Orient Close, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1
By Ashtons
£ 900,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Ashtons says ..
An immaculately presented four bedroom home in a superb location less than a mile from both the city centre and mainline station. With far-reaching open views to the rear, this spacious property has been substantially refurbished and offers opportunity for extension, subject to the usual consents.
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom semi-detached house in St Albans’ Sopwell area presents as a well-maintained and attractively updated property. The interior boasts a modern, open-plan kitchen and living area, which is a popular design feature. The photos reveal a contemporary aesthetic with light and airy rooms. The inclusion of a garden with a decked area provides additional outdoor space and suggests potential for al fresco dining and relaxation. The location near St Albans city center and the mainline railway station is a major selling point, offering easy access to commuting routes and a range of amenities. The presence of several well-regarded schools in the immediate vicinity adds to the property’s family appeal. While the plot size appears relatively modest, the house’s condition and location likely balance this factor. The listing price is above average compared to other similar properties, but potentially justifiable given its current condition, location, and modern features. Overall, this property seems suitable for a family or professionals seeking a well-located and modern home in St Albans, though buyers may want to further research comparable property prices in this area to confirm the price point is in line with current market values.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,130.21
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 472,750.00 £Decreased by 21.88 %
- Est sale value
- 869,131.49 £Increased by 27.74 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,418.00 £/moDecreased by 35.04 %
- Est letting value
- 2,260.42 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.60 %Decreased by 16.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S School | Community School | Good | 0.67 KM |
| St Albans Independent College | Other Independent School | Good | 0.69 KM |
| Loreto College | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.96 KM |
| Sa6 St Albans Family Centre | Children's Centre | 1.21 KM | |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 1.21 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Road | £ 1,000,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riverside Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Shirley Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| De Novo Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Jenny Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 0.73 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 1.45 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 2.41 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 3.39 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 5.42 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Close, St. Albans | £ 775,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Orient Close, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 | £ 775,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Ramsbury Road, St. Albans | £ 925,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Riverside Road, St. Albans | £ 425,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.13 KM |
| Ramsbury Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire | £ 800,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Cornwall Road | £ 628,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 1a Cornwall Road | £ 55,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 11 Cornwall Road | £ 537,500 | 0.09 KM |
| 3 Cornwall Road | £ 755,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 7 Cornwall Road | £ 276,300 | 0.09 KM |