Riverside Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
By Ashtons
£ 1,895
Ashtons says ..
<b>The Property:</b> <br /><br />**Viewing this Saturday, 5th March**<br />A simply stunning family home, newly refurbished throughout and designed to exacting standards and a short walk to St Albans City Centre and mainline station.<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> <br /><br />The decadent entrance hall is light and bright, wide enough to accommodate a stroller and is cleverly lit by two etched glass windows looking on to the living room, both ingeniously illuminated by lightning in the window surround. The floor tile geometric pattern being echoed in the etched glass windows.<br /><br />The double reception room, with oversized slate tiles, enjoys double aspect windows. Combining the contemporary with the classic, the ornate working fireplace brings the original period feature charm to the property. The ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating and sound proofing between floors.<br /><br />The stylish contemporary kitchen is open plan kitchen with island and breakfast bar and enjoys elevated views out to the garden and terrace through the large sash window. It is finished with high gloss white cupboards, a granite work top and exposed brick splash back. Appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, gas hob, integrated microwave and washer/drier.<br /><br />The sunny South facing garden enjoys sweeping views out toward the Watercress Nature Reserve. A prominent raised terrace provides the perfect place for outdoor entertaining, dining and relaxing, the remainder of the enclosed garden is laid to lawn.<br /><br />To the first floor are two guest bedrooms, one with a fireplace adding to the mix of classic and contemporary styles. The chic family bathroom has a walk-in shower stall, separate bathtub, heated towel rail and is finished with marble effect wall tiles and continues the geometric patterns on the tiled flooring. <br /><br />To the second floor is the impressive principal bedroom with an array of fitted wardrobes and storage cleverly built into the eves. Flooded by natural light streaming from the Velux window, most noticeable the impressive Velux Cabrio® Balcony with views out to green and pleasant vista beyond.<br /><br />The ensuite bathroom is stylishly finished with contemporary block wall tiles, geometric floor tiling, a walk-in shower and under eaves storage. <br /><br />The property has the added bonus of a large lower ground floor, ideal for a home gym, wine cellar or additional storage.<br /><br /><b>Location:</b> <br /><br />Riverside Road is well placed for highly regarded schooling and vibrant city life on the door step, St Albans city centre being only a few minute walk away. At the end of the road there is the Watercress Nature Reserve and the surrounding motorway networks are also comfortably accessible. The property is situated close to St Albans city centre and the mainline station. The wide open spaces of Verulamium Park are also close by as are the main motorway networks of the M1, M25 and A1.
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 472,750.00 £Decreased by 21.88 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,418.00 £/moDecreased by 35.04 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.60 %Decreased by 16.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S School | Community School | Good | 0.43 KM |
| St Albans Independent College | Other Independent School | Good | 0.50 KM |
| Loreto College | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.92 KM |
| Sa6 St Albans Family Centre | Children's Centre | 1.01 KM | |
| Alban City School | Free Schools | Good | 1.13 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| London Road | £ 1,000,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Jenny Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Shirley Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| De Novo Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 0.77 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 1.22 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 2.36 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 3.35 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 5.34 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Road, St Albans, AL1 | £ 1,350 | RENT | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Riverside Close, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 | £ 2,300 | RENT | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Riverside Court, St. Albans, AL1 | £ 1,600 | RENT | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
| Sudbury Court, Ramsbury Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire | £ 1,500 | RENT | Unknown | 0.18 KM |
| Ramsbury Road, St Albans, AL1 | £ 1,550 | RENT | Unknown | 0.18 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 159 Riverside Road | £ 330,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 125 Riverside Road | £ 250,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 121 Riverside Road | £ 290,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 161 Riverside Road | £ 595,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 119 Riverside Road | £ 490,000 | 0.04 KM |