Summary - 49 HARDWICKE PLACE LONDON COLNEY ST. ALBANS AL2 1PX
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free purchase with long lease and communal parking close to transport.
- Chain-free two-bedroom first-floor flat, approximately 551 sq ft
- Recently extended lease, c.140 years remaining
- Residents' off-street parking and communal gardens
- Electric main fuel with room heaters; no central gas heating
- Service charge approx. £1,770 per year (average)
- Located near transport links and Broad Colney Lakes nature reserve
- Local recorded crime level: very high — affects insurance/tenancy risk
- Compact kitchen and bathroom; suited to renters or first-time buyers
A chain-free, two-bedroom first-floor flat with a recently extended lease offers straightforward buy-to-let potential in London Colney. The flat totals about 551 sq ft with a well-proportioned living/dining room, two bedrooms and a functional kitchen — a compact layout that suits tenants seeking easy access to motorway links and local amenities.
Practical benefits include long lease length (c.140 years), communal gardens, and off-street residents’ parking. The location is convenient for transport and close to green spaces such as Broad Colney Lakes, which supports tenant appeal and longer-term resale prospects.
Buyers should note the property uses electric room heaters rather than a central gas system, and there is an average service charge of £1,770 per year. The local recorded crime level is very high; this is a material consideration for landlords and owner-occupiers and may affect insurance and tenant demand.
Overall this is a straightforward, low-maintenance investment or first purchase with secure tenure and communal amenities. It will suit purchasers seeking a lettable, chain-free flat with scope to manage rental income versus running costs.
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