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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · AL5 2PF
Listing removedListed 126 days
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About
This greatly enhanced and extended home has been beautifully refurbished to an exacting standard by the current owners.
The property features an exceptional open plan living room with vaulted ceilings and bi-fold doors leading out to the rear garden.
The family area features an iconic wood burner designed by Antonio Citterio. At the heart of the home is a stunning bespoke Kesseler Kitchen, equipped with Miele appliances and Bertazzoni range.
There is a separate utility room with matching Kesseler units. The main bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and is served by an en-suite shower room.
There are three further bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and the other two are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom.
Outside Outside, the property is complemented by a superb south westerly rear garden which has been professionally landscaped and thoughtfully planted to provide an all-year-round interest.
Multiple seating, dining and lounging areas are carefully positioned to take advantage of the sun. There is a block paved driveway to the front of the house leading to a large garage.
Situation The Deerings is a highly desirable and peaceful setting in the West Common area of Harpenden.
Harpenden offers an excellent choice of schools for all age groups and those in St Albans are easily reached.
There are several challenging golf courses, a sports centre, swimming pool, a new state-of-the-art theatre and entertainment venue, various clubs and associations and a comprehensive range of restaurants.
Harpenden also benefits greatly from a fast train service to St Pancras International (c.26 minutes) as well as to the motorway network via the M1 at Jct 9. Property Ref Number: Ham-65943
Value & comps
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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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About 35, The Deerings, Harpenden
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