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About
Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented two-bedroom home offers a calm and comfortable setting, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day while still being close to everything you need.
Mornings here could start with a short stroll to one of the nearby coffee spots, while families will love being just 656.7m from the highly regarded Beaumont School, along with other well-respected schools close by.
Local shops, friendly pubs and eateries are all within easy reach, and the mainline station, just 1.4 miles away, makes commuting into London St Pancras simple and convenient.
St Albans’ historic city centre is also nearby, offering a great mix of shopping, dining and weekend exploring.
Step inside and you’re welcomed by a bright entrance hall, complete with a sleek and modern W.C. The front-facing living room is a cosy retreat, ideal for relaxing evenings in.
To the rear, the home really opens up into a spacious kitchen and dining area, thoughtfully designed with plenty of storage, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar that naturally becomes the hub of the home.
From here, doors lead straight out into the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that’s perfect for summer days, whether that’s a quiet morning coffee or hosting friends and family.
Upstairs, both bedrooms are generous doubles with fitted wardrobes, offering plenty of storage.
The main bedroom enjoys its own stylish en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is served by a modern and well-finished family bathroom.
Outside, the landscaped garden has been designed with ease in mind, featuring a large patio for dining, a well-kept lawn, and a fantastic summer room that works brilliantly as a home office, gym or creative space.
It’s a garden that’s just as suited to relaxing as it is to entertaining.
The property also benefits from a garage to the side, offering potential for conversion or extension, subject to planning, along with ample parking to the front.
A home that balances comfort, practicality and location in a really lovely way.
Value & comps
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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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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.
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About 72, Longacres, St. Albans
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