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Listing removedReduced £50k (−6.3%) on 16 SepListed 198 days
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Summary Situated on the ever-popular Beech Road in St Albans, this well-presented, chain-free, four bedroom semi-detached family home offers generous living accommodation and excellent potential to extend further (STPP).
Description Situated on the ever-popular Beech Road in St Albans, this well-presented, chain-free four bedroom semi-detached family home offers generous living accommodation and excellent potential to extend further (STPP).
The property has already been thoughtfully extended, featuring both a loft conversion and rear extension, creating a versatile layout ideal for modern family living.
The ground floor comprises a bright and welcoming lounge, a separate reception room & and a lean-to conservatory providing additional space.
At the heart of the home is a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner, complemented by a separate utility room and a convenient downstairs WC.
Upstairs, the property offers four good-sized bedrooms, along with a family bathroom, a separate WC and well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
Externally, the home benefits from a private rear garden, perfect for entertaining or relaxing, as well as off-road parking for up to three vehicles.
Ideally located for families, the property is within easy reach of highly regarded local schools, including Bernards Heath Junior (0.3 miles), St Albans Girls' School and Garden Fields (both approximately 0.7 miles) and Sandringham School (1.2 miles).
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious home in a sought-after location, with further scope to enhance and add value.
Lounge 12' 2" x 13' 9" ( 3.71m x 4.19m ) Kitchen/Diner 11' 10" x 19' 7" ( 3.61m x 5.97m ) Reception Room 11' 10" x 10' 6" ( 3.61m x 3.20m ) Conservatory 5' x 9' ( 1.52m x 2.74m ) Utility Room 12' 8" x 9' ( 3.86m x 2.74m ) WC Bedroom One 13' 5" x 13' 2" ( 4.09m x 4.01m ) Bedroom Two 12' 2" x 10' 4" ( 3.71m x 3.15m ) Bedroom Three 11' 11" x 10' 4" ( 3.63m x 3.15m ) Bedroom Four 9' 3" x 8' ( 2.82m x 2.44m ) WC Bathroom 1.
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2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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