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Harpenden Lane, Redbourn, St. Albans

East of England

£485,000Guide Price

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered through the Modern Method of Auction, this two-bedroom detached bungalow in Redbourn is presented as a substantial refurbishment project. The current accommodation includes a porch, entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The listing states that two planning applications have been approved for loft and rear extensions, with alternative proposals available through St Albans District Council under references 5/2026/1094 and 5/2026/1095. Buyers should verify the permissions and their terms independently. The property has a rear garden of approximately 75 feet, described as enclosed, and a front garden with scope for additional parking. The existing driveway provides hardstanding for two vehicles. The sale uses a reservation agreement, with a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a stated minimum of £6,600, plus a buyer information pack charge of up to £349 including VAT. Further auction terms and costs should be checked before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £485,000, this detached two-bedroom bungalow in Redbourn has the makings of a substantial blank-canvas project: the living areas and bedrooms are heavily worn, the kitchen and bathroom need major attention, and the gardens are overgrown. Separate living and dining rooms, a stated 75-foot rear garden and parking for two vehicles give the project useful existing features to work with. The listing also states that loft and rear extension applications have been approved, though their details and current validity should be checked.

The score is held back by the heavy scope of work and incomplete value data, rather than a finding that the price is dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. Overall, this is a low-opportunity-rated listing, but it may suit someone looking to reshape and rebuild a home rather than take on a cosmetic refresh.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the two-bedroom bungalow from the inside out, with separate living and dining rooms providing a starting point for a refreshed layout.
  • The stated 75-foot enclosed rear garden and two-car driveway offer useful outdoor space and parking to improve.
  • Explore the loft and rear extension applications cited in the listing, subject to checking their details and validity.

Key risks

  • Stripped and damaged finishes, exposed services, debris and worn floors across the interior make this a heavy full-gut programme; allow for a substantial rebuild and longer programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The roof is pitched and tiled, but its integrity and any concealed defects are not established by the photographs, so inspection is important.

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Map

Location

Harpenden Lane, Redbourn, St. Albans
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Harpenden Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Harpenden

  • St Albans Abbey Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · St Albans

  • St Albans City Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · St Albans

  • Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Luton Airport

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,832
Based on a loan of £363,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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