Summary - 13 - 15 CROMER HYDE LANE LEMSFORD WELWYN GARDEN CITY AL8 7XE
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious 4-bed period home with large south garden in tranquil semi-rural setting..
- 4 bedrooms, principal with en suite
- Three reception rooms including inglenook fireplace
- South-facing mature rear garden with large paved terrace
- Detached double garage and gravel driveway parking
- Period features: exposed timbers, original fireplaces, brickwork
- Renovated works: windows/doors 2008; heating 2009, serviced 2024
- Solid brick walls likely without insulation — upgrade potential
- Very slow broadband; council tax quite expensive
Set on picturesque Cromer Hyde Lane, this substantial four-bedroom detached house combines genuine 18th-century character with spacious, family-friendly living. Exposed timbers, original fireplaces and traditional brickwork create a warm, historic atmosphere, while three reception rooms and a large kitchen provide flexible space for everyday life and entertaining. The principal bedroom includes an en suite; two further bathrooms and a ground-floor shower room add practical convenience for busy households.
Outdoors, the south-facing rear garden is a standout feature — a large lawn, mature planting and an extensive paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining and children’s play. A gravel driveway offers ample parking and a detached double garage supplies secure storage. The setting is semi-rural and tranquil, close to Brocket Hall Estate and countryside walks, yet within easy reach of Harpenden, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City for schools, shops and commuting links.
The house has seen substantial work in the last two decades (windows and external doors replaced in 2008; central heating installed 2009 and serviced December 2024), which reduces immediate major works. That said, the property retains solid-brick walls typical of its age with no known cavity insulation, and broadband speeds in the area are very slow — both factors to consider if you plan modern energy upgrades or home working. Council tax is described as quite expensive; prospective buyers should factor running costs into their budget.
This home will suit families seeking character, generous indoor/outdoor space and a peaceful village lifestyle with excellent local schools nearby. It also appeals to buyers who value historic features but are comfortable planning targeted improvements (insulation, broadband) to bring the home fully up to modern standards.
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