Property description
A fantastic and versatile detached five bedroom family home with two bedroom annexe
Description
Lotus Lodge is a fantasticl detached family residence, set within private, unoverlooked grounds of about one acre and enjoying countryside views.
The accommodation is arranged around an impressive reception hall and includes a formal sitting room, dining room, snug/family room and a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining laundry room. The principal house provides five generously proportioned bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, three on the ground floor and two on the first floor, both enjoying access to a balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside.
The property benefits from a substantial detached annexe, offering exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, staff accommodation or home working. The annexe comprises two further bedrooms, bathroom facilities and an impressive leisure suite incorporating a gym, sauna and hot tub room.
Approached via secure gated entrances, the property is set well back from the road behind a sweeping driveway providing extensive parking and a detached double garage. The landscaped grounds include formal lawns, mature trees and entertaining terraces, together with a floodlit tennis court, creating a private and idyllic setting.
The house has the benefit of air conditioning to a number of the rooms and underfloor heating to both ground and first floor of the main house.
Location
Hicks Road is on the edge of the popular village of Markyate, surrounded by attractive Hertfordshire countryside. The village offers day-to-day amenities including a shop, public houses and a primary school, while a wider range of facilities can be found in Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. Junction 9 of the M1 is close by, providing excellent access for commuters.
The larger centres of Harpenden and St Albans are within easy reach, providing shopping, leisure and dining facilities. Harpenden, approximately 5.4 miles away, offers a vibrant town centre together with a mainline station providing fast and regular Thameslink services to London St Pancras International.
Distances (approx.)
Markyate village centre: 0.5 miles
Harpenden town centre and station: 5.4 miles
St Albans city centre: 8 miles
Luton Airport Parkway station: 6 miles
London Luton Airport: 7 miles
M1 Junction 9: 3 miles
London St Pancras International from Harpenden: from approximately 25 minutes
Square Footage: 3,827 sq ft
Additional Info
Deposit - £8,307.69 (6 weeks rent)
Holding deposit - £1,384.61 (1 weeks rent)
Rent must be paid monthly in advance
Key features
7 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
More features
Substantial and versatile family home | Detached two bedroom ancillary annexe | Off street parking and garage | Tennis Courts | Gym, Sauna and Hot Tub room | EPC Rating = B
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £6000
- Weekly price
- £1385
- Available from
- 21/09/2026
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 7
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Map
This listing is located at Hicks Road, Markyate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3, St Albans.