Modern family

30 mins from central London, Harpenden mixes English charm with a good variety of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Our modern 4 bedroom family home is in a leafy area next to a nature reserve with a river, and children’s play area.

Downstairs:
* Open plan living/ kitchen/dining room opening out onto the garden
* Utility room with washing machine and dryer
* Bathroom with a big bath and rain shower
* 2 bedrooms (one with small double bed, 1 with single and pull out bed)
* Office with printer (can add blow up bed if required)

Upstairs:
* Main bedroom with ensuite (back)
* Second living room with double sofa bed and ensuite

The house is 10 miuntes from junctions 9 and 10 of the M1, so easy driving to anywhere in the UK. It takes max 15 minutes to walk into the centre of the village and the train station. Luton Airport is a 15 minute drive.

About the location

http://www.harpenden.gov.uk/harpendens-official-town-guide

Harpenden is a lovely town with a large common (open green space) and a good variety of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Directly behind our house is a bridal path walkway through the woods.

The rail line from Harpenden station directly serves:
* Central London (28 min fast train to St Pancras for connections to Eurostar)
* Luton Airport (6 min, easy access to Europe)
* Gatwick Airport (55 min)

We are 5 miles from the historical Roman city of St Albans, which has a stunning cathedral, museum and a lively street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cambridge is just over an hour away and we are close to the beautiful Chiltern Hills.

There are four local golf clubs, all welcome visitors:
http://www.harpendencommongolfclub.co.uk/pages.php/visitor_information.html
http://www.harpendengolfclub.co.uk/contact_us/
http://www.aldwickburyparkgolfclub.co.uk/
http://www.wheathampstead.net/golf-course

There is a sports centre, with gym and indoor swimming pool.
http://www.1life.co.uk/st-albans-city-district-council/harpenden-sports-centre/

Other close by attractions include:
https://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs-and-whipsnade-estate
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/visit/verulamium-museum
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park/
https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/
https://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/Home.aspx

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