Summary - The Close, Harpenden, AL5 AL5 3NB
3 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Three-bedroom single-level home with large garden and strong school links.
Chain free freehold bungalow on large secluded plot
Close to outstanding primary and secondary schools (under 0.5 mile to Wood End)
Spacious 25' dual-aspect living room and single-level layout
Garage plus driveway parking; double glazing and gas central heating
Requires renovation — modernisation needed to kitchen and bathroom
Single family bathroom only; may limit large-family convenience
Council Tax Band F — higher ongoing local charges
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband for home working
This detached three-bedroom bungalow sits on a generous plot in North Harpenden, offering comfortable single-level living and strong family appeal. Located under half a mile from Wood End School and close to highly regarded secondary schools, it suits buyers prioritising schooling and a quiet suburban setting. The property is chain free and freehold, simplifying purchase for families and downsizers.
The layout includes a large 25' dual-aspect living room, a spacious kitchen, three double bedrooms and a single family bathroom — all on one level for easy day-to-day living. Gas central heating and double glazing are already installed, and there is a garage plus driveway parking. The secluded rear garden with mature shrubs and paved areas offers scope to create an attractive outdoor living space or extend subject to planning.
The bungalow requires renovation and cosmetic updating throughout; buyers should budget for works to modernise kitchen, bathroom and internal finishes. With an average overall size (approximately 1,071 sq ft) the property provides solid potential to add value through refurbishment, reconfiguration or single-storey extensions (subject to consents). Note the property is in Council Tax Band F, so running costs are higher than average.
Summary for family buyers: an attractive, characterful mid-20th-century bungalow in an affluent, very low-crime neighbourhood with excellent digital connectivity and strong local schools; best suited to purchasers prepared to renovate to contemporary standards.
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