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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · AL5 4TZ
Under offerListed 137 days
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About
Five bedroom, three bathroom family home in a central location Description An attractive and well proportioned five bedroom family home offering generous accommodation across 2,667 sq ft, set in a central location.
The ground floor features a superb kitchen, complemented by a separate utility room, ideal for busy family life.
The four reception rooms offer a choice of formal and informal spaces, perfect for entertaining, working from home or those families with older children.
Upstairs, the property offers five bedrooms, including two with ensuite bathrooms, alongside a family bathroom.
Externally, the house enjoys a west facing rear garden, providing an ideal setting for afternoon and evening sun.
A large garage offers excellent storage or potential for alternative uses, subject to requirements.
This is a wonderful family home with versatile accommodation and a highly desirable layout, ready to be enjoyed. Location Approx.
Mileages: Harpenden high street – 0.4 mile, Harpenden railway station – 0.4 mile, M1 (junction nine) – 4.2 miles, St Albans – 6.2 miles, London Luton International airport – 6 miles.
Despite its village-like feel, Harpenden is an elegant and sophisticated market town with a bustling leafy tree-lined high street, which features a comprehensive range of eateries, boutiques and shops including a Waitrose, Marks & Spencer Food Hall and a Sainsbury’s supermarket.
Harpenden has a great choice of schools for all age groups with both state and private options.
There are plenty of leisure opportunities close by, including a comprehensive sports complex at Rothamsted Park including indoor pool and popular gymnasium and three golf courses within the town.
Square Footage: 2,240 sq ft
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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About Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5
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