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See how verdicts work1-bedroom property · AL3 5SS
For saleReduced £40k (−25%) on 26 OctListed 643 days
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About
The Property This larger than average one bedroom spacious retirement property with direct access to own patio area is ideal for over 55`s seeking space and privacy whilst enjoying the benefits a retirement development has to offer such as careline alarm service and residents management staff.
Located just west of St Albans city centre off Batchwood View and close to St Albans City hospital and highly regarded local schools, this one bedroom, well presented apartment is located on the ground floor.
The generous sized entrance hall into a bright and spacious living/dining room with patio doors opening onto a private patio area .
Further accommodation includes a modern fitted kitchen a double bedroom and a bathroom. Externally the property offers communal gardens and allocated car port parking space.
Further benefits include gas central heating. The communal lounge areas for residents to enjoy and socialise is accessible via a separate block a short distance away.
Property ownership information Ground rent review period: No review period Service charge review period: No review period Lease end date: 20/03/2086 Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'.
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
Value & comps
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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