Have you swept your chimney in time for Santa’s descent? Perhaps you don’t have one. These homes do - and they could be yours by next Christmas...

Herts Advertiser: Park Avenue South, HarpendenPark Avenue South, Harpenden (Image: Archant)

Park Avenue South, Harpenden

Offers over £3,000,000

A beautifully appointed and spacious family home situated in one of Harpenden’s finest residential roads occupying a superb and generous plot located within the heart of the ‘Avenues’. The property is conveniently located, being within 0.2 miles from the town centre and offers excellent family accommodation which has been beautifully renovated by the present owners and enjoys a wealth of character features.

Hamptons | 01582 936746 | hamptons.co.uk

Herts Advertiser: An attractive character property with exceptionally well appointed interiors and planning consent to extend, in an exclusive cul-de-sac in the heart of West CommonAn attractive character property with exceptionally well appointed interiors and planning consent to extend, in an exclusive cul-de-sac in the heart of West Common (Image: Archant)

West Common Grove, West Common

£1,395,000

An attractive character property with exceptionally well appointed interiors and planning consent to extend, in an exclusive cul-de-sac in the heart of West Common. This fine period house dates back in part to the early 19th Century. The gardens are mature and well landscaped. To the rear is a former stable block which now forms a double garage and a generous garden store/workshop.

Herts Advertiser: The lounge has an open fireplace featuring an Aga cast iron dual fuel stoveThe lounge has an open fireplace featuring an Aga cast iron dual fuel stove (Image: Archant)

Hamptons | 01582 936746 | hamptons.co.uk

Lower Luton Road, Harpenden

Offers in Excess of £625,000

A unique 5 bedroom period semi-detached family home which has been improved and extended by the current owners. Situated on the Harpenden fringes close to both Sir John Lawes and St Georges Secondary Schools.The lounge has an open fireplace featuring an Aga cast iron dual fuel stove positioned onto a natural stone tiled hearth - as do the dining room and kitchen, The bedrooms feature brick chimney breasts with a feature Victorian cast iron fireplace and a natural stone hearth.

Connells | 01582 760131 | connells.co.uk