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Marshalswick Lane, St Albans, AL1

East of England

£925,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Area
1455 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached two-bedroom house sits on a sizeable plot in St Albans, within walking distance of the town centre, mainline station and local shops. The listing describes scope for improvement or redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents, and notes nearby examples of development. The house is set back from the road with a driveway and a single garage that opens onto the rear garden. Inside, an entrance hall connects to a ground-floor bathroom and separate WC. The dual-aspect living room has double doors through to a large rear dining room overlooking the garden. The kitchen is arranged with storage and space for a table and chairs. Upstairs are two double bedrooms with fitted storage and a shower room off the landing. The rear garden is described as approximately 120 feet long, with a patio, lawn, established planting and mature trees and shrubs. It also has access through to the front of the property. The location is close to several schools and within reach of St Albans' town-centre amenities and rail connections.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached St Albans house is a light-refresh project, with spacious living and dining rooms, a sizeable plot and an established garden extending to around 120 feet. The photographed finishes are dated but appear serviceable, so there is scope to update the décor and flooring and modernise the kitchen and bathrooms without an obvious major repair issue. The description also mentions improvement or redevelopment potential, subject to consents, but feasibility is not established.

At £925,000, the asking price is around 2.7% above the local average on a £/sqf basis, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. The desirable-area location, nearby station and town centre, and generous garden give the property appeal, but the overall opportunity remains weak at this price.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor and flooring across the photographed living spaces and bedrooms.
  • Update the functional but older-style kitchen and bathrooms to create a more contemporary finish.
  • Make the most of the approximately 120-foot established garden, patio, driveway and garage; the listing also notes possible improvement or redevelopment potential subject to consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Marshalswick Lane, St Albans, AL1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • St Albans City Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · St Albans

  • St Albans Abbey Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · St Albans

  • Park Street Rail Station

    3.0 miles

    Train · Park Street

  • How Wood (Herts) Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · How Wood

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,495
Based on a loan of £693,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.1% since listed
£925,000£50,000(-5.1%)
20/10/2026
Current price
£975,000Initial listing
22/09/2026

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