Summary - 66 HOLYWELL HILL ST. ALBANS AL1 1BX
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Character-filled central St Albans house with period detail and walking-distance amenities.
Grade II listed c.1590 — listing restricts alterations and may complicate works
Three bedrooms across four levels, including basement used as third bedroom
Principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers
Open-plan kitchen/reception with electric AGA, Butler sink and underfloor heating
West-facing rear garden with historic flint walls — small, low-maintenance plot
Basement is fully tanked; potential light/egress limitations for sleeping use
Excellent broadband and mobile signal; less than a mile to mainline station
Higher local crime rate noted; council tax banding described as expensive
This Grade II listed terraced house on Holywell Hill blends rare historic character with convenient central St Albans living. High ceilings, exposed timbers and a feature brick fireplace give the principal rooms strong period appeal, while a fitted kitchen with electric AGA, Butler sink and underfloor heating provides modern comfort suited to everyday family life or entertaining.
The property is arranged over four levels including a fully tanked basement currently used as a third bedroom, a mezzanine study and a vaulted principal bedroom open to the roof. A west-facing rear garden with historic flint walls captures afternoon sun; the plot is small but private and low-maintenance. The home totals about 1,318 sq ft and sits within walking distance of the city centre, mainline station and well-regarded schools.
Important practical points are clear: the house’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and could complicate permitted works or extensions. The basement bedroom may have lower light and egress considerations and the property sits in an area with higher recorded crime — prospective buyers should factor security and listed-building constraints into budgets. Council tax is described as expensive.
Overall, this is a distinctive, character-rich home for buyers wanting central St Albans life and historical charm. It suits a family or professionals who value period detail and location, accept listed-building management, and are comfortable with a multi-level layout.
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