An "exceptional" five-bedroom country house in Welwyn has gone up for sale for £850,000.

The detached home, located on a private woodland setting in Firway, offers a blend of "modern design and practicality," according to Ashtons, the estate agent handling the sale.

With five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and one reception room, the property is described as the "perfect sanctuary for family living and entertaining."

The property went on the market in OctoberThe property went on the market in October (Image: Ashtons) The home, which was last sold in May 2009 for £600,000, features a spacious living room with bi-fold doors leading to the wrap-around terraced garden, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a guest cloakroom.

The first floor is split-level, with a spacious landing which has a Juliet balcony, a family bathroom, and four impressively sized bedrooms.

The principal bedroom includes a luxurious ensuite bathroom and built-in wardrobes.

The house is on the market with a guide price of £850,000The house is on the market with a guide price of £850,000 (Image: Ashtons) The property has five bedroomsThe property has five bedrooms (Image: Ashtons) The property also has a detached double garage with an upper level which has been converted into a home office/studio, complete with a shower room.

Ashtons said: "This exceptional detached home is perfectly situated in a highly sought-after area of Oaklands.

"This beautifully designed property offers an ideal blend of modern design and practicality, making it the perfect sanctuary for family living and entertaining."

More photos of the property are available on ZooplaMore photos of the property are available on Zoopla (Image: Ashtons) Other features of the property include a bright and spacious hallway, a utility room, and a gravelled driveway.

The surrounding terraced gardens include a wide composite sun deck adjacent to the living room and level artificial lawns.