Summary - 20C ROUNDWOOD LANE HARPENDEN AL5 3BZ
2 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Detached bungalow on a large corner plot with garage and driveway|Two double bedrooms and through lounge/diner, 587 sqft total|Previously granted second-floor planning now lapsed|Requires updating and some modernisation throughout|Large garden and gated side access, scope to extend (subject to consent)|Slow local broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal|Freehold tenure; very low local crime rate|Council tax above average
A rarely available detached bungalow on a large corner plot in Roundwood Lane, Harpenden. The single-storey layout offers two double bedrooms, a through lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom, garage and private driveway — a straightforward, comfortable home for downsizers or a small family. The plot and position deliver genuine scope for extension; planning for a second floor (four bedrooms, bathroom) was granted previously but has since lapsed, so buyers should treat further development as a potential project rather than an immediate certainty.
Interiors are functional and of mid-20th century construction with neutral finishes and laminate flooring in the hallway. Rooms are modest in scale (total about 587 sqft) and generally in average condition; the property will benefit from updating and redecoration to realise its full potential. Broadband speeds are slow locally, while mobile signal is excellent — relevant for home workers who rely on mobile tethering.
Outside, the large corner plot, gated side access and lawned gardens are low maintenance and offer room for landscaping or extension (subject to consent). The garage and private driveway provide secure parking. The area is very affluent with very low crime and strong local schools, making the location a key selling point.
Buyers should note the property’s compact overall size and that planning permission has lapsed — any future extension will require fresh applications. Council tax is above average and the house will suit purchasers prepared to carry out some modernisation rather than those seeking a move-in-perfect home.
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