<b>The Property:</b> <br /><br />An impressive detached family residence situated in a prime central location within close walking distance of the mainline station, Verulamium Park and the City centre. Having been recently extended to the front and rear, it boasts a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, a private West facing garden, off street parking and a garden room perfectly suited for a home office.<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> <br /><br />Having been extensively remodelled and extended by the current owner in recent years, this substantial property is a rare find in such a sought after and central location.<br /><br />Upon entering, the newly built porch provides an enticing vista straight from front to rear and offers useful space for coats and shoes. This opens into a welcoming entrance hall which has an under stairs cupboard and provides access to the ground floor shower room and reception rooms; a generous size study/tv room and a separate bay fronted living room to the front which has a feature fireplace and fitted cupboards and shelving to the recesses. To the rear and being the real hub of the home, the kitchen/living/dining room is a wonderful space with underfloor heating and light flooding in from the roof windows and bi-folding doors to the rear which open seamlessly onto the garden. The kitchen is exceptionally well-appointed with a range of storage units, high-quality appliances, granite worktops and a breakfast bar. Off the kitchen, the utility room has matching cupboards, space for appliances and an access door to the side.<br /><br />On the first floor, all four bedrooms are double in size and are serviced by two modern family bathrooms. A recently re-configured staircase provides easy access up to the loft room which has eaves storage cupboards and roof windows to the rear.<br /><br />Outside, the landscaped gardens surround the front with a gated entrance to the front, side path and a West facing rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with wide paved seating area and a path leading to the parking area (which is accessed off Prospect Road).<br />The owners have also installed a garden room which benefits from power, lighting and has been insulated so could be used as a year round home office if required.<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> <br /><br />This ever popular location is favoured for its proximity to the City station City station with its mainline service into London St Pancras and the Abbey Station line to Watford Junction which are both within close walking distance. Furthermore, Westminster Lodge sports complex and Verulamium Park are situated at the West end of Prospect Road. The property is also in close proximity to St Albans Abbey Cathedral and the historic and vibrant City centre.