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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · AL3 4PJ
Listing removedReduced £15k (−3.2%) on 6 AugListed 158 days
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About
A superbly presented one bedroom cottage in the heart of the central Abbey Conservation Area convenient for City centre amenities, St Albans City Station into central London and with views across to St Albans Abbey.
The property has been thoroughly updated in recent years combining the timeless charm of a period home.
The accommodation features a welcoming 19' living/dining room, a 14' contemporary fitted kitchen and a practical ground floor cloakroom.
Upstairs offers a generously sized double bedroom complemented by a stylish ensuite shower room.
Externally, the west-facing courtyard garden creates a private and low-maintenance outdoor setting, perfectly suited for relaxing or entertaining.
A recently built garden office provides an excellent home office, studio or hobby room, while the brick-built outhouse offers valuable additional storage.
Ground Floor Dining/ Sitting Room (5.87m x 3.10m (19'3 x 10'2)) 14' Kitchen (4.14m x 2.74m (13'7 x 9'0)) First Floor Double Bedroom (4.39m x 3.15m (14'5 x 10'4)) En-Suite Shower Room Outside West Facing Courtyard Garden Garden Room / Home Office (2.39m x 1.78m (7'10 x 5'10)) All Mains Services Epc Energy Rating - C Council Tax Tax Band - D - £2,306 p.a
Value & comps
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Returns
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About 13, Queen Street, St. Albans
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