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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · AL5 5RD
Sold STCListed 261 days
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About
This deceptively spacious family home, where are clients are able to move extremely quickly, boasts an excellent Energy Performance Rating of 'B' and measuring 2,500 sq ft, is offered in good order throughout and is positioned within this extremely popular location, close to outstanding local primary and secondary schools.
Arranged over two floors, the wonderful and versatile accommodation comprises four or five large bedrooms with built in storage cupboards, and three bath/shower rooms.
Three receptions to include a wonderful frontal aspect lounge boasting a gorgeous wood burner, sitting room/bedroom five, study and magnificent fully fitted kitchen/diner with bifold doors to the rear.
Outside, the secluded rear gardens offers a large entertaining patio with the remainder being laid to lawn surrounded by well- stocked flower and shrub borders.
At the front is driveway parking for a number of vehicles and a detached garage with light, power and an external charging point for an electric vehicle.
Fourteen solar panels, positioned on two separate roof elevations, generate electricity for the house, car and large storage battery.
Crabtree Lane is just moments from Crabtree and High Beeches schools and a short walk from St George’s, Sir John Lawes and the new Katherine Warington School.
The River Lea and Batford chalk springs are at the bottom of the road, and the old railway track allows for running, cycling or dog walks to Wheathampstead to the south and Luton Parkway to the north.
The local pub, The Marquis of Granby, is a magnet for the community and Aldwickbury Park Golf Club is also nearby.
Harpenden mainline station is within a short stroll, providing access to central London in around thirty minutes.
The Victorian High Street with its vast array of shops, pubs and restaurants in under a mile away..
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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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