Summary - 178 Riverside Road AL1 1SF
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free central home for renovation, minutes from station and green space.
Chain free and freehold ownership
Approximately 800 sq ft across two levels
West-facing rear garden, small plot
Built before 1900 with period character
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated (energy work likely)
Requires full refurbishment; EPC rating E (49)
On-street parking only; narrow frontage
Close to station, city centre and nature reserve
Set just a short walk from St Albans city centre and the mainline station, this two-bedroom mid-terrace offers an attractive central location with direct backing onto the Watercress Nature Reserve. The house provides about 800 sq ft across two floors, with a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. A west-facing rear garden and loft access add practical scope for family living.
The property is offered chain free and is a clear refurbishment project: period character remains intact but internal fittings and finishes need updating. The solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, and the current EPC is E (49), so buyers should factor in energy-efficiency improvements. Double glazing was installed post-2002 and the home is heated by a mains-gas boiler and radiators.
This home will suit an owner-occupier or investor who values location and potential. There is scope to remodel or extend (subject to consents) to increase footprint and improve layout. With very good local schools, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, the property is well placed for a family seeking central St Albans living—provided they budget for renovation and potential insulation or energy upgrades.
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