Summary - THE WILLOWS, 196 PARK STREET LANE PARK STREET ST ALBANS AL2 2AQ
3 bed 2 bath Bungalow
Private gated plot with double garage and expansive adaptable living.
Almost 2,000 sq ft single‑storey accommodation, three double bedrooms
Principal bedroom with en suite and dressing area
Huge modern kitchen/diner plus separate utility room
Private gated driveway and double garage for secure parking
Wrap‑around garden, large plot with mature hedging and privacy
Built circa 1976–82; may need updating or efficiency improvements
Glazing install date unknown; cavity walls partially insulated (assumed)
Freehold tenure; council tax described as quite expensive
Tucked away just off Park Street Lane, The Willows is an exceptionally spacious detached bungalow offering almost 2,000 sq ft of single‑storey living. The layout suits a family wanting roomy ground‑floor accommodation: three double bedrooms, a principal suite with dressing area and en suite, a large double reception, and a huge modern kitchen/diner with utility room. A wrap‑around garden and secluded setting make outdoor entertaining straightforward.
Practical strengths include a gated driveway with generous off‑street parking, a double garage, and a large plot with mature boundary hedges for privacy. The property is freehold and benefits from excellent local transport links — walking distance to a bus stop and How Wood station, with quick road access to St Albans, Watford Junction and the M1/M25. Local schools are highly regarded, making this attractive to families.
Buyers should note the house dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s. Some fabric and services may reflect that era: glazing install dates are unknown and cavity walls are only partially insulated (assumed). While the present owners have presented the home well and fitted a contemporary kitchen, there may be scope for further updating or energy‑efficiency improvements. Council tax is described as quite expensive and should be factored into budgets.
Overall, this is a rare, large single‑storey home in a peaceful, very low‑crime suburb. It offers a blend of immediate move‑in comfort and future potential for buyers who want substantial ground‑floor space, private gardens and easy commuting options.
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