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Sunnydell, St. Albans

East of England

£550,000

Listed on 20/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1156 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom terraced house in Chiswell Green has a ground-floor entrance hall, cloakroom, separate living and dining rooms, and a fitted kitchen with access to a covered side passage. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden. The rear garden is described as approximately 150ft long, with established trees, shrubs and planting. At the front, the garden could potentially be adapted to provide driveway parking, subject to the necessary consents. The listing also identifies scope for modernisation and possible extension, with planning feasibility to be checked. St Albans city centre, road links and rail services are within reach, according to the agent.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £550,000, this three-bedroom home is priced below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The rooms shown are clean and usable, while older finishes in the kitchen, bathroom and living spaces leave scope for a light, tailored refresh rather than a major overhaul.

The established, private garden is a standout feature, and the spacious living room has a characterful fireplace and herringbone-style floor. There is also stated potential for further extension, subject to planning permission, though feasibility has not been verified. Overall, this is a C-grade opportunity with a good canvas and attractive garden, but only moderate headroom against the local average value after the indicated renovation midpoint.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes, with the photos suggesting a refresh may be enough rather than full replacement.
  • Make the most of the established rear garden, with mature planting, lawn and paved paths already in place.
  • Explore the stated extension potential, subject to planning permission and a feasibility check.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Sunnydell, St. Albans
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Park Street Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Park Street

  • How Wood (Herts) Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · How Wood

  • Bricket Wood Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Bricket Wood

  • St Albans Abbey Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · St Albans

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,247
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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