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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · AL1 1SQ
Sold STCListed 49 days
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About
Martin & Co are pleased to present this charming Victorian Home with character, space and convenience being sold with no onward chain.
This delightful three-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace home offers a wonderful combination of period charm, generous living space and a highly convenient location.
Situated in a sought-after area close to the City Centre and railway station, the property is also within easy reach of a range of excellent primary and secondary schools.
Offering approximately 75m² of accommodation, the ground floor features a stylish lounge with original wood flooring, a charming bay window and feature fireplace.
The separate dining room continues the period feel with original flooring and a second feature fireplace, while opening seamlessly into the modern, fully fitted kitchen.
Double doors from the kitchen lead directly onto the rear garden, creating a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms comprising one generous double bedroom and two single bedrooms, along with a well-appointed tiled family bathroom.
The bathroom features a large walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
To the rear, the property boasts a private patio leading to an impressive approximately 100ft garden, laid mainly to lawn and complemented by mature shrubs and planting.
A useful garden office, complete with light and power, provides an ideal space for working from home, hobbies or additional storage.
The property further benefits from gas central heating, double glazing throughout and council permit street parking.
A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful Victorian home offering generous outdoor space, versatile accommodation and easy access to the City Centre and transport links.
The City of St Albans is a sought after location in the leafy county of Hertfordshire, it offers both historic tradition by way of period properties and a beautiful Cathedral as well as many modern amenities including a vast array of bars and restaurants nestled amongst some fantastic independent shops.
The city is also perfectly located for transport links including M1 and M25 as well as the City Station with trains into London St Pancras taking 19 mins.
In addition the excellent range of both independent and state schools make St Albans the perfect choice for families and professionals alike.
Call sole agents Martin & Co St Albans on or enquire online to arrange a viewing. Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property.
We outsource the initial checks to a partner supplier Intelligent Services Group Ltd who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy.
The cost of these checks is £30. This is a non-refundable fee. These charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
This fee will need to be paid and the checks completed in advance of the office issuing a memorandum of sale on the property you would like to buy.
Value & comps
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Returns
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