2-bedroom detached house · AL3 4RA
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About
A well-presented two-bedroom character cottage with garden, set within St Albans’ popular conservation area.
The ground floor features a reception room with fireplace and built-in storage, leading onto a central dining area with exposed brickwork, oak flooring and under stairs storage.
To the rear is a modern kitchen with dishwasher and stylish bathroom with shower over bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms, the master and second bedroom which looks onto the rear garden.
This bedroom features fitted storage and access to the converted loft room, an idyllic space featuring Velux window, well suited for use as an office or hobby room.
Externally is a low-maintenance garden with patio area, great for alfresco dining.
Well positioned within a charming road in the city’s popular conservation area, this property offers both tranquillity and convenience in equal measure. Unfurnished. Available 7th January 2026.
EPC rating: E.
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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