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" This elegant Edwardian property has been owned by the same family for over forty years. It provides versatile space of approx. 2500 sq ft in an ideal location, close to amenities, stations and sought after schools. The house retains many period features and most rooms have open fireplaces with the original surrounds. The front door opens, via an entrance vestibule, into the hall, with original wood flooring and bookshelves. The front reception room is currently used for an acupuncture practice. It has a large bay window and an attractive open fireplace. An internal door leads through a lobby, past a WC on one side and a shower room with basin on the other, into the kitchenbreakfast room. This is separated by a peninsular unit from the kitchen, which has fitted units in a painted finish with laminate surfaces. There is a gas hob, a gas oven, a fridgefreezer, dishwasher, a double sink and a door to the side exterior. A door from the breakfast area leads into the sitting room with a sun area to the rear plus a window and a door to the garden. From the hall, there is a door to stairs which lead down to the basement. This has natural light from a window at one end and the versatile space has been used as an additional room for various purposes over the years. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom and a separate WC. Stairs lead up to the loft which has been converted to create a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a bath, basin and WC and a dormer window. There are three separate walk in storage cupboards, one used as a dressing room, another as a wardrobe and the third for general storage. The house has gas central heating and double glazing.

Situation
The house is located in a most convenient situation for Watford Metropolitan line and Watford Junction stations. Both Watford Boys and Girls Grammar Schools, Watford General Hospital, and Watford Football Club are within a mile of the property. There are Sainsbury-s and Tesco Local branches in a nearby parade of shops as well the central Watford shopping area. The church opposite the house has great community facilities and runs children-s holiday clubs etc. Access to the M1 at J.5 is 3.1 miles away and the M25 junctions 19 and 20 are both within 4 miles.

Outside
The front garden has planted beds and a path to the front door. A drive to the garage provides parking for two cars and there is also permit street parking. The garage is attached to the house and has shelving and a utility area with a sink, fridge, and washing machine at the rear. A separate room behind the garage is currently used for home working. The well-tended rear garden has a terrace behind the house and a central area of lawn with beds planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs. A small pergola provides a sitting area in one corner of the garden. In the opposite corner there is a brick based shed with timber framed windows. There is gated side access to the front and an outside tap. "