welwyn garden city, hertfordshire

The Laurels1 Broadleaf Grove | Welwyn Garden City | AL8 7AZ

THE LAURELSThis extremely attractive family home occupies a very beautiful, tucked away location on the rural fringes of Welwyn Garden City. “It was a quirk of fate that we managed to purchase this property,” says the owner.

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A magnificent five bedroom family home in a sought after position with a perfect balance of country and town living. The property is of modern construction with traditional design and styling of the garden cities in mind.

Located in the prestigious cul-de-sac of Broadleaf Grove, the property benefits from a highly desirable address. Broadleaf Grove is conveniently located to provide quiet surroundings whilst only being walking distance or a short drive into Welwyn Garden City and the attractive historic village of Welwyn. As well as the main line rail service that provides a fast and frequent link to London and easy access to the A1 motorway, Welwyn Garden City provides many amenities including high end stores with John Lewis setting the standard, shops, bars, restaurants and highly regarded schools. Brocket Hall and Estate is nearby with its famous golf course, Auberge du Lac restaurant and stunning country walks.


The property has been updated and to the highest of standards. Simple details really have been thought about in this superb family home including decorative coving, feature fireplace, refurbished bathrooms and landscaping.

The entrance to the property opens into a glorious hallway providing ample space between all the generously sized reception rooms. As well as its grand size, the hallway is extremely practical with a double door coat cupboard, under stairs cupboard and cloakroom. From the hallway you can access all other rooms including lounge, dining room, kitchen and family room. In addition, there is also a utility room with side access to the garden.

To one side of the downstairs is the dual aspect lounge. A charming, warm and light room that includes a feature fireplace, bay window and views to the front and mature rear garden. The room also benefits from the French doors opening on to the rear patio. The snug/family room is a separate and smaller version of the lounge but still just as inviting and an individual space to spend time in. A fabulous dining room is located in the centre of the ground floor with double doors, again making use of a view to the beautifully mature garden. One of the favourite rooms in any home has to be the kitchen and this property doesn’t disappoint. There is enough space to accommodate a generous cooking area complete with breakfast bar and breakfast area. The kitchen is finished with various oak wall and base units and Labrador antique granite worktop. Other admirable features include a traditional country style door to the garden and a utility room.


Seller Insight “We were living in a lovely house in the town centre, but as our daughters were growing we found ourselves

needing more space. The previous owners of The Laurels had the opposite situation and were looking to downsize, so we actually did a house swap, and we’ve gone on to have many very happy years here.”

“The house itself was in really good condition when we bought it, but over the years we’ve put our mark on it in terms of the décor and we’ve also upgraded each of the bathrooms and had the kitchen refitted, so it’s all in excellent condition. It’s a very spacious, but comfortable feeling house with a well-balanced layout of rooms. It’s also very light and bright throughout, and has a great warmth to it so there’s a lovely feeling when you walk in.”

“The garden is also beautiful,” continues the owner, “and was well established when we came here. We have a lovely patio that runs the length of the house, a pretty pond and a summerhouse, which is perfect for cosy summer lunches. There are lawns interspersed with lots of mature shrubs and trees, a small copse and even a secret garden that we only discovered after we bought the house. Also, we’re adjacent to Sherrardspark Wood, two hundred acres of ancient woodland, so within both the house and the garden we enjoy a wonderful feeling of tranquil seclusion.”*


“We tend to spend a lot of our time in the kitchen and breakfast area, but I’d say that the lounge is probably

our favourite part of the house,” says the owner. “It’s a very large, but cosy feeling room, and it’s double aspect so wonderfully light and bright. It also has French doors that open out onto the sunny patio, so we not only have a lovely view of the garden, but also a clear connection between inside and out.”


““The Laurels is the perfect balance between town and country and enjoys one of the most exclusive locations,” says the owner. “The close is adjacent to ancient woodland, so it’s a setting that has a definite

countryside feel; however, we’re a matter of minutes from Welwyn village in one direction and the town in the other, both of which have a really good array of shops, including John Lewis; restaurants and amenities.”


“This is a house that comes alive when it’s full of people,” says the owner, “so over the years we’ve had countless family gatherings and social occasions. We celebrated our

daughter’s 21st birthday here, and we were able to accommodate twenty students over the weekend. It was chaotic fun, but the house was more than able to cope with it.”


The quality of this property continues upstairs. All three of the bathrooms/en-suites have been updated with carefully selected sanitary ware and complimenting Miller units. There are five bedrooms including a master and second with en-suite and family bathroom. Three of the bedrooms feature built in wardrobes. Although most occupants will have their own en-suites, the family bathroom is definitely somewhere people will want to spend time. It resembles more of a luxury hotel. As well as a walk in shower, a spectacular sized bath is sunk into a tile surround placed directly under a skylight. What a way to relax with a glass of wine!


Outside this property is very special. Not only is there an eight car driveway and stunningly lush rear garden, this property comes with its own secret garden. Hidden by laurel bushes adjacent to the drive, there is a lovely rustic space of lawn perfect for the children (or adults) to get up to all sorts of fun and mischief. In addition to this and the lengthy driveway, the front also has a double garage in keeping with the same styling as the house. At the rear is a garden with great lawn space enclosed by well-developed trees and planting. The rear garden has some character of its own with two traditional styled lamp posts for evening light, a water feature/pond and summer house. To the nearside of the property is a patio area with some beautiful wisteria overhead.

We believe this property is ideal for anyone looking at a high end home with perfectly balanced space in all areas. Please call Fine & Country, Hitchin, to book your appointment.


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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 24.06.2016


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