4 bed detached house for sale

Orchard Gardens, Orchard Drive, St. Albans AL2

Summary
A dual aspect four bedroom detached family home offering generous and well-planned accommodation, including an impressive 21 ft lounge, ideal for contemporary living, well positioned for local schools and commuting to St Albans & London.

Description
The Fernwood (Plot 21) is a contemporary and well-appointed four bedroom detached family home, offering generous and thoughtfully arranged accommodation, ideal for modern living.

The ground floor features a bright and sociable open-plan kitchen/dining family room with access to the rear garden, fitted with integrated appliances including oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, along with a gas hob. This versatile space is perfectly suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
An impressive 21 ft bay-fronted lounge provides a spacious and comfortable setting for relaxing, benefitting from a dual aspect and offering a distinct living area away from the main hub of the home. A utility area and downstairs W.C. Complete the ground floor, enhancing practicality.

Upstairs, the home benefits from a thoughtfully arranged layout, with a principal bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes, along with further 3 bedrooms served by a contemporary family bathroom. The design offers flexibility for family living, home working or guest accommodation.

Outside, the property enjoys a private rear garden, together with a garage and allocated parking. The home also incorporates energy-efficient features such as solar panels, an a-rated boiler and a high EPC rating, helping to reduce energy consumption and lower running costs.

The Development
Orchard Gardens is a thoughtfully designed development of just 30 homes, set within a peaceful residential location while offering excellent access to St Albans, Watford and London.

The development comprises a mix of two bedroom maisonettes, three bedroom semi-detached homes and four bedroom detached houses, creating a well-balanced community suited to a range of buyers. Each home is carefully designed with modern living in mind, offering contemporary interiors, practical layouts and energy-efficient features throughout.

This, combined with its convenient location and excellent transport links, makes Orchard Gardens an ideal location for first-time buyers, families and commuters alike, and the perfect place to call home.

About The Developer
Abbey New Homes is an established housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering well-designed homes across the South East. With a focus on design, quality and customer experience, their developments combine modern living with long-term practicality, creating homes suited to today's lifestyles.

Specification

Kitchen
Contemporary fitted kitchen with modern cabinetry
Integrated oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
Gas hob with extractor
Stylish work surfaces
LED lighting

Bathrooms
Modern sanitaryware with chrome fittings
Heated towel rail
Contemporary tiling to selected areas

General Features
Energy-efficient design with solar panels
Double glazing throughout
Efficient heating system
Electric vehicle charging provision
10 year NHBC warranty

External
Private rear garden
Landscaped front areas
Patio
Garage and parking

Location - St Albans & Watford
Situated in Park Street, Orchard Gardens enjoys a well-connected yet peaceful setting, with local shops, cafés and everyday amenities nearby, while being just a short distance from St Albans city centre.

St Albans is one of Hertfordshire's most desirable locations, offering a blend of historic charm and modern living. The city is known for its vibrant food and social scene, with a mix of independent restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques, alongside St Albans' historic Charter Market.

The area also offers excellent leisure facilities, including gyms, sports clubs and golf courses, as well as a range of cultural attractions. For those who enjoy the outdoors, St Albans is surrounded by green open spaces such as Verulamium Park, open countryside and scenic walking routes.

Park Street itself offers a village feel while remaining exceptionally well connected, and the development is ideally positioned for access to Watford, providing further shopping, leisure facilities and transport links.

Transport & Links
Park Street Station is approximately a 10-15 minute walk, providing services to Watford Junction. St Albans City Station offers direct services to London St Pancras in approximately 20 minutes. The development also benefits from easy access to the M25, M1 and A1(M)

Schools
The area is highly regarded for its excellent schooling, with a number of Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' and 'Good' schools nearby, making it a popular choice for families.

Local schools include:
Park Street C of E Primary School (within walking distance)
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Garden Fields jmi School
Beaumont School (Outstanding)
St Albans Girls' School (stags) (Outstanding)
Sandringham School (Outstanding)

Incentives Available

Stamp Duty Incentive
This incentive is offed by the developer Abbey homes. Stamp duty contribution of £32,500 available on this plot (subject to terms and conditions).

Assisted Move
The Assisted Move scheme is designed to help you sell your existing property at full market value, using Abbey New Homes' approved agents at no cost to you. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details and to arrange a valuation. Terms and conditions apply.

Additional Information
Estate charge £859 per annum. EPC anticipated high rating. Specification subject to change. Images may be of similar house types and are for illustrative purposes only.

Disclaimer
The specification is the anticipated specification and may be subject to change without notice. Any photographs or computer generated images are indicative of the quality and style of the development and may not represent the actual fittings and furnishings. The specification does not form part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated in writing. Any journey times or references to transport connections are approximate only and based on publicly available information; times may vary depending on time of day and service conditions.

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