Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3

Representing a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property in this premier Knebworth location within easy reach of the mainline railway station, this impressive 4-bedroom family home requires refurbishment throughout and is set within stunning gardens of approximately 0.35 of an Acre. The house has been enjoyed by the present residents for several decades, and it has been enlarged to provide well balanced and versatile family living space. There is much scope for further extension and/ or the creation of a ground floor annexe (subject to usual planning consents). The generously proportioned accommodation currently provides 2,719 square feet / 252.6 square meters of living space comprising: central entrance hall, cloakroom, second hallway, double aspect drawing room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory/ garden room, and a sitting room opening to a versatile family room/ playroom. To the first floor a bright landing leads to the family bathroom and all 4 double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with balcony, and bedroom 2 with roof terrace, both overlooking the very beautiful grounds. With mature boundaries, the glorious plot has been planted with love and care to provide year-round colour and form, and it includes fine specimen trees, sweeping lawns, borders and established shrubs. There is a generous patio to the rear where two large glasshouses are situated, a shady terrace with wisteria covered pergola, and a summer house. Pathways meander through the trees and planting, past one pond with steps up to a second pond with Japanese style bridge. The driveway is approached via ornate wrought iron gates, and has been artfully paved to provide parking space for several cars. Energy Rating: E / 44 Knebworth High Street has shops that cater for daily needs to include a chemist, post office, doctors' surgery, two dentists, Co-op general store, Indian restaurant, Chinese take away, two cafés, wine merchants, independent butcher & a well-regarded junior/mixed infant school. There are C of E & RC churches, Golf club & recreation ground with tennis courts & bowling green. The village is well placed for access to neighbouring towns and commuter links, with the following distances for guidance only: Stanstead airport 28 miles - Luton airport 13 miles - Heathrow airport 39 miles - Welwyn Gdn City 6 miles - A1(m) 3.6 miles - Hertford 8.5 miles - St Albans - 13 miles - M25 Jct 23 14 miles.