Summary - SUMMERVILLE WATERSIDE LONDON COLNEY ST ALBANS AL2 1QZ
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Character two-bed detached with river views and sunny rear garden.
Two double bedrooms with sash windows and high ceilings
Stream-facing principal bedroom with attractive outlook
Open-plan kitchen/dining opening to south-east garden
Cosy living room with traditional brick fireplace and log burner
Built before 1900; solid brick walls likely uninsulated
High flood-risk area — insurance and resilience work needed
Local crime level recorded as very high; consider security measures
Small plot and overall average-sized living space (688 sq ft)
This charming Victorian detached house sits on a peaceful stretch of Waterside in London Colney, offering two double bedrooms, a cosy living room with a brick fireplace and log burner, and pleasant stream-facing views from the principal bedroom. The open-plan kitchen/dining area flows through double doors to a south‑east facing rear garden, creating easy indoor–outdoor living for al fresco meals or quiet mornings by the water.
Well located for local amenities, schools and road links (M25/M1/A1) with fast rail connections from nearby St Albans, the property suits buyers seeking character close to transport. At about 688 sq ft the home is an average-sized detached residence that will appeal to small families or couples who value period features — high ceilings, sash windows and a traditional bay front — paired with modern comforts such as double glazing (installed post‑2002) and gas central heating.
There are important practical considerations: the property was constructed before 1900 with solid brick walls assumed to be uninsulated, and it sits in a high flood‑risk area. Local crime levels are recorded as very high. The plot is small and the house is of modest size, so buyers should weigh maintenance and insurance costs linked to flooding and any retrofit insulation work.
Offered freehold, this well‑presented home combines immediate move‑in appeal with scope to improve energy performance and flood resilience. For those who prioritise riverside character and convenient links, this house presents a rare Victorian waterside opportunity in London Colney.
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