Summary - 17 Farringford Close AL2 3HS
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Chiswell Green location with garage, garden and strong refurbishment potential.
- Nearly 1,700 sq.ft detached family home
- No upper chain; freehold tenure
- Double-length garage with internal access, conversion potential
- West-facing rear garden, driveway parking for multiple cars
- Three double bedrooms; built-in storage in two rooms
- Likely requires modernisation throughout and bathroom update
- Council tax band: expensive
- Local crime levels above average
Set in the popular Chiswell Green area of St Albans, this three-bedroom detached house offers generous family accommodation across almost 1,700 sq.ft. The layout includes two reception rooms, a large kitchen, and a double-length garage with internal access — useful for conversion subject to planning. The west-facing rear garden and driveway parking add practical outdoor and parking space for day-to-day family life.
The property is chain-free and freehold, built in the late 1960s/early 1970s, with double glazing (installation date unknown) and gas central heating via boiler and radiators. There is clear potential to modernise the bathroom and some internal areas to suit contemporary tastes; the layout and plot size support extensions or garage conversion, subject to planning approval.
Practical positives include proximity to well-regarded primary and secondary schools, easy access to St Albans and major road links for commuters, and no flooding risk. Important considerations: the home will likely benefit from updating throughout, council tax is rated as expensive, and local crime levels are above average — factors to weigh for families prioritising security and immediate turnkey condition.
Overall this is a spacious, well-situated family property with strong scope to increase value through refurbishment or reconfiguration. Buyers seeking a roomy, flexible home in a very affluent area will find significant potential here, while those wanting a move-in-ready finish should expect to invest in modernisation.
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