For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Gainsborough Avenue, St. Albans, AL1£1,500,000

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - Occupying a large SOUTH facing plot is this detached family home. The property is situated in a desirable cul-de-sac setting within a highly sought-after residential area of the city. Gainsborough Avenue is conveniently placed for the commuter (City Station approx. 0.7 of a mile) and within easy access of popular local shops and schools. CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW ON SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - Occupying a large SOUTH facing plot is this detached family home. The property is situated in a desirable cul-de-sac setting within a highly sought-after residential area of the city. Gainsborough Avenue is conveniently placed for the commuter (City Station approx. 0.7 of a mile) and within easy access of popular local shops, schools and Clarence Park, a Victorian-era park with a cricket ground, football pitch, flower gardens, and a community-friendly atmosphere. The accommodation comprises: an enclosed porch leads into a central hallway and staircase. A spacious 'semi-open plan' 31' lounge/dining room provides the primary reception space whilst there is also an additional separate family room. The kitchen extends to 17'6 and there is a separate utility room. At the rear of the garage, there are a cloakroom and handy store room. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate wc. This excellent plot extends to approx. 0.2 of an acre and the rear garden is South facing and extends round the side and to the front of the house. The frontage is very wide and mainly laid to lawn with a driveway providing off-street parking and access to the garage. We believe that there is ample space for extension (should it be required) subject to planning permission. Situation The historical city of St Albans offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities within the city centre. St Albans is a Roman City of great historical interest, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars. The Verulamium Park close by has approximately 100 acres of beautiful parkland and lake providing many leisure facilities. St Albans has an excellent selection of schooling both state and private. For the commuter there is a fast one stop train link from St Albans City Station (which is also accessible along the Alban Way, a dedicated cycle route) to St Pancras International (with Eurostar direct to Brussels, Paris & Amsterdam) and directly onto the City. There is also access from the Abbey Station from which trains go to Watford Junction where there is the fast train into Euston station (approx. 20 minutes). The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of leisure activities including walking, riding, numerous golf courses, leisure centres and many areas of historical interest. Additional information - Porch - Entrance Hall - Three Reception Rooms - Cloakroom - Kitchen - Landing - Four Bedrooms - Family Bathroom - Garage - Driveway Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold