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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · AL2 2RF
For saleReduced £15k (−2.5%) on 26 OctListed 61 days
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About
Offered to the market with no upper chain is this four-bedroom detached family home backing onto How Woods and being situated ideally for convenience and connectivity.
The property is just a short walk from Park Street Station, providing direct links to St Albans and Watford via the Abbey Flyer line.
For a faster commute into central London, both St Albans City and Radlett mainline stations are a short drive away, offering regular services into London St Pancras and beyond.
The home also enjoys excellent access to the M1, M25, and A1(M), making travel across the region smooth and efficient.
The property offers four bedrooms, a large open-plan sitting room/dining room, as well as a modern kitchen bathroom.
The property is approached via a driveway offering off road parking and access to the garage. The garden to the rear offers a good level of seclusion.
How Wood is well-connected by local buses, including the 361 to St Albans and Borehamwood, and the 635 to Watford Junction and Watford General Hospital.
The area is served by two primary schools, How Wood and Park Street both within easy reach. Everyday essentials are available at the How Wood shopping parade, which includes a Co-op supermarket.
EPC rating: D.
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.
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