This handsome and substantial family home, with its generously proportioned, versatile and well presented accommodation, dates back to 1928.

It enjoys an impressive frontage and a magnificent mature garden backing onto St George's playing fields, and affords tremendous scope for further extension.

Herts Advertiser: There is a substantial garden to the rear of the property.There is a substantial garden to the rear of the property. (Image: Leon Day)

On the ground floor there are three reception rooms, a spacious kitchen, utility, WC and garage.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, including an en suite to the principal, a family bathroom and a separate WC.

Herts Advertiser: Doors from the kitchen open out onto the garden.Doors from the kitchen open out onto the garden. (Image: Leon Day)

Herts Advertiser: The dining room overlooks the garden.The dining room overlooks the garden. (Image: Leon Day)

The approximate internal area, including the garage, is 2,667 sq ft.

Sauncey Avenue is a quiet and highly sought after road, conveniently positioned between the much favoured St George's and Sir John Lawes schools, and within walking distance of the station and high street.

Herts Advertiser: One of the property's three reception rooms.One of the property's three reception rooms. (Image: Leon Day)

Social requirements are well catered for locally, with several challenging golf courses, a sports centre, swimming pool, various clubs and associations and a comprehensive range of restaurants and bars.

Herts Advertiser: The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn.The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn. (Image: Leon Day)

Property Facts

Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden

Asking price: £2m

Hamptons, 01582 764471, www.hamptons.co.uk