Summary - 44, PARK AVENUE NORTH, HARPENDEN AL5 2ED
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large 1960s detached family home on 0.62 acre with pool and scope to extend.
Large 0.62-acre south-facing garden with mature trees and patio
Detached double garage plus wide in-and-out gravel driveway parking
Five reception rooms including conservatory, study and snug
Outdoor swimming pool present but requires refurbishment
Spacious principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite
Built late 1960s; property needs full renovation and updating
Cavity walls likely without modern insulation (assumed)
Opportunity to extend subject to planning permission
Set on an impressive 0.62-acre plot in one of Harpenden’s most desirable roads, this substantial 1960s detached house offers generous family accommodation and excellent privacy. The layout includes five reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility, a south-facing conservatory, and a principal suite with dressing room and en suite. Mature gardens, a large gravel drive and detached garages complete the setting.
The house is a well‑proportioned blank canvas for a family seeking space in an affluent, low‑crime neighbourhood with outstanding local schools and fast broadband. The large rear garden, patio and outdoor swimming pool create excellent potential for outdoor living and entertaining. There is also scope to extend, subject to planning permission, to further increase living space or reconfigure the layout.
Important practical points: the property requires renovation throughout, including refurbishment of the pool and likely updating of services and finishes. The construction dates to the late 1960s and the cavity walls are assumed to lack modern insulation; a full inspection is recommended. Council tax is very expensive and running costs should be considered.
Overall, this freehold home will particularly suit growing families or buyers seeking a significant garden and room to shape a long‑term family residence in a prime Harpenden location. For those prepared to invest in updating, the house offers substantial upside in space, privacy and position.
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