We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · HP4 1AT
Sold STCReduced £25k (−11.1%) on 25 OctListed 198 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
A unique top floor retirement apartment with its own balcony and parking, just a short stroll from Berkhamsted High Street, offering comfortable, independent living and ready to move into with no chain.
The well appointed accommodation includes an entrance hallway, a bright reception room with a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious double bedroom, and a modern shower room.
Residents also benefit from excellent communal facilities, including a lounge, laundry room, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Lift access to all floors adds convenience, and underground parking is available for car owners.
Designed for independent living, the development is for ages 60+ (or couples 55+ & 60+), and this is the only apartment in the building with its own balcony, making it a truly unique opportunity.
Leasehold: Lease: 125 years from 2005 Service charge: £6312.22 per annum Ground Rent 2025: £489 per annum Electric hot water and heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Council tax band C (Dacorum) Berkhamsted, surrounded by attractive Chilterns countryside, is an historic market town offering excellent shopping, sporting and education facilities.
For commuters, the A41 bypass offers good connections to both the M1 and M25, while the mainline station provides a fast and frequent service to London (Euston).
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
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.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
FAQ
About High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4
Explore nearby
