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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · AL4 9DB
Listing removedListed 575 days
Opportunity summary
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About
A chain free three bedroom semi detached cottage located in the centre of Sandridge Village with off street parking and a substantial rear garden.
The property has undergone recent modernisation to include a brand new kitchen and bathroom with new flooring and redecoration throughout.
The property also provides superb scope for extension to the rear, minutes walk of Heartwood Forest and catchment for good quality schooling. Entrance UPVC front door. Stairs leading to first floor.
Under stairs storage cupboard. Double glazed window to front. Tiled flooring. Doors to:- Living Room Double glazed windows to front. Down lighters. Radiator. Feature fire place.
Kitchen A brand new range of wall and base units with wooden work tops and tiled splash backs. Stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap.
Integrated electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor fan. Plumbing for washing machine and space for free standing fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Gas boiler. Double glazed window and door to rear.
Down Lighters. Family Bathroom A modern bathroom suite comprising: A panelled bath with glazed shower screen, mixer tap and electric shower over. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap. WC.
Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls and tiled flooring. Down lighters. Double glazed window to rear. Landing A good size landing with double glazed window to front. Access to loft space.
Doors to:- Bedroom One Double glazed window to rear. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Bedroom Two Double glazed window to rear. Built in cupboard. Radiator. Bedroom Three Double glazed window to rear.
Radiator. Garden A substantial West facing garden approximately 120 foot in depth requiring attention. Front & Parking Off street parking for two vehicles. Small garden area.
Gate providing access to side.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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Deal
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.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
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About 20, Hopkins Crescent, St. Albans
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