high ceilings and egg and dart cornicing. Wide staircase with decorative balustrade to first floor. Radiators behind decorative cabinets. Large area for cloaks/storage. Additional understairs storage cupboard. Door to:
Inner Hall
Glazed door to indoor swimming pool. Coved ceiling. Ceiling recessed downlighters. Radiator. Door to:
Cloakroom
Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin with tiled surround and cupboards under. Radiator. Triple glazed leaded light window to front.
Drawing Room 27'2 max x 19'11 max
An impressive room with large brick fireplace and decorative ceiling cornice. Double glazed window to rear and double glazed sliding patio doors to rear. Radiators with decorative cabinets.
Sitting Room 16'4 x 15'0
Impressive brick fireplace with inset log burning stove. Decorative ceiling cornice. Sliding patio doors to garden. Opening to:
Dining Room 15'6 x 12'11
Decorative ceiling cornice. Large picture window overlooking garden to rear. Separate door to Hall. Door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 21'2 x 15'1
A bright and spacious room with an excellent range of base and wall mounted units and complementary work surface areas. Twin bowl sink unit with swivel mixer tap. Integrated double oven with separate ceramic hob and extractor over. Fitted dishwasher. Integrated fridge. Double glazed windows to side and rear. Double glazed sliding patio doors to rear garden. Multi paned door to:
Utility Area
Range of fitted cupboards. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Double glazed window to side aspect. Door to side. Door to:
Cloakroom
Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Double glazed frosted window to side. Useful storage cupboard.
Family Room/Office 15'1 x 12'6
A spacious and versatile room with decorative ceiling cornice and a with large shower cubicle, heated towel rail, ceiling recessed downlighters, ceramic tiled floor, radiator. Triple glazed windows to front and side. Large double panelled radiator.
Indoor Swimming Pool Complex 56'9 x 27'11 max
An impressive 40ft heated swimming pool with spa pool at one end. The complex has an impressive vaulted ceiling with glazed roof lights to the rear. There are five sets of large patio doors onto the garden, a raised area suitable for gym equipment and from where there is access to:
Changing/Shower Room
Large shower cubicle, heated towel rail, ceiling recessed downlighters, ceramic tiled floor, radiator, triple glazed frosted leaded light window to front. Door to the pump room. Alongside the changing room within the pool complex sits a sauna/steam room.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
An impressive landing with decorative balustrade and stained glass leaded light window to front. Egg and dart ceiling cornice. Large hatch access to loft space. Walk-in airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom Suite 25'9 x 21'1 max.
An impressive suite with vaulted ceiling. An extensive range of built-in cupboards. Full height triple glazed windows, maximising the stunning views of the rear gardens. The suite also has access to the ground floor via its own staircase. Archway to:
Dressing Room
Range of additional wardrobes and dressing table. Triple glazed windows to side and double panel radiator.
En Suite Bathroom
A stylish suite in white comprising free standing bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Large corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower with remote control. Concealed cistern WC. Twin hand basins set into granite surface. Extensive complementary tiling with feature dado course. Chrome heated towel rail. Vaulted ceiling. Triple glazed windows to front and side.
Bedroom Two 21'7 x 10'7
Triple glazed windows to front and double glazed window to rear. Coved ceiling. Range of built in wardrobes.
En Suite Shower Room
Shower cubicle. Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. Triple glazed frosted leaded light window to front. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling. Ceiling recessed downlighters.
Bedroom Three 11'11 x 11'0
Range of fitted wardrobes. Ceiling recessed downlighters. Coved ceiling. Triple glazed window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.
En Suite Shower Room
Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin with marble top and cupboards under. Corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower unit. Ceiling recessed downlighters. Heated towel rail. Extensive complementary tiling. Double glazed window to side aspect.
Bedroom Four 16'4 x 15'0
Coved ceiling. Range of built in wardrobes. Double panelled radiator. Triple glazed windows to side and rear.
Bedroom Five 12'0 x 11'4
Triple glazed window and triple glazed door to balcony, overlooking rear garden. Coved ceiling. Ceiling recessed downlighters. Built-in cupboards. Radiator with decorative cover.
Family Bathroom
Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Wash hand basin with tiled surround and cupboard under. Close coupled WC. Fully tiled walls. Triple glazed leaded light window to front. Radiator.
Garage 19'1 x 18'3
Double garage with remote controlled up and over door. Door to side.
Boiler Room/Tool Shed 15'1 x 7'3
Power and light. Door to:
Gardener's Cloakroom
Close coupled WC. Wash hand basin. Strip light. Frosted window to rear.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
A truly magnificent South facing plot, in all about 1.8 acres.
Immediately adjacent to the rear of the property is a large paved patio area with curved steps down to large expanse of lawn studded with irrigation system and studded with mature trees and well stocked flower and shrub beds.
To the rear of the plot is an en-tout-cas hard tennis court with chain link surround and floodlighting. Throughout this magnificent garden there are several areas for quiet reflection including the summer house, the timber gazebo and an area of private garden to the South West corner of the garden to the side of the Tennis Court.
To the front there is a large lawn area with impressive trees, beside which lies a spacious driveway giving access to the garage and providing off street parking for numerous cars.
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Fireplace, Gym, Parking, Patio/Deck, Pool, Refrigerator, Storage, Tennis
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
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