Hicks RoadMarkyate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8LW

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.