Summary - 12 HILLCREST ST ALBANS AL3 4AT
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Spacious flat with balcony, parking and gated park access near St Albans centre.
Large 1,043 sq ft two-bedroom apartment with generous living space
Set on the first floor of a well-kept development off King Harry Lane, this spacious two-bedroom apartment occupies nearly 1,043 sq ft and enjoys wide treetop views over Verulamium Park. The bright living/dining room opens onto a private balcony; the kitchen also overlooks the park. Both bedrooms easily take doubles and the principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted storage. The layout includes a bathroom plus a separate shower room for comfortable daily living.
Practical strengths include an allocated underground parking space, gated pedestrian access into the park, double glazing installed after 2002, and a very long lease (945 years) with share of freehold. High-speed broadband and excellent mobile signal make the apartment well suited to home-working professionals or downsizers who value connectivity and low-stairs living with generous rooms.
Notable costs and considerations are the average service charge of approximately £3,500 pa and an 'expensive' council tax band — both important for monthly budgeting. The wider area records higher crime levels, which buyers should weigh against the secure, gated development and underground parking. Constructed in the late 1970s/early 1980s, the building presents mid-century character but may benefit from cosmetic updating to match contemporary tastes.
For purchasers seeking a well-located, roomy flat with park views and secure parking within walking distance of St Albans city centre and rail links to London, this apartment offers clear strengths. Viewings will suit those prioritising space, position and connectivity while accepting ongoing service costs and the area's crime statistics.
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