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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · AL1 4NQ
Sold STCListed 95 days
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About
A substantial detached residence extending to over 2,500 sq ft, offering an exceptional opportunity to create a magnificent family home in one of St Albans' most sought-after locations.
Currently arranged as five self-contained apartments, the property presents enormous potential for renovation and reconfiguration (subject to any necessary consents), allowing purchasers to restore and transform it into an impressive, detached family residence tailored to their own requirements.
Requiring modernisation throughout, the accommodation offers generous proportions and flexible living space, making it an exciting project for those looking to create a truly special home.
Ideally positioned within a short walk of the mainline station and the beautiful Clarence Park, the property also enjoys easy access to the city centre, highly regarded schools and a wide range of shops, cafés and amenities.
Lettings and Property Management We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only.
Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis. DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only.
They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID.
There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal.
Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
CONVEYANCING Through our partners Frost's Conveyancing, we can introduce you to solicitors who specialise in conveyancing. Ask us for further information today.
MORTGAGES YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative Frosts Estate Agents is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.
Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Frost's. FCQ260556/1 Agent Note Properties of this size and potential in this particular location are exceptionally rare.
Situated within a highly sought-after residential area, the property is just a short walk from St Albans City mainline station, offering fast and frequent services into London St Pancras.
Clarence Park is only moments away, while the vibrant city centre, with its excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, is also within easy reach.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
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FAQ
About Clarence Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1
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