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Wesley Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3

East of England

£315,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
700 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom character house is offered with no upper chain and has a front garden, a covered entrance porch and a hallway. The ground floor includes a living room with a bay window and fireplace, plus a separate dining room that opens into a galley-style kitchen. The kitchen has fitted units, a built-in oven and hob, and an external door to the garden. A separate utility room provides washing-machine plumbing and access to the bathroom, which has a three-piece suite. Upstairs are two double bedrooms. At the rear, steps lead to a lawn and flower borders, with a timber shed for storage. A side passage provides access to the garden, which is enclosed by fencing and a rear wall. The adjoining neighbour has a right of way across the garden to use the side access. The property is described as needing some updating, giving a buyer scope to refresh the existing accommodation. Markyate shops, pubs and leisure facilities are within walking distance; the M1 is a short drive away, with train services to London available from nearby Harpenden and Luton Parkway.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £315,000, this two-bedroom semi-detached home is priced at about £450 per sq ft, well below the local average of £589. That gives buyers an attractive entry point for a light modernisation, with the dated finishes offering scope to refresh rather than a major internal overhaul.

Character fireplaces, a bay-fronted living room and an enclosed rear garden give the house a good base to work from. The small ceiling mark and weathering or staining on the rear wall are worth checking, and the neighbour’s right of way across the garden is an important practical detail.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration and flooring across the usable interior to give the home a more current feel.
  • The bay-fronted living room and feature fireplaces provide character to build on.
  • Improve the enclosed rear garden selectively, making the most of its lawn, planted borders and paved areas.

Key risks

  • Investigate the small ceiling discolouration and the weathering or staining on the lower rear wall.
  • The adjoining neighbour has a right of way across the garden for access along the side passage.

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Location

Wesley Road, Markyate, St Albans, AL3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Luton Airport

  • Luton Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Luton

  • Leagrave Rail Station

    4.7 miles

    Train · Leagrave

  • Luton Airport DART Station

    4.8 miles

    Metro · Luton Airport

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,287
Based on a loan of £236,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-6.0% since listed
£315,000£10,000(-3.1%)
29/10/2026
Current price
£325,000£10,000(-3.0%)
04/06/2026
£335,000Initial listing
11/04/2026

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