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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · AL1 5QJ
Sold STCReduced £20k (−4.8%) on 26 OctListed 184 days
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About
This excellent two bedroom home exceeds expectations with a spacious layout and generously sized rooms.
Situated within a short distance from the mainline rail station, the property is in a great location and was completely refurbished in 2019, yet still offers potential for improvement subject to the usual permissions which could allow the creation of a third bedroom or extension of the ground floor reception space.
The house is approached by a path alongside a lovely garden and the front door opens into a spacious entrance hall.
The ground floor accommodates a large dual aspect kitchen/dining room where natural light streams in through large windows and there are French doors to the rear which connect to a conservatory with views of the garden.
The modern and fully equipped kitchen offers an abundance of storage options, high-quality appliances, and plenty of countertop space with a breakfast bar for informal dining.
Upstairs is particularly well configured; to one side of the landing there is a sizeable room with windows to front and rear which serves as an excellent reception space, and across the landing there are two large double bedrooms.
There is also a modern family bathroom. The property has a private south-west facing rear garden which is a lovely space to enjoy the sun.
There is both side and rear pedestrian access and some useful brick outbuildings to the side. A single garage is located to the rear of the garden.
Note Property will be sold with a newly extended lease Subsidence caused by a tree at the front of the property was previously identified.
Underpinning works have now been completed and a tree root barrier installed. Documentation is available to view on request.
Cell Barnes Lane is located to the east of the city centre of St Albans, in an area which proves popular with families.
There are several well regarded schools close by and the mainline station is under a mile and a half away.
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