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" A substantial pre war detached family home within this semi rural location between St Albans and Hatfield set on a generous plot of approximately 0.6 acre, with the added benefit of a self contained one bedroom granny annexe in the grounds.

With accommodation arranged over two floors this beautiful detached home offers over 3500 sq ft of accommodation to include a large reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study/TV room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor, with five bedrooms, and two bathrooms & a shower room on the first floor. the attic is a huge space 42'5 x 23'9 and is accessed via some stairs =on the landing and provides great potential to convert further into habitabke accommodation (stpp).

The Cottage
Within the grounds is a detached one bedroom annexe with a bedroom, living room, kitchen and shower room, ideal for elderley relative or teenagers.

Situation
Higher Bowden is situated on the sought after Wilkins Green Lane between Hatfield & St Albans.

For the commuter there is excellent communications by both road & rail. There is a train link to London St Pancras International and Kings Cross with interconnecting Eurostar service direct to Brussels and Paris. The M25 is available at junction 21A connecting to the national motorway network. From Hatfield there is a 30 minute service to the West End via Finsbury Park. Both St Albans City station & Hatfield station both approximately 10 minutes away. Junction 3 of the A1(M) is within 1 mile providing direct access both to the North & in to Central London.

The surrounding countryside provides for an abundance of sporting activities with numerous golf courses. Stanborough Park provides for further leisure activities to include water sports & swimming. The area is well served for schools & colleges both state and private.

Outside
The gardens are a real feature of this property, with the overall plot around 0.6 acre, a sweeping shingled driveway to the front and stunning private gardens to the rear. Detached garage to the side.

At the rear of the formal garden is a mature hedge screening a wide area laid out as a kitchen garden with raised beds, borders, greenhouse and soft fruit area.

Additional Information
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage

Local Authority: Welwyn & Hatfield District Council 01707 357000 "