1 bedroom flat for sale
£119,000
Beacon House, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL1
Property description
Second floor retirement flat
A second floor purpose built flat, approached via stairs or a lift, at the rear of this popular development providing accommodation for the over 55's. The flat has an attractive outlook over the private communal garden and benefits include a security entry phone system, 24 hour alarm system, resident manager, and a delightful communal conservatory/lounge. Beacon House is close to the station and approximately half a mile from the city centre. This flat has the advantage of secondary double glazing.
Accommodation
Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, communal gardens, communal lounge/conservatory
ample parking.
Communal front Entrance Door with security Entry Phone system.
Communal entrance hall. Stairs or lift to second floor.
Private entrance hall:Spacious, 'L' shaped. Cupboard housing hot and cold water tanks and immersion heater. Night storage heater. Security Entry Phone. Intercom/Alarm system. Telephone socket. Access to loft storage space. Door to:
Lounge:12'8 x 10'9 Hardwood framed window with secondary double glazing overlooking the communal gardens.
Kitchen:9'9 x 7' Door from Hall. Hardwood window with secondary double glazing to the side of the property. Range of base and wall mounted units with Light Oak handles. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine. Part tiled walls. Wall mounted electric fan heater.
Bedroom:12'6 (not including wardrobes) x 8'9. Door from Hall. Hardwood window with secondary double glazing overlooking the communal gardens. Excellent range of fitted wardrobes along two walls with inset for double bed. Overhead cupboards. Wall mounted electric convector heater.
Bathroom:Door from Hall. Panelled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment, shower curtain and rail, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.C.. Part tiled walls. Shaver light and socket. Wall mounted electric fan heater.
Outside drying area
Car parking area with lockable barrier from road.
Attractive communal gardens.
Delightful conservatory/communal residents lounge overlooking the gardens.
Maintenance charge:£184 p.C.M., covering all communal charges, plus buildings insurance, not including water rates this figure will require verification from the vendors solicitors, the water board and the council.
Viewing:By prior appointment please through Richard Gibbs.
EP10
For more information about this property, please contact
Richard Gibbs Estate Agents, AL1 on 01727 809304 (local rate)
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Property value data/graphs for AL1
| Property type | Avg. current value | Avg. £ per sq ft. | Avg. # beds | Avg. £ paid (last 12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £811,171 | £422 | 4.2 | £848,164 |
| Semi-detached | £464,587 | £395 | 3.4 | £470,772 |
| Terraced | £346,542 | £409 | 2.7 | £352,326 |
| Flats | £237,664 | £359 | 1.7 | £239,643 |
Current asking prices in AL1
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£153,970 (5) |
£295,227 (13) |
£462,747 (29) |
£673,676 (19) |
£1,067,985 (10) |
| Flats |
£174,292 (42) |
£286,596 (51) |
£338,738 (4) |
- | - |
| All |
£172,130 (47) |
£288,349 (64) |
£447,715 (33) |
£673,676 (19) |
£1,067,985 (10) |
Current asking rents in AL1
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses |
£702 pcm (4) |
£1,107 pcm (13) |
£1,294 pcm (17) |
£1,635 pcm (4) |
£1,495 pcm (1) |
| Flats |
£957 pcm (36) |
£1,214 pcm (69) |
£1,037 pcm (4) |
- | - |
| All |
£932 pcm (40) |
£1,197 pcm (82) |
£1,245 pcm (21) |
£1,635 pcm (4) |
£1,495 pcm (1) |
Fun facts for AL1
| Highest value streets | Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index |
|---|---|
| Marshals Drive | £1,342,526 |
| York Road | £1,246,641 |
| Homewood Road | £1,235,958 |
| Cunningham Hill Road | £1,099,347 |
| The Park | £1,099,085 |
| Highest turnover streets | Turnover What is Turnover? |
|---|---|
| St. Peters Road | 96.3% |
| Manor Road | 82.8% |
| Alma Cut | 75.0% |
| Hatfield Road | 48.6% |
| Upper Culver Road | 46.6% |
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Nearby stations and schools
- St Albans (0.2 miles)
- St Albans Abbey (0.8 miles)
- Park Street (2.0 miles)
- Maple Primary School (0.3 miles)
- Alban City School (0.3 miles)
- Saint Alban and St Stephen Catholic Junior School (0.3 miles)
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