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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · AL1 1PP
Sold STCListed 111 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Offered to the market with NO UPPER CHAIN is this well-presented top floor one bedroom apartment.
Located within CLOSE TO MAINLINE STATION and the city centre, this property would make an ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity.
The property features a bright and spacious dual aspect living room with a south-facing window and an additional side window offering attractive views towards the Abbey.
There is a separate fitted kitchen, while the entrance hall benefits from two useful storage cupboards.
The double bedroom also includes a built-in storage cupboard, and the accommodation is completed by a three-piece bathroom suite.
Further benefits include residents’ parking, a garage en-bloc, and a long lease remaining.
Devon Court is located in a quiet neighbourhood on Old London Road, very close to an excellent selection of amenities including restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and the Odyssey Cinema.
There are several beautiful nearby green spaces within walking distance including Verulamium Park, Clarence Park, Sopwell Nunnery and Watercress Nature Reserve.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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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.
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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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About Old London Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1
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