Summary - 17, Abbey Avenue AL3 4BJ
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Large detached family home with garden, park access and strong extension potential.
Southerly-facing large rear garden with direct park access
Set on one of St Albans’ most desirable streets, this substantial three-bedroom detached house occupies a large, southerly-facing plot with direct gated access onto St. Stephen’s Park. The property offers about 1,572 sq ft of well-proportioned living space including an elegant bay-fronted dining room, large living room, conservatory and an attached garage with wide driveway parking — ideal for a growing family who value outdoor space and proximity to top schools.
Internally the house is solid and spacious but shows signs of its era: dated décor, a single family bathroom, and an EPC rating of D (63). There is clear potential to modernise or extend (subject to consents) to create a contemporary family home while retaining attractive 1950s character features such as bay windows and a brick exterior. The loft is substantial and offers additional conversion potential.
Practical considerations: the property is freehold, mains gas‑heated with boiler and radiators, double glazed (installation date unknown), fast broadband and average mobile signal. Council tax is high (Band G) and local crime levels are reported as high — factors to weigh for families and commuters. Flood risk is minimal.
Location strengths include walking distance to St Albans city centre, good rail links via nearby stations, and a cluster of well-regarded schools including Prae Wood Primary and Marlborough Science Academy. The generous, sun‑bathed rear garden, private driveway and park access are the strongest lifestyle drivers for buyers seeking outdoor space and scope to personalise a long-established family home.
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