Northwood says ..
A four-bedroom detached property nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Nicholas Breakspear School and Oaklands Collage in St Albans
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom detached house in Boissy Close, Colney Heath, St Albans, presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking a family home in a convenient location. The property boasts ample space, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across two stories, along with what appears to be a sizable garden and driveway. Its proximity to Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School and Oaklands College is a major drawcard for families with children. Transport links, although not immediately adjacent, are reasonably accessible.
The property’s interior shows a degree of age, however, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. While currently habitable, potential buyers may wish to budget for modernisation updates to reflect more contemporary styles and potentially enhance value. The property presents a good opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a family home and willing to factor in refurbishment costs. The relatively large garden and driveway provide considerable space for outside living and off-road parking.
The absence of precise plot size measurements and absence of data concerning average price per square foot for the immediate area and of comparable properties means a final definitive value judgment cannot be made. Nonetheless, the listing price appears broadly competitive within the current market conditions of St Albans, taking into account the property’s attributes and potential for improvement.
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
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,668.41
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 688,333.00 £Decreased by 8.54 %
- Est sale value
- 1,219,607.71 £Increased by 26.03 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,650.00 £/moDecreased by 35.09 %
- Est letting value
- 1,668.41 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.88 %Decreased by 28.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.40 KM |
| Oaklands College | Further Education | Requires improvement | 0.82 KM |
| Links Academy | Academy Alternative Provision Converter | Good | 0.94 KM |
| Beaumont School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.72 KM |
| Oakwood Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.91 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfields | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bramley Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cranwell Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Sandpit Lane | £ 290,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Falcon Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 4.68 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 6.34 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 6.58 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 7.39 KM |
| Radlett | 1546 | RDT | 7.85 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boissy Close, St Albans, AL4 | £ 895,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Boissy Close, St Albans, AL4 | £ 700,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Swans Close, St. Albans | £ 580,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Swans Close, St. Albans, AL4 0TL | £ 900,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
| Merryfields, St. Albans | £ 999,950 | BUY | Unknown | 0.23 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Swans Close | £ 465,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 10 Swans Close | £ 310,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 5 Swans Close | £ 300,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 3 Swans Close | £ 299,999 | 0.17 KM |
| 9 Swans Close | £ 450,000 | 0.17 KM |