Drakes Drive, St. Albans
East of England
£470,000
Listed on 25/10/2026
Listed on 25/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom home is being offered for sale after more than 35 years with the same ownership, and is described as having no upper chain. The ground floor includes an entrance porch and hall, a 20-foot sitting room, a kitchen and a cloakroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a shower room. The listing gives approximate room measurements, which buyers should verify independently.
The property is within reach of St Albans city centre and the station. The agent describes scope for modernisation and possible side and rear extensions, subject to the necessary consents. Buyers should make their own enquiries about the condition, services, title and any development feasibility. The listing notes that an offer has been accepted subject to contract, although viewings are still available.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £470,000, this two-bedroom home offers a light modernisation project: the rooms appear usable, while dated finishes and flooring give scope for a cosmetic refresh. The maintained garden, driveway and garage add practical appeal, and the listing highlights possible side and rear extension scope, subject to planning consent.
The WHOTS score is 52/100 (D). Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the score also reflects that the available information does not establish the economics or residual value.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated wallpaper, fittings and floor coverings to give the living areas and bedrooms a more current feel.
- Update the older-style kitchen as part of a light modernisation.
- Explore the listing’s stated side and rear extension scope, subject to relevant planning consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
St Albans City Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · St Albans
St Albans Abbey Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · St Albans
Park Street Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Park Street
How Wood (Herts) Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · How Wood
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£1,920
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