Cherry Hill, St. Albans AL2
East of England
£900,000
Listed on 14/09/2026
Listed on 14/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1755 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This chain-free detached three-bedroom house occupies a substantial corner plot in Chiswell Green. The accommodation offers scope for updating and includes an entrance hall with storage and a ground-floor WC, a sitting room opening into the dining room, and a garden-facing kitchen with an adjoining breakfast room. A further dual-aspect family room provides another flexible living space.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. Outside, the plot includes a large rear garden with lawn, established planting and patio areas, as well as a generous driveway, garage, carport, second garage and brick-built shed. The listing notes potential to improve or extend, and possible further development, subject to the necessary permissions and feasibility checks.
Local shops, schools and community facilities are available in Chiswell Green, with St Albans city centre and its mainline station within reach. The property is offered by Heartwood Homes St Albans.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The standout here is the substantial corner plot: a large garden, driveway, garage and carport give this detached home plenty of space and flexibility, with any extension or further development subject to permissions. The three-bedroom layout also offers generous living areas, including a breakfast room and family room, creating a strong canvas for a family to modernise around their needs.
The interiors are dated but appear generally usable, so the £7,000–£15,000 renovation range points to a light refresh rather than a major overhaul. At £513/sq ft, the £900,000 asking price is just below the local average of £515/sq ft, which is reasonable value on that comparison. The overall score is 57/100, grade D: the plot and accommodation are appealing, but the numbers leave little margin against the implied current local average value, before fees or any other purchase costs.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen, bathroom, carpets and decorative finishes to suit your taste.
- Make the most of the spacious, flexible living areas, including the breakfast room and family room.
- Explore how the large corner plot, garden, garage, carport and additional outbuilding could best serve your needs; extension or development would be subject to permissions and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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