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Newstead, Hatfield AL10

East of England

£340,000

Listed on 13/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
End Terrace
Area
915 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • HMO
  • Parking

Description

This five-bedroom semi-detached house in Hatfield is currently arranged as a licensed HMO and is offered chain free, with the option of a tenant remaining or vacant possession. The layout includes a single room, a small double and three larger double bedrooms, one of which connects to a garden room. A conservatory provides the shared living and dining area and links with the open-plan kitchen. There is one bathroom with a bath and shower, plus a separate WC. The existing arrangement offers a starting point for continued shared accommodation, while the rooms and communal areas could also be adapted for use as a family home. The listing identifies scope to rework the bathroom and WC, consider additional en suites, and explore an extension subject to the necessary planning requirements. A bedroom sink is already in place. The front garden provides off-street parking for one car, with potential for more, and the rear garden includes a storage shed. Local shops, a pharmacy and a launderette are described as around a five-minute walk away. The University of Hertfordshire's College Lane Campus is approximately ten minutes on foot, and Hatfield station around twenty minutes. The A1(M) and A1000 are also accessible. The property is described as needing light refurbishment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £340,000, this five-bedroom semi is priced around 10% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its existing licensed HMO setup and proximity to the University of Hertfordshire give it a practical starting point for shared accommodation, while the flexible layout could also suit a future family home.

Key opportunities

  • Build on the existing HMO layout and licence, with the option of vacant possession or a tenanted sale.
  • Refresh older finishes, particularly in the bedrooms and wet rooms, while retaining the functional kitchen and usable communal space.
  • Explore the described bathroom/WC reconfiguration and possible extension, subject to feasibility and the necessary approvals.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Newstead, Hatfield AL10
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Welham Green Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Welham Green

  • Hatfield (Herts) Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Hatfield

  • Brookmans Park Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Brookmans Park

  • St Albans City Rail Station

    3.9 miles

    Train · St Albans

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,284
Based on a loan of £255,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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