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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · AL4 8QB
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About
Located on Wick Avenue in St Albans (AL4 8QB), this modern and spacious four-bedroom semi-detached family home offers well-balanced accommodation, a private driveway, and generous landscaped gardens.
The property is entered via a welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor.
To the front of the house are two well-proportioned reception rooms, positioned on both the left and right, providing flexible living and entertaining space.
To the rear, the home opens into an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area.
The sleek, contemporary kitchen features fitted cabinetry, a double-oven recess, and a central island with dual breakfast seating.
Modern bi-fold doors flood the space with natural light and provide seamless access to the landscaped rear garden, ideal for indoor-outdoor living.
An adjoining utility room and ground-floor W/C add further practicality.
Upstairs, the first floor comprises two double bedrooms overlooking the front aspect, a single bedroom also with a front view, and a family shower room located at the top of the stairs.
The principal bedroom is positioned to the right and benefits from a luxurious four-piece en-suite, including a walk-in shower and a separate bathtub.
Finished with modern touches throughout, this spacious home combines contemporary style with excellent functionality, making it ideal for family living.
Location Wick Avenue is a popular residential location set within the historic and highly regarded city of St Albans. Well-regarded primary and secondary schools and amenities nearby.
St Albans City mainline station offers services into London St Pancras International, making the area ideal for those travelling into the capital. M1, M25, and A414 access.
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Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band E Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
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Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
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.
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