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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · AL1 5ES
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Excellent Family Home Close to Station with Potential to Extend A great opportunity to purchase this four-bedroom semi-detached house within a quiet cul-de-sac, 0.3 miles from the St Albans City station with its 20 mins link into London St Pancras & a short walk into the vibrant City Centre.
The house features four bedrooms & two bathrooms across two floors and gas central heating ensuring efficient and reliable comfort throughout the residence.
The ground floor has a spacious lounge, a kitchen with a range cooker, family bathroom and a bright conservatory suitable for relaxation or entertaining during the warmer months, with views over an expansive private rear garden.
Upstairs we see four bedrooms, WC and access to the loft space.
Externally, and to the rear of the house, the outdoor space delivers a generous back garden with a sense of privacy and partially laid to patio.
To the front, there is a well-maintained garden with a private driveway. No upper chain. Potential to extend (STPP) making this an excellent opportunity to significantly enhance the house.
EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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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.
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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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About Shirley Road, St Albans, AL1
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