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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · AL1 3AQ
For saleReduced £25k (−2.7%) on 26 OctListed 6 days
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About
This attractive three-bedroom period property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, retaining a wealth of character while providing practical living space arranged over three floors.
The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading through to a comfortable living room, with bespoke fitted shelving and storage creating an attractive focal point.
The reception space flows through to a separate dining area, positioned within the bay-fronted section of the property and enjoying plenty of natural light.
To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of units and provides access to the staircase leading down to a generous reception room, measuring approximately 345 sq. Ft.
And offering excellent additional living space with a variety of potential uses.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, comprising two well-proportioned double rooms and a third bedroom, alongside a family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over.
Further benefits include the attractive period façade, complete with traditional brickwork and sash-style windows, and the versatility provided by the additional basement reception room.
Externally, the property benefits from a pretty cottage-style rear garden, featuring a patio area and Astroturf, creating an inviting and relatively low-maintenance space for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Garage opposite available to rent privately for £1,500 per annum.
Oswald Road is conveniently situated for access to the many amenities of St Albans, including its vibrant city centre, with an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
St Albans City station provides regular rail services to London St Pancras International, making the area particularly appealing to commuters.
The city also offers a choice of well-regarded schools, green spaces and historic attractions, including the Cathedral and Verulamium Park.
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Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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