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St. Martins Close, Harpenden, Herts, AL5

East of England

£459,950

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
966 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Set within a cul-de-sac in Harpenden, this three-bedroom mid-terrace house is offered with no upper chain and is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a spacious living room with space for sitting and dining areas, and a separate kitchen. French doors connect the living room to the rear garden, while storage is available on both floors. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a third bedroom suitable for a child, nursery or study, and a family bathroom with a bath and shower over. Outside, the south-west-facing rear garden includes a patio, lawn and shed; a lawn and path sit at the front. Local shops, schools and Batford Springs nature reserve are within walking distance or close by. The existing layout and accommodation offer scope for a buyer to update the property to their requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £459,950, this three-bedroom terrace is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire in Harpenden. The cul-de-sac setting, stated no-upper-chain sale and well-proportioned layout add to the appeal, with a spacious living room opening directly onto the rear garden.

The interior is dated but usable, giving buyers scope for a medium-scale modernisation to suit their taste. The older kitchen and bathroom, tired finishes and overgrown garden offer practical ways to refresh the home, while the photos show no obvious major structural defect.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average per square foot and modernise the dated interior to your own taste.
  • Rework the older kitchen and refresh the bathroom as part of a medium-scale improvement programme.
  • Clear and improve the south-west-facing rear garden, with patio and lawn areas to build on.

Key risks

  • Roof tiles show some moss or discolouration; inspect their condition as part of due diligence.
  • Clutter limits assessment of some surfaces, and the condition of the sheds and fencing needs inspection.

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Location

St. Martins Close, Harpenden, Herts, AL5
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Harpenden Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Harpenden

  • Luton Airport DART Station

    3.7 miles

    Metro · Luton Airport

  • Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Luton Airport

  • Luton Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Luton

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,879
Based on a loan of £344,962 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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