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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL3 8DJ
No longer listedListed 143 days
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About
This semi-detached home offers excellent potential to improve and extend (STPP), to create a lovely family home, in the centre of this popular village, just a short stroll from amenities.
To the front of the property a driveway provides off-street parking for 2 cars and leads to the single garage.
The ground floor accommodation includes a large dual aspect living room with feature brick fireplace opening into a separate dining room with French doors leading out to the garden.
A generous kitchen/breakfast room completes the downstairs space.
Upstairs there are three good size bedrooms, the two larger bedrooms both have built-in storage, these are served by a family bathroom with three-piece suite.
Outside the rear garden is a good size with mature shrubs and trees, making this a peaceful haven. A viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate what this home has to offer.
College Close is a quiet cul-de-sac, located in the popular village of Flamstead. The village offers local pubs, a shop/post office, St Leonard's Church and a well-regarded primary school.
It is within easy reach of Harpenden and St Albans which offer mainline stations into London St Pancras and The City for the commuter.
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Value & comps
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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