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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · AL3 5AX
For saleListed 88 days
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About
An attractive bay-fronted three-bedroom semi-detached home, situated on a popular road to the north of St Albans city centre.
Offering spacious, well-planned accommodation, the property also presents excellent potential to extend to the side, rear and into the loft, subject to the necessary planning permissions, and is offered with no onward chain.
The property is entered via double front doors into a porch, leading to a welcoming entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and a convenient cloakroom/W.C.
The bright dual-aspect lounge/dining room features a bay window, feature fireplace and double doors opening onto the rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances and space for additional appliances.
Beyond the kitchen is a practical utility area with garden views and access to both the front and rear of the property.
Also on the ground floor is a versatile study/guest room with a shower, ideal for home working, guests or multi-generational living.
Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, a well-proportioned third bedroom, and a family bathroom fitted with a corner bath, WC and wash basin.
Outside, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles and a low-maintenance front garden.
The attractive rear garden features a patio, well-kept lawn and established flower and shrub borders, with a gate providing direct access to the peaceful Beech Bottom woodland, offering delightful walks straight from the garden.
Located approximately one mile from St Albans city centre, Beech Road is well placed for highly regarded local schooling.
Batchwood Golf Course and the local shopping parade are both nearby, making this a convenient and sought-after residential location.
Accommodation Porch Hallway Cloakroom W.C Lounge/Dining Room (7.95m x 3.94m (26'1 x 12'11)) Kitchen (2.79m x 2.46m (9'2 x 8'1)) Utility (3.18m x 2.51m (10'5 x 8'3)) Study (3.12m x 1.83m (10'3 x 6'0)) First Floor Landing Bedroom (4.06m x 3.35m (13'4 x 11'0)) Bedroom (3.78m x 3.33m (12'5 x 10'11)) Bedroom (2.51m x 2.41m (8'3 x 7'11)) Bathroom Outside Frontage Rear Garden (18.29m (60))
Value & comps
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About 190, Beech Road, St. Albans
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