2-bedroom flat · AL5 2JW
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About
Elegant and spacious converted apartment in a premier Harpenden location Description The Spinney is a beautiful gated development comprising four generous and sophisticated apartments, converted from a imposing period house.
The property extends to about 1270 sq ft and is laid out over half of the first floor of the building, with the benefit of its own front door and staircase.
The location of the apartment is superb, conveniently set between Harpenden Common and Rothamsted Park, approximately 0.7 miles walk from Harpenden Station or the High Street.
A private entrance door on the ground floor gives access to a lobby with a utility cupboard and an impressive turning staircase to first floor.
The first floor landing includes an open plan seating area, perfect for a home office, an elegant sitting room overlooking the gardens from dual aspect windows, a fully equipped kitchen with Miele appliances and breakfast bar.
There are two large double bedrooms, one with an en suite wet room and family bathroom with roll top bath with rain water shower over. The property benefits from loft space for additional storage.
Externally, there is two allocated parking spaces and maintained communal gardens for tenants use.
Location Approximate mileages: Harpenden 0.8 miles Harpenden Station 0.8 miles St Albans 4.2 miles M1 (J9) 3.6 miles This part of West Common is favoured for its proximity to both Harpenden Common and the High Street.
With a wealth of footpaths crossing the Common, this is a perfect spot for enthusiastic joggers and dog walkers alike.
Conveniently located for the commuter approximately 0.8 miles away from Harpenden station, it is well placed for access to the Junction 9 of the M1.
Harpenden High Street with its comprehensive range of shops, including a large Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Food and Sainsburys, is close by providing day to day needs.
Harpenden also has a great choice of schools with both state and private options, including St Hilda’s School for Girls and Aldwickbury Boys Preparatory School.
Additionally, Roundwood Junior and Senior Schools, St Nicholas C of E school and St Dominics rc schools are close by and are very popular with families in the area.
Square Footage: 1,270 sq ft Additional Info Deposit - £3,403.84 (5 weeks rent) Holding deposit - £680.76 (1 weeks rent) Rent must be paid monthly in advance
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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.
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